Have you ever wanted to modify a CiviCRM contribution or event registration page? Taken a look at those Smarty templates? Doesn't look pretty does it. In the article I describe how to easily add JQuery/javascript to any form you want and modify the page. First, and hardest of all, is create a basic CiviCRM extension. There is a program that will generate a basic extension that integrates with CiviCRM but doesn't yet add functionality. Create an Extension Visit the CiviCRM Wiki page for how to create a base Module Extension ...

Join us on the second Monday in December (12/13) at Level Ten offices to learn more about Custom Profiles, Custom Fields, and setting up online membership sign-up forms. RSVP on the Meetup site. Bring along your friends and associates, as well as questions and examples of the work you may be doing with CiviCRM.

Following up on our discussion from the October meeting, we will focus on the business strategy of CiviCRM implementation as well as specific hands on configuration of individual components. Join us on the second Monday in November (11/8) at Level Ten offices for an informal discussion. RSVP on the Meetup site. What questions should you ask before introducing CiviCRM into your organization? How should you plan for the implementation process? What are the best practices when working with CiviCRM?

Following the great response from OpenCamp and the recent Dallas Drupal User group meeting, the Dallas / Fort Worth CiviCRM Meetup is a reality! Join us on October 11 at this inaugural meeting to find how you can use this open source solution in your non-profit organization or a small business. We'll cover the basics of CiviCRM and explore the newest features released in version 3.2.3. We'll hold an informal open floor for people to present how they use CiviCRM and for others to ask questions about the CRM system.

How to get CiviCRM and Google Apps to play along? To set up outbound email in CiviCRM using Google Apps enter the following under Administer CiviCRM › Global Settings › Settings - Outbound Mail: Select Mailer: SMTP SMTP Server: ssl://smtp.gmail.com SMTP Port: 465 Authentication?: Yes SMTP Username: user@domain.com SMTP Password: xxxxxxxx Save & Test Email to verify the settings. Beware that standard Gmail and free version of Google Apps has a limit of 500 sent emails per day, while Google Apps for non-profits and educational institutions has a limit of ...