Notice of Upcoming Changes to Add Impact and Timesheet Workflows

Effective July 14, 2025, the Classic Add Impact and Timesheet workflows will sunset. All users will be directed to the New Add Impact workflow. This update includes the retirement of the Guest (unauthenticated) Add Impact workflow. After this date, all users must be logged in to submit impacts and track hours.

To help you prepare, this article outlines the schedule of changes, key differences between the Classic and New workflows, and how to enable the new workflow ahead of time.

This article will cover the following:

• What's Changing
• Schedule of Changes
• How to Enable New Add Impact Workflow (Preview)
• Key Differences in the New Add Impact Workflow
• Additional Resources

What's Changing

The following changes are being made to the Add Impact Workflow:

• The Classic Add Impact and Timesheet workflows will no longer be available after July 14, 2025.
• The Guest Add Impact workflow (impacts submitted without login) will also be retired.
• Draft timesheets are not compatible and will not be migrated to New View. Draft timesheets must be submitted prior to July 14th.
• Users will be required to log in to track hours or submit impacts.

Schedule of Changes

Please review the timeline for upcoming changes to the guest impact workflow:

How to Enable New Add Impact Workflow (Preview)

If you are using a subdomain or masked domain, you can try the new Add Impact experience now:

1. Navigate to your User Profile in the top right corner and select Account in the dropdown menu.
2. Click Settings located on the left-hand side of the page. 
3. Toggle Enable New Impact Workflow to Yes.
4. Click Save.

This will enable the new experience just for your account, allowing you to preview functionality before the full rollout.

Note: If you do not access GivePulse under a subdomain, this setting will not be present for you. You are automatically defaulted to New View.

Key Differences in the New Add Impact Workflow

The New Add Impact experience introduces several enhancements designed to simplify impact tracking and improve data quality:

• Guest Add Impact Workflow Removed: All users must be logged in to submit impacts. This will ensure more secure and verifiable impact submissions.
• Predictive Search: When a user logs an impact, the system will suggest groups, events, or locations for the user in real time. Click HERE to learn more.
• Wizard-Based Flow vs. Single Page: The New workflow uses a step-by-step guide interface to help users complete each field accurately. Admins have the ability to customize which steps are required and/or skipped.
• Required File Uploads: Admins can now make file uploads required for certain impact submissions (e.g. verifications docs). 

• Impact Date Field Changes: Some date flexibility options from Classic have been deprecated to reduce errors.

• Customization and White Labeling (Platinum, Give More, and Enterprise Tiers Only): Admins can customize default impact questions, including help text and field hints. Click HERE for more information.

Additional Resources

Below are additional related resources you can review and/or share with volunteers/users to prepare for this transition:

• Create a User Account - Learn about different options for creating and logging in to your GivePulse account. 
• Register for an Event - Learn about how to register for an event/opportunity on GivePulse.
• Deep Dive on Impacts and Timesheets (User/Volunteer Guide) - Learn about how to record an impact or timesheet through GivePulse and review recommendations for efficient impact tracking. 
• Transitioning to the New Add Impact Workflow Frequently Asked Questions and Recommendations - Review FAQs and recommendations to prepare for this transition.

If you have any questions or need help updating your workflows, please contact GivePulse Support.

We appreciate your cooperation as we continue to enhance the platform and support meaningful engagement.