Need to learn about Blueprints ASAP

Bridget Hultgren 3

Hi everyone,


I've been using TeamRaiser at almost every job over the years, but I've always had an internal IT team to help with the functionality. I've been lucky enough to just had to hand over the content and then it was magically configured and working in Blueprints & Child Events. I'm at a new org and we are basically on our own in terms of configuring the 2019 events (our IT team does not know BB and is no help) - there is so much that I don't know! 


Does anyone have tips on resources or a "manual" given to first time users on setting up the blueprint? I am happy to purchase a training but I don't want to waste $$ on webinars that don't specifically address my needs. I've looked into some of the BB trainings, and I can't find ones that help with configuration - I DON'T need help with constituent management, donations, data analysis, emails, etc - I need a training in how to set up a blueprint, and where certain functionality lives.


For instance, it took me weeks just to find a list of things that CAN'T be pushed out to Child Events (eventually found in a blog post)... so I spent way too much time wondering why the changes weren't pushing and trying again for days. Where does this type of information live in BB Help or Trainings? 

Colleen Gutierrez

Hi Bridget - 


The basic steps are listed here in the drop-down titled "Create a Blueprint TeamRaiser."  See if that helps. Let me know if you get stuck with any next steps. 

https://www.blackbaud.com/files/support/helpfiles/luminate-online/help/luminateonline.html#../Subsystems/TeamRaiser/Content/Concepts/Admin_TeamRaiser_Blueprint_Configuration_0aCreation.html


Thanks,

Colleen