How to Add an Event

This guide walks you through how to create and configure an Event product using the LevCharity Events Plugin.

Step-by-Step: Creating an Event Product #

1. Navigate to Fundraise > Events > Add New
2. Set a Name and Description for the event
3. Fill in the Event-specific fields, organized into several tabs based on the Event Type you select

Main Fields Available to Admins #

These fields are completed in the admin area when creating or editing an event product.

General Settings #

• Event Type – Dropdown selection: Single, Multiple, or Advance
• Price – Base price per ticket
• Currency – Auto-selected or editable via base currency component
• Donation Option – Toggle to allow donations during checkout

Page Settings Tab #

Controls how the event appears and behaves on the public checkout page.

Enable / Disable Section #

• Toggle to show or hide a checkout instruction above the form

Main Details #

• Events Friendly Title – Public-facing title
• Title (Admin Only) – Internal label (e.g., “Jan 1st 2025”)
• Event Type – Single, Multiple, or Advance
• Event Subtitle – Optional secondary message
• Event Checkout Button Text – e.g., “Submit”
• Event Tickets Title Text – e.g., “Purchase Tickets”
• Event Tickets Button Text – e.g., “Buy Tickets”
• Disable Summit Receipts – Optional toggle

Currency Settings #

• Default Currency – Choose from available currencies (e.g., USD)
• Currency Switcher Toggle – Let users choose their preferred currency

Event Message Section #

• Heading – Defaults to “Message to sponsors”
• Message Body – Paragraph field (Visual/Text editor)

Event Location #

• Location Name
• Address Line 1 & 2
• City
• Postal Code
• Country (e.g., United Kingdom)
• State
• Phone Number

Images #

• Featured Image
• Mobile Thumbnail
• Product Gallery

Event Settings Tab #

Event Dates #

• Event Start – Date/Time
• Event End – Date/Time
• Event Start as Text
• Event Registration Deadline as Text
• Event Timezone – Dropdown
• Registration Deadline – Date/Time

Show / Hide Toggles #

Control what’s visible on the event page:

• Show Donation Form
• Hide 2.5% Credit Card Fee in Checkout
• Hide Tickets
• Hide Sponsorships
• Hide Digital Ads
• Hide Attendees
• Hide from Event Listing
• Hide Buy Tickets Button
• Hide Countdown
• Hide Featured Image
• Hide Event Location
• Hide Map
• Show End Date

Tickets Tab #

Available for all event types. Each ticket includes:

• Name – Internal name
• Price – Required
• Quantity – Required
• Tax Deduction – Optional
• Description – Optional details
• Private Ticket Toggle – Yes/No

You can add multiple ticket types for Multiple and Advance event types.

Sponsorships Tab #

Visible only for Advance event types. Each sponsorship includes:

• Name – Sponsorship label
• Price – Required
• Quantity Available – Required
• Tax Deduction – Optional
• Description – Optional
• Private Sponsorship Toggle – Yes/No

Digital Ads Tab #

Also only available for Advance event types.

This tab pulls from the Digital Ads custom post type. You can toggle on/off which ads are linked to the event. Each ad is displayed with its title and an option to activate it.

Event Page Content Tab (Advanced Only) #

Available only for Advance events.

This section uses a Gutenberg block editor, allowing you to design a fully customized event landing page with layouts, patterns, and reusable components.

Custom Fields Tab #

Admins can add extra input fields for users to complete during checkout. These fields appear below the registration section.

Each custom field includes:

• Custom Field Title – Public-facing label
• Field Name – Internal tracking name
• Field Type – Choose from:
  • Text
  • Number
  • Email
  • File Upload
  • Textarea
  • Dropdown
  • Checkbox
  • Radio Buttons
  • Date
  • Date and Time
• Default Value – Optional pre-filled content
• Placeholder – Instructional text inside input
• Max Character Count – Limits the number of characters
• Required Field Toggle – Marks field as required or optional

Event Type Explained #

When creating an Event, admins must choose the Event Type from a dropdown. This determines the features and form flow.

This selection dynamically controls which tabs and fields are displayed.