Which merge fields (variables) may you use in an email template and how to insert merge fields from the text editor? – HELPFUL VILLAGE

Email templates support a variety of data tags that automatically populate information when the email is sent.

To ensure they work correctly, copy and paste each data tag exactly as provided. You may adjust the font style and size, but do not modify the tags or their brackets, as this may prevent them from functioning properly.

*|FNAME|* *|LNAME|* *|PNAME|* *|MAILING_NAME|* *|SALUTATION|* *|EMAIL|*

*|HOME_ADDRESS|* *|HOME_ADDRESS_NUMBER|* *|HOME_ADDRESS_STREET|* *|HOME_ADDRESS_CITY|* *|HOME_ADDRESS_STATE|* *|HOME_ADDRESS_ZIP_CODE|*

*|ALT_ADDRESS|* *|ALT_ADDRESS_NUMBER|* *|ALT_ADDRESS_STREET|* *|ALT_ADDRESS_CITY|* *|ALT_ADDRESS_STATE|* *|ALT_ADDRESS_ZIP_CODE|*

*|PRIMARY_PHONE|* *|PHONE|* *|CELL_PHONE|* *|PREFERRED_CONTACT_CHANNEL|*

*|FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_NAME|* *|FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_PHONE|* *|FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_CELL_PHONE|* *|FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_ADDRESS|* *|FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_EMAIL|* *|FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_RELATIONSHIP|* *|SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_NAME|* *|SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_PHONE|* *|SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_CELL_PHONE|**|SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_ADDRESS|* *|SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_EMAIL|* *|SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_RELATIONSHIP|*

*|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_FULLNAME|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_FNAME|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_LNAME|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_PHONE|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_CELL_PHONE|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_EMAIL|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_NAME|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_PHONE|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_CELL_PHONE|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_EMAIL|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_FIRST_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_RELATIONSHIP|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_NAME|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_PHONE|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_CELL_PHONE|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_EMAIL|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_SECOND_EMERGENCY_CONTACT_RELATIONSHIP|*

*|MEMBERSHIP_EXPIRATION_DATE|* *|MEMBERSHIP_LAST_RENEWAL_DATE|* *|MEMBERSHIP_TYPE|* *|MEMBERSHIP_TYPE_PERIODICITY|* *|MEMBERSHIP_TYPE_FEE|* *|ASSOCIATED_MEMBER_FULLNAME|*

*|MEMBERSHIP_TYPE_FEE_LUMP_SUM|* *|MEMBERSHIP_TYPE_FEE_MONTHLY|* *|MEMBERSHIP_RENEWAL_SECRET_URL|*

*|LAST_MONTHLY_MEMBERSHIP_PAYMENT_DATE|* *|LAST_MONTHLY_MEMBERSHIP_PAYMENT_AMOUNT|*

*|PAYMENT_AMOUNT|* *|PAYMENT_DATE|* *|PAYMENT_PURPOSE|* *|PAYMENT_METHOD|* *|PAYMENT_STATUS|*

*|DONATION_AMOUNT|* *|DONATION_DATE|* *|DONATION_EVENT_NAME|* *|DONATION_COMMENT|* *|DONATION_CONTRIBUTION|* *|DONATION_IN_HONOR_MEMORY_OF|* *|DONATION_FUNDRAISING_CAMPAIGN|* *|BACKGROUND_CHECKS_DONATION_LINK|*

*|EVENT_NAME|* *|TICKET_ORDER_NB_TICKETS|*

*|ORG_NAME|* *|EMAIL|* *|ORG_ADDRESS|* *|ORG_ADDRESS_NUMBER|* *|ORG_ADDRESS_STREET|* *|ORG_ADDRESS_CITY|* *|ORG_ADDRESS_STATE|*’ *|EMAIL_ADDRESS_ZIP_CODE|*

💡 Note: Tips for Copying and Pasting Text into Email Templates

Be careful when copying and pasting text. Sources such as Microsoft Word may contain special characters or formatting that do not transfer correctly and could prevent your template from being saved.
Use a plain-text editor as an intermediate step. If you copy text from another source, first paste it into a plain-text editor, such as TextEdit on a Mac. Check the text for any unwanted characters or formatting issues before copying it into your email template.
Save your template regularly. We recommend saving your template after each paragraph. This makes it easier to identify which paragraph may be causing an issue if a saving error occurs.

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