1. Go to: Configuration >> Custom Fields.
2. Run your mouse over the green options icon and click New Custom Field.
3. Enter a custom field name
4. Select the header from the dropdown box.
5. Select the permissions for the Custom Field:

• Private: Only accessible to the administrator
• Read only: Data entered by the administrator can be seen by the donor but not edited
• Read/write with approval: Data entered by the donor requires approval by the administrator
• Read/write without approval: Data entered by the donor does not require approval

6. Select where you would like the Custom Field to display

• com: Select whether or not this Custom Field will appear to donors when they edit their profile and whether or not a value is required
• Donor Information Forms: Select which Custom Fields will appear and whether or not a value is required by those filling in the form.

7. Choose the type of field. 8. Enter a description if desired. 9. Click [Save].