Finder Numbers Tab

Note: For direct marketing efforts, the Finder Numbers tab is not available if Reserve a specified range of finder numbers was not selected on the communication template.

Finder numbers provide an identifier for each list name in the finder file or acquisition list, as well as each constituent in a house mailing. The finder number The finder number represents the ID associated with the name on a rented or exchanged acquisitions list (finder file). This number is keyed into the database, and the database goes out to the finder file to find the correct record to which to apply the gift. This finder number and associated functionality helps organizations keep data entry costs low. In the program, the finder number refers to all the records that have been solicited whether the record is an existing constituent or a acquisition record (from the acquisition list or finder file). identifies the marketing effort and the donor. Additionally, if a direct marketing effort contains any potential donors from acquisition lists, the program uses finder numbers for the list matchback process.

On the Finder Numbers tab, you can view the range of finder numbers reserved for each source in the marketing effort, or add a new range. After the effort is activated, the tab displays the number of finder numbers assigned to records in the effort.

Under Reservation status, you can view the current status for reserved finder numbers. If there is an issue with a reserved range, the Status column displays an error message.

For activated marketing efforts that include vendor-managed list segments, under Finder files, you can import finder files. If finder numbers in the finder file do not match the range reserved for the vendor, you receive an exception. For more information about finder files, see Finder Files.