
Why create event reports?
Enable event reports
Settings → Events → Module Settings → enable Event Reports Once enabled, every completed event gets a Report tab.Creating a report
After the event ends, go to the event → Report tab.1
Verify attendance
Review and confirm the attendance numbers. The system pre-fills from check-in data, but you can adjust if needed (e.g., you counted walk-ins who weren’t scanned).
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Write a summary
Describe what happened — key moments, topics covered, decisions made. Rich text with formatting, links, and inline images.
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Upload photos
Add event photos to create a gallery. Drag and drop multiple images at once. These become the event’s photo archive.
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Record outcomes (optional)
Document decisions made, action items, follow-up tasks, or results achieved.
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Log volunteer hours (optional)
If your org tracks volunteer time, record total volunteer hours contributed at this event.
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Save or publish
Save as draft for later editing, or publish to make the report visible.
What the report includes
Attendance verification
The report shows attendance metrics calculated from your check-in data:
If you didn’t check people in during the event, go to the participant list first, mark who attended, then create the report — the numbers will update.
Photo gallery
Adding photos
- Click “Add Photos” in the report
- Select multiple images at once (drag and drop supported)
- Images are compressed automatically for web viewing
- Add captions to individual photos if helpful
Photo guidelines
- Include variety: setup, activities, group shots, candids, speakers
- Choose your best 10-20 photos, not every photo taken
- Feature diverse participants
Draft vs. published
Common scenarios
The host forgot to create a report — can an admin do it?
The host forgot to create a report — can an admin do it?
Yes. Any admin with event management permissions can create or edit event reports. Gently remind hosts about reporting — enabling attendance reminders in module settings helps.
How do I include photos if the event was online?
How do I include photos if the event was online?
Screenshot key moments from the webinar or virtual event — the speaker presenting, the Q&A chat, attendance numbers. Many video conferencing tools let you capture screenshots during the session.
Is the report public?
Is the report public?
It follows the event’s visibility setting. Public event → public report. Members-only event → members-only report. Admins can override this.
Can I edit a report after publishing?
Can I edit a report after publishing?
Yes. Go back to the Report tab and make changes. Updates are reflected immediately.
Related
- Attendance — Check-in data that feeds into reports
- Annual Report — Yearly aggregation of all event reports
- Events Overview — Module setup and configuration

