The NeedConnect application is used to identify users with needs and users who can help provide assistance. The application lists various church-defined Need Types that users can self-select they need, or alternatively, for which they can help provide assistance. See the Quick Start for how they work together.

Need Types

Need Types will appear in NeedConnect (both the Connect Form and the Needs Board) whenever they meet the following criteria: 

• The associated Need Campaign record has Is_Default is set to "True".

Need Type Fields

• Type_Name: The name of the Need Type. Used by Need Connect.
• Need_Campaign_ID: Identifies the associated Campaign.

Create Need Types

Several sample Need Types are provided at install. Please add, edit, or delete as desired. To create new Need Types:

1. Go to Platform > Needs Management > Need Types.
2. Click New.
3. Enter church-defined Needs (e.g. Groceries Delivery, Schooling, Childcare, Prayer, Yard Work, etc.)
4. Assign to the desired Need Campaign.
5. Click Save.