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How to Use Follow-Up Tasks to Track Action Items

Follow-Up tasks in Argenta help you track action items and reminders on constituent records. Set due dates and get notified when follow-up is needed.

What Are Follow-Up Tasks?

Follow-Up tasks are reminders attached to records that help you remember to:

  • Call a donor after a major gift
  • Send requested information
  • Check in with a volunteer
  • Complete a pending action

Adding a Follow-Up Task

  1. Open any constituent record (Donor, Volunteer, Member, etc.)
  2. Look for the Follow-Up tab in the navigation
  3. Click Add New
  4. Enter a description of what needs to be done
  5. Set a Due Date
  6. Assign a team member (optional)
  7. Set the priority level
  8. Save the follow-up

Viewing Your Follow-Up Tasks

  1. Go to Workflow & Productivity > Follow-Up
  2. View all pending follow-up tasks
  3. Filter by due date, assigned user, or record type
  4. Click on a task to open the related record

Dashboard Follow-Up Widget

If available on your dashboard:

  • See upcoming follow-up tasks at a glance
  • Quickly access records needing attention
  • View overdue tasks highlighted

Completing a Follow-Up

  1. Open the follow-up task
  2. Mark it as Complete
  3. Add any notes about what was done
  4. The task moves to completed status

Follow-Up vs Tasks

Follow-UpTasks (Project Management)
Attached to a constituent recordAttached to projects
Simple remindersDetailed task management
Personal or team action itemsCollaborative work tracking

Best Practices

  • Create follow-ups immediately when action is needed
  • Set realistic due dates
  • Review your follow-up list daily
  • Add notes when completing to document what was done
  • Reassign if you cannot complete
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