Golf Outing Registration

Kim,

I'm happy to help with any questions you have.

We are currently in the process of accepting online registrations for our Golf Classic through NetCommunity at: http://give.wheelerclinic.org/golfclassic

Jennifer

Kim,


We are on the same version of NetCommunity. I'm keeping my eyes on the updates, but haven't noticed any dramatic changes (and, truthfully, we're considering a switch to Online Express because of some other changes to our web presence. So, I may have overlooked something).

We have the events module, but it sounds like you do, too (just a guess with your talk about registrants and guests!). There are issues with the way NetCommunity is set-up, but I've been able to make it work. My events are reasonably sized, so it's not unbearable.

1. Golfer Registration page: This links directly to the Events module. I'm using an Event Registration Form. Last I knew, we still had to use a Classic form for this. The attributes aren't a problem, but I understand where you might be having glitches with Guests vs. Registrants. It's not a problem for us, because I view those people (being registered by another person or company) as guests of the registrant. I had to adjust a few queries when we switched to NetCommunity, but it wasn't painful. It's more obnoxious that I have to sometimes convert the Registrant from an individual to an organization!

2. Sponsor Registration page: This is using a standard donation form. Unfortunately, I cannot connect it to an event because there are no actual participants. So, this gets a little wonky. I have to remember to go back and put these people into the Events module. Luckily, it's minimal for us, so it isn't terrible. But, I definitely run a risk of forgetting to put them in the right place.


There have been definitely been request to the Idea Bank to allow us to include ALL sponsorships in the Event Registration Form (including those without participants). It's hard to imagine why they don't think we need to sell ads, tee signs, etc. depending on the event. Plus, it's confusing for donors trying to pledge their support. I've walked a few people through the process.


Is there a reason you need your guests as registrants? If you can work through that, the attribute field works great.


Jennifer

You have a choice of classic or 'new' registration forms for Golf events. The non-classic event form allows for more streamlined collection of guest/attendee information and attributes, as it displays all on one step vs dropdowns or separate screens per selection.  But even with the classic, you can make the form look good and function well for end users. Some examples:

Classic

https://www.seriousfunmesstival.com/register

https://www.coafkids.org/donate/gala-2015

https://www.givetochildrens.org/events/unwined/tickets

Non-Classic/New

https://give.baylorhealth.com/get-involved/celebrating-women/tickets-and-sponsorship

https://give.baylorhealth.com/get-involved/grand-rounds/player-sponsorships

https://montclairconnect.org/4th-annual-red-hawk-open-registration


Please feel free to email me at julie@sjconsulting.us for any questions.


Thanks!