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==Welcome to the system manual==
  
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This manual is a full guide to get the best out of your CRM and its [[Modules]]:
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* How-to-guides
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* [[Webinars]]
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* A dedicated page for every page in the CRM - click the question mark in the top right.
  
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'''Contacting customer support:'''
  
==Welcome to the Charitylog manual.==
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If you still need help you can contact our customer support team at support@dizions.co.uk
  
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Customers on our One and Plus plans can call 0333 222 5957
  
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Please provide the support team with your account number (you can find this by clicking the question mark in the top right, next to your profile name).
  
The links below will take you to an overview chapter for each section. From there, you can find more detailed pages on specific parts of the system as necessary. [[Blue links are articles]] - click on the link to read more about that subject. If you know the subject you are looking for, you can use the search box, which appears at the top right of every page on this system.
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==Introduction to Charitylog==
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This short video will give you an overview of the system, ideal for first time users.
  
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If you can't find what you need, please give our support team a call on 01989 763 691. A manual is useful, but a conversation is even better! We want to make sure that you get the best use possible from your system, so please call us if you need to.
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==Logging In==
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You can use your CRM system in any up to date browser, such as Edge, Firefox, Chrome and Safari. Internet Explorer is no longer supported, so Charitylog won't work efficiently if you log in using it, and we may not be able to fix any issues you have if they are specific to Internet Explorer.  
  
'''If you are a customer, remember that telephone support is included in your support fee; there is no charge for calling us (apart from the cost of a national rate phone call).'''
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It's important that your browser is kept up to date as we only support the two latest versions. To check your browser is up to date, visit your browser settings.
  
We are also happy to provide extra training days if required - one of our consultants can visit your office and run through anything you need to, one-to-one.
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Please don't log into two systems (e.g. your live and training systems) on the same browser. This will cause the browser to get confused and you could end up navigating to your live system while you're in your training, without realising it.
  
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If you work on different systems, please use two separate browsers.
  
== Getting started with Charitylog==
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You'll log into your system through the home page to begin with, but the most efficient way to log in on a regular basis will be via the single stage login. This avoids you having to log into two separate screens. If you are an administrator you can set this up easily for all your CRM users who want to use it - visit the section on [[Logging_In_/_System_Access#Single_stage_Login|single stage login]].
  
* '''[[Quick Start Guide for Users]]'''
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==Screen Layout==
  
* '''[[Quick Start Guide for Administrators]]'''
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The main menu contains all your day-to-day tasks, like the Action List, Calendar and lists of organisations and people:
  
* '''[[Quick Start Guide for Chief Executives]]'''
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[[File:clog_top_menu.png|alt="Main Menu tabs"]]
  
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The user menu has links to your user settings, home page, dashboard and this manual:
  
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[[File:clog_user_menu.png]]
  
== Using Charitylog ==
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The search bar lets you search the whole system, including people:
  
* '''[[Organisations And People]]''' - How Charitylog stores information about Organisations and People that you work with
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[[File:clog_search.png]]
  
* '''[[Recording Contacts]]''' - Recording interactions with people using Charitylog
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The settings cog is for administrators to configure the system: users, projects/services, settings etc:
  
* '''[[Simple Assignments]]''' - Using Charitylog to assign one person to another - usually used with volunteers.
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[[File:clog_settings_menu.png]]
  
* '''[[Clubs And Clinics Module]]''' - Using the Clubs and Clinics module to manage  attendances at all sorts of activities
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==Browser Add-ons==
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An add-on is a small program that has been downloaded and installed  on to the browser. Some browsers may read and capture the data from the websites that you visit, this would include any online CRM system. These add-ons may seem to be innocent but even spelling and grammar checkers may upload your data and store it on their own systems. It is important that you trust your add-ons and have viewed the privacy policy of these third parties.
  
* '''[[Support Worker Module]]''' - setting up and running the Support Worker module
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==System Updates==
  
* '''[[Handyperson Module]]''' - Setting up and running the Handyperson module
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Your system receives a [[Updates|major update]] three times a year. Your test system is updated before your live so you can preview new features.
 
 
* '''[[Outcomes]]''' - different types of Outcomes you may need to fill in on your Charitylog system
 
 
 
* '''[[Reports]]''' - Using Charitylog's reports to get information about your organisation's activity.
 
 
 
* '''[[Tables (Excel)]]''' - interpreting spreadsheets using Pivot Tables in Microsoft Excel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== Configuring Charitylog ==
 
 
 
Click the headings to read each overview.
 
 
 
*'''[[Projects (Administrator guide)]]''' - How to use Projects.
 
 
 
* '''[[Organisations And People (Administrator guide)]]''' - Different types of organisations and people within the Charitylog system.
 
 
 
* '''[[Recording Contacts (Administrator guide)]]''' - Setting up your Charitylog system so that users can record contacts efficiently and easily.
 
 
 
* '''[[Office Functionality (Administrator guide)]]''' - Ways that Charitylog helps organisations run on a day-to-day basis, and how to set up these parts of the system.
 
 
 
* '''[[Extension Database Setup]]''' - Setting up Extension Databases to extend the functionality of your Charitylog system.
 
 
 
* '''[[Assessments (Administrator guide)]]]''' - How to set up and use Assessment Forms.
 
 
 
* '''[[Clubs And Clinics Module (Administrator guide)]]''' - Setting up the Clubs and Clinics module.
 
 
 
* '''[[Support Worker Module (Administrator guide)]]''' - Setting up the Support Worker module.
 
 
 
* '''[[Handyperson Module (Administrator guide)]]''' - Setting up the Handyperson module.
 
 
 
* '''[[Accounts Module (Administrator guide)]]''' - Setting up the Accounts module.
 
 
 
* '''[[Outcomes (Administrator guide)]]''' - Setting up Outcomes and how to use them.
 
 
 
* '''[[Reports (Administrator guide)]]''' - Using Charitylog to provide a range of reports on all aspects of your activity.
 
 
 
* '''[[Add-ons]]''' - Add-on, third party software available to enhance your Charitylog system.
 
 
 
* '''[[Portals]]''' - Using a Charitylog system that feeds to, and/or takes data from, other linked organisations using Charitylog.
 
 
 
* '''[[User Access Management]]''' - How to use the various access control measures in Charitylog to stay in control of who can use what on the system.
 
 
 
 
 
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=Other content=
 
 
 
[[FAQs]]
 
 
 
[[Data Migration Guide]]
 
 
 
[[Category:Glossary]]
 
 
 
 
 
''- Rob Kay (site admin)''
 

Latest revision as of 13:52, 17 March 2025

Logo charitylog crossdata dizions.png

Welcome to the system manual

This manual is a full guide to get the best out of your CRM and its Modules:

  • How-to-guides
  • Webinars
  • A dedicated page for every page in the CRM - click the question mark in the top right.

Contacting customer support:

If you still need help you can contact our customer support team at support@dizions.co.uk

Customers on our One and Plus plans can call 0333 222 5957

Please provide the support team with your account number (you can find this by clicking the question mark in the top right, next to your profile name).

Introduction to Charitylog

This short video will give you an overview of the system, ideal for first time users.

Logging In

You can use your CRM system in any up to date browser, such as Edge, Firefox, Chrome and Safari. Internet Explorer is no longer supported, so Charitylog won't work efficiently if you log in using it, and we may not be able to fix any issues you have if they are specific to Internet Explorer.

It's important that your browser is kept up to date as we only support the two latest versions. To check your browser is up to date, visit your browser settings.

Please don't log into two systems (e.g. your live and training systems) on the same browser. This will cause the browser to get confused and you could end up navigating to your live system while you're in your training, without realising it.

If you work on different systems, please use two separate browsers.

You'll log into your system through the home page to begin with, but the most efficient way to log in on a regular basis will be via the single stage login. This avoids you having to log into two separate screens. If you are an administrator you can set this up easily for all your CRM users who want to use it - visit the section on single stage login.

Screen Layout

The main menu contains all your day-to-day tasks, like the Action List, Calendar and lists of organisations and people:

"Main Menu tabs"

The user menu has links to your user settings, home page, dashboard and this manual:

Clog user menu.png

The search bar lets you search the whole system, including people:

Clog search.png

The settings cog is for administrators to configure the system: users, projects/services, settings etc:

Clog settings menu.png

Browser Add-ons

An add-on is a small program that has been downloaded and installed on to the browser. Some browsers may read and capture the data from the websites that you visit, this would include any online CRM system. These add-ons may seem to be innocent but even spelling and grammar checkers may upload your data and store it on their own systems. It is important that you trust your add-ons and have viewed the privacy policy of these third parties.

System Updates

Your system receives a major update three times a year. Your test system is updated before your live so you can preview new features.