In step two of sending a message, you can import your own list of contacts or use a list that someone else at your site/district office has shared with you.
You can also do this from Manage Imports on your CONNECT dashboard.
Custom recipient lists always add on to any of your “build a filter” recipients. For example, if you select a language in your filter, it has no affect on your custom recipient list.
Import your own list
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Create a spreadsheet (in Excel or Google Sheets) with four columns: Name, Email, Phone, Language.
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Enter the contacts you need in the rows below.
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Select and copy your information.
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Return to the recipients page (or Manage Imports) in CatapultCONNECT.
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Choose New Import.
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Under Name Your New List describe the list you are importing so you recognize it later. Tip: if you choose the exact name of a previously imported list, CONNECT merges your new contacts with the existing list.
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In the text area under “Paste from Excel,” paste the information you copied in step 3 above. Avoid editing the text after you paste it (even though it might not look as pretty as it did in your spreadsheet).
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Choose Save.
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Review the message about your upload then choose Close. If you selected the headers in step 3 above, it might include a message about omitting line 1.
If you choose the Imported Lists drop down, you’ll see a check mark next to the list you just imported. In the future you can reuse the list by selecting it here.
Pasting from Excel or Google Sheets is a simple method to import additional contacts. But if you are more tech-savvy and work with CSV files, there is an option for a .CSV import as well.
Next
After importing a list, you may want to manage imports, preview the recipients or continue to step 3 of sending your message.