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Choose which apps you use

Every app is included on every tier. Turning an app off hides it from your sidebar, and for some apps stops their reminder emails. Nothing in it is deleted.

Updated October 20263 min readFor owners and admins
Before you start

Only an owner or admin can turn apps on or off. Apps settings are easiest to reach from a computer.

Turn apps on or off

  1. Open Apps

    On a computer, press the + tile at the bottom of your apps in the sidebar. Or press the gear next to your organization's name and choose Apps.

  2. Tap an app to turn it on or off

    Each tap saves straight away. There is no Save button.

  3. Find it in the sidebar

    Apps you turn on appear in your organization's sidebar, in the order Ember uses them.

The apps

AppWhat it is for
SparkEverything you need to form and fund your nonprofit, step by step.
ProgramsSet a goal for every program, and watch what it adds up to.
VolunteersBring your community to the work and keep them coming back.
WebA public page for your work from day one, ready to share with supporters and volunteers.
WorkFocus on what matters most and end each week with more done.
TimeSee where your team's time goes and put it where it counts.
BudgetGive every program its own budget, so you can spend with confidence.
GrantsStay on top of every deadline, from the application to the final report.
GivingRecord gifts of every kind and thank the donor behind each one.
Board HubMeetings, packets and minutes in one place, not in an inbox.
ComplianceStay in good standing and never wonder what you missed.
StoriesCapture every moment and see your impact come alive.
Impact ReportsSee how much your year added up to.

What turning an app off does

  • It hides the app from your sidebar. Nothing in it is deleted, and turning it back on brings everything back.
  • At least one app stays on. Turning off the last one shows "Keep at least one app turned on."
  • Turning off Volunteers removes the offer to volunteer from your public page's sign-up for updates.
  • Turning off Time stops its timesheet emails: reminders to staff when their time is due, and the count of timesheets waiting for owners and admins.

Common questions

Do some apps cost more?

No. Every tier includes every app. Your price depends only on your annual budget.

I can see the Apps page but can't change anything.

Only owners and admins can turn apps on or off. Ask one of them.

Which apps should we start with?

Start with what you do this week. Most organizations begin with Programs, then add Volunteers, Web or Giving as they need them.

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