The Group Finder is a great feature that allows your members to find groups in their area according to their interests.

You can also configure the Group Finder so that individuals can add themselves to groups or ask to be added.

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Configure Groups to Utilize the Group Finder

Look for more on Group Settings here: All Group Properties

1. Click on the sidebar Groups Tab.
2. Click the Pencil Icon to edit the Group you'd like to add to the Group Finder.
3. Review and fill in the form with the following: 

• Name of Group (Required)
• Description (Optional)
• Leader (Optional)
• Address where the group meets (Optional)
• Meeting Day & Time (Optional)

NOTE: For your group to appear in the group finder, you must enable one of the first two options below.

• Allow people to request to join the group.
  • When people try to join this group, they will not be added automatically. Instead, the Group Leader will be emailed so he/she can either approve or decline. 

• Allow people to add themselves.
  • Check this if you want to let people add themselves to a group.
  • The designated Group Leader will receive an email when a person joins.

4. Apply your desired Properties using the SAVE button at the bottom.

Configuring the Group Finder

1. Click on the Settings Gear Icon , select Settings, then select the Groups Tab.
2. Click on the Group Finder link.
3. Check off Enable, then select the Group Properties (Categories) you'd like to use as filter options and any other preferences.
   • Pro-Tip: Group Properties allow you to 'tag' your groups for easy filtering, reports, mass communication, and more! 
     
     

4. Apply your Group Finder preferences using the Save button at the bottom.

Embedding the Group Finder Into Your Website

1. Click on the Settings Gear Icon , select Settings, then select the Groups Tab.
2. Click on the Group Finder link.
3. Copy the "Website Embed Code" from the bottom of the page, and paste it into your website.

Note: This embed code cannot be pasted into the body of your website like standard text. You will need to use the "View Source" option in your website's editor and then paste this embed code.

Updated September 17, 2024 18:58