GlotPress

If you use this option, you may want to use a table layout to format the output from the contribution token(s). In this case select the 'Table Cell' separator, and each contribution instance will be placed in it's own table cell. Alternatively, you can use the simple 'Comma' separator which will simply separate the contribution amounts and / or dates with commas (e.g. 'Thank you for your generous contributions of $150.00, $200.00, $450.00 this year.').

If you use this option, you may want to use a table layout to format the output from the contribution token(s). In this case select the 'Table Cell' separator, and each contribution instance will be placed in it's own table cell. Alternatively, you can use the simple 'Comma' separator which will simply separate the contribution amounts and / or dates with commas (e.g. 'Thank you for your generous contributions of $150.00, $200.00, $450.00 this year.').

You can choose to show contribution data for multiple contributions from the same contact in one location in the body of your letter. This option can be useful for end-of-year thank-you letters, or other situations where you want to acknowledge multiple gifts.

You can choose to show contribution data for multiple contributions from the same contact in one location in the body of your letter. This option can be useful for end-of-year thank-you letters, or other situations where you want to acknowledge multiple gifts.

Contribution Grouping

Contribution Grouping

You may choose to email receipts to contributors OR download a PDF file containing one receipt per page to your local computer by clicking <strong>Process Receipt(s)</strong>. Your browser may display the file for you automatically, or you may need to open it for printing using any PDF reader (such as Adobe&reg; Reader).

You may choose to email receipts to contributors OR download a PDF file containing one receipt per page to your local computer by clicking <strong>Process Receipt(s)</strong>. Your browser may display the file for you automatically, or you may need to open it for printing using any PDF reader (such as Adobe&reg; Reader).

You may choose to email invoice to contributors OR download a PDF file containing one invoice per page to your local computer by clicking <strong>Process Invoice(s)</strong> . Your browser may display the file for you automatically, or you may need to open it for printing using any PDF reader (such as Adobe&reg; Reader).

You may choose to email invoice to contributors OR download a PDF file containing one invoice per page to your local computer by clicking <strong>Process Invoice(s)</strong> . Your browser may display the file for you automatically, or you may need to open it for printing using any PDF reader (such as Adobe&reg; Reader).

HTML messages have more visual impact, allow you to include images, and may be more readable if you are including links to website pages. However, different email programs may interpret HTML formats differently, so use this option cautiously unless you have a template format that has been tested with different web and desktop email programs.

HTML messages have more visual impact, allow you to include images, and may be more readable if you are including links to website pages. However, different email programs may interpret HTML formats differently, so use this option cautiously unless you have a template format that has been tested with different web and desktop email programs.

You can send your email as a simple text-only message, as an HTML formatted message, or both. Text-only messages are sufficient for most email communication, and some recipients may prefer not to receive HTML formatted messages.

You can send your email as a simple text-only message, as an HTML formatted message, or both. Text-only messages are sufficient for most email communication, and some recipients may prefer not to receive HTML formatted messages.

If you choose to compose on the screen, a basic WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) editor is provided which you can use create simple HTML messages. However, if you are planning on creating HTML messages with complex layouts, it is best to use an HTML editor on your local computer. Then locate and upload the saved file(s) by clicking the <strong>Browse</strong> button.

If you choose to compose on the screen, a basic WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) editor is provided which you can use create simple HTML messages. However, if you are planning on creating HTML messages with complex layouts, it is best to use an HTML editor on your local computer. Then locate and upload the saved file(s) by clicking the <strong>Browse</strong> button.

You can use your favorite editor to create content on your local computer and then <strong>Upload</strong> the files. OR you can <strong>Compose</strong> content directly on the screen.

You can use your favorite editor to create content on your local computer and then <strong>Upload</strong> the files. OR you can <strong>Compose</strong> content directly on the screen.

Upload or Compose On-screen

Upload or Compose On-screen

CiviMail email messages must include an <strong>opt-out</strong> link ("Opt out via web page"), and the <strong>postal address</strong> of your organization. These elements help reduce the chances of your email being categorized as SPAM. They can be included in the main message body OR in a re-usable <strong>message footer</strong>. Refer to the online documentation for details on how to include required links and contact information as well as sample messages.

CiviMail email messages must include an <strong>opt-out</strong> link ("Opt out via web page"), and the <strong>postal address</strong> of your organization. These elements help reduce the chances of your email being categorized as SPAM. They can be included in the main message body OR in a re-usable <strong>message footer</strong>. Refer to the online documentation for details on how to include required links and contact information as well as sample messages.

Required Elements

Required Elements

If you create only an <strong>HTML</strong> version, CiviMail will automatically create a <strong>TEXT</strong> version for your recipients who have chosen NOT to receive HTML email.

If you create only an <strong>HTML</strong> version, CiviMail will automatically create a <strong>TEXT</strong> version for your recipients who have chosen NOT to receive HTML email.

You can choose to send BOTH an <strong>HTML</strong> and a plain <strong>TEXT</strong> version of your mailing, OR you can send a <strong>TEXT</strong> version only.

You can choose to send BOTH an <strong>HTML</strong> and a plain <strong>TEXT</strong> version of your mailing, OR you can send a <strong>TEXT</strong> version only.

Message Formats

Message Formats