Conditional Logic Based on Specific Values

You can configure conditional logic in fields using specific values - text or numeric - for comparison.

Tip: Specific value is also available when comparing Date fields. This includes comparison types like after, before, etc. For more information, see Conditional Logic with Custom Data Tables.

Supported comparisons

  • contains

  • ends with

  • equal to

  • not equal to

  • starts with

Tip: These comparisons also support Value from another component. For more information, see Conditional Logic Based on Values From Other Components.

Configure conditional logic

  1. Access the Grant Manager Portal - Navigate to yourcausegrants.com or your client URL. Sign in using your Blackbaud ID (BBID) or Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials.

  2. Open the Form Builder - From the side navigation, select Program Setup > Custom Forms. Click the ellipsis next to the form and choose Edit.

  3. Edit a Form Component - In the Form Builder, hover over the field and select Edit component.

  4. Configure the Component - Choose a tab based on what you want to configure:

    • Validation: Under Advanced Validation, click Manage custom validation to define when the component is valid.

    • Display: Select Manage conditional logic to set rules for when the component is shown.

    • Set Value: Select Add new rule to define the field's value.

  5. Build Conditions and Rules - In the Manage Custom Validity or Manage Conditional Logic modal:

    1. Select Add condition.

    2. Choose the field to base the condition on.

      Tip: If using a Date field as your conditional field, see Conditional Logic with Custom Data Tables.

    3. Select a comparison - such as contains, ends with, etc. - and then Specific value.

    4. Enter the value (text or numeric) in the empty field that appears.

    5. Add more conditions as needed.

      Tip: Toggle ANY or ALL in the rule to define how conditions are evaluated. For more complex logic, select Add new rule before creating conditions.

  6. Save Your Changes - Select Save in the Configuration modal and then save the form to finalize your changes.