New applicant portal- hidden fields on form to determine request type

Kayte Wisor
Kayte Wisor
Kudos 2 Second Anniversary Name Dropper Facilitator 1
in Blackbaud Grantmaking™ General Discussions

We used hidden fields on the first pages of our forms so that upon submission, the requests would automatically be categorized with the correct Giving Type and Status when considered. Although set up correctly, this does not function properly. I was informed by support that this is a known issue, so I thought I'd let others know as well.

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  • Monica Jordan
    Monica Jordan
    Kudos 2 Grantmaking Fall 2025 Product Update Briefing Feedback Name Dropper Participant

    @Kayte Wisor Interesting - I have a hidden field and so far it's not causing me issue <fingers crossed>. Other fields are, however, causing issue so it's still a learning journey! ? Thanks for sharing - it's good to know how others are experiencing the new portal!

  • Hanna Berhanusdotter
    Hanna Berhanusdotter
    Kudos 1 Name Dropper First Anniversary Facilitator 1

    @Kayte Wisor we have the same issue, hoping a solution in on its way soon

  • Valerie Marshall
    Valerie Marshall
    Sixth Anniversary Kudos 1 Name Dropper Facilitator 1

    @Kayte Wisor
    As of mid-January, I was able to hide a field and the coding field updated properly. I'm actually adding a hidden page to hold all those fields so I can identify them easily.

  • Kayte Wisor
    Kayte Wisor
    Kudos 2 Second Anniversary Name Dropper Facilitator 1

    @Valerie Marshall I wonder if the issue is field dependent. It would be helpful if known issues were shared with us so we would know! Glad it is working for you.

  • Arancha Lattanzio
    Arancha Lattanzio
    First Anniversary Kudos 1 Name Dropper Participant

    @Kayte Wisor do you know how to un-hide a field in the Edit function in the new grantee portal? I am testing now and don't see the hidden field in the Edit version to un-hide it. thanks!

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