TED News & Updates

blog navigation

TED News & Updates

blog posts

  • Accounting Monthly Reports

    Acounting Monthly Reports for 12/31 will be updated and republished within the next few days.  We appreciate your patience.

  • Alumni Engagement Dashboard Documentation

    The Alumni Engagement Dashboard is now live.  The report documentation is still under construction, but we will have that completed as soon as we can. 

  • Briefing Reports Unavailable

    The Briefing Reports located in TED on the UI Reporting tab are currently unavailable.  We are working on resolving the issue and hope to have them restored as soon as possible. 

  • Campaign Reports Unavailable

    The New Business, Cash and Campaign report is no longer available since the campaign has closed. The details summarized in this report are available in the standard Revenue Reports and Campaign Revenue Report.

  • ChatBot Update

    Click on the heading above to read about ChatBot, what was accomplished since implementation in November 2019, and when we expect it to be discontinued.

  • EGAD Report

    Users have reported the Electronic Gift Acknowledgement Download (EGAD) is running very slowly and sometimes timing out.  The Foundation is investigating possible causes and, once identified, will fix the issue as soon as possible.  We will post notice here when the issue is fixed and follow up directly with users who have reported the problem.

  • EGAD Report - Resolved

    The problems with the EGAD Dashboard running slow and timing out have been resolved.  We thank you for your patience.  Please contact AIMS at aims@uif.uillinois.edu if you have any questions. 

  • Estate Planning Guide for Women

    Click on the heading above to see the details for the Estate Planning Guide for Women.

  • Fund and Accounting Reports - Fixed

    Update: This issue is resolved as of 8am 10/5/21.

    Some users have reported issues when running the Fund and Accounting reports that have caused the reports not to run or to return incorrect data.  UIF is investigating the problem and will implement a correction as soon as possible.  Please refrain from using the Fund and Accounting reports until a notice is posted that the problem is fixed.

     

     

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    The GDPR is a legal framework that sets requirements for the collection and the processing of personal information from individuals who live in the European Economic Area (EEA).

    Open this post to read more about GDPR and see the measures UIF has taken to comply with these regulations. 

  • Get to Know New RPM Director, Caroline Nappo!

    Click on the heading above to meet Caroline Nappo- the New RPM Director at UIF.

  • Including constituents with opt-outs for a specific communication

    Click on the heading above to see how to set up an option for constituents to receive a specific communication if they have a global opt-out on their record in TED.

  • Information Library BBDW Constituent Query View Updates

    Query views for UI Education and UI Education Pivoted have been discontinued.  Information Library users should now use All Education UI or All Education Pivoted UI.  Please click on the heading above to view the details of this change. 

  • Information Load Templates added to the UIF Help tab in TED!

    New links have been added for all load template tickets present in UIF Support, to the UIF Help tab in TED.  When you click on these newly added links, you will be prompted to save or open an excel. Once opened, just fill in the requested information and save to a secure location that can be uploaded into a UIF Support ticket. Click on the heading above to read the full article.

  • Information Security & Privacy Refresher Course

    Information Security and Privacy is a required, annual course that provides information about the most recent laws and ways to keep our data safe. UIF System users, who have been here at least one year, were recently assigned the refresher course in iLearn.  This course must be completed by June 10th, or your account will be disabled.  Click on the heading above to read the full article.

  • Information Security & Privacy Refresher Course

    In March, all UIF system users whose accounts had been active for 1 year or longer received an iLearn refresher course on Information Security and Privacy. This required, annual refresher course provides information about the most recent laws and ways to keep our data safe. You must complete the course by June 10.  Beginning May 27, automatic reminder emails will be sent to those who have not yet completed the course. If you do not complete the course by June 10, your account will be disabled. To be re-enabled, you will be required to complete a new access form.  Thank you for respecting our donors and constituents by helping us maintain the privacy and the security of their information. Click on the heading above to read the full article.

  • Internet Explorer 11 End of Life

    Internet Explorer is going End of Life on June 15, 2022.  For most users, using Internet Explorer will no longer be an option. Please use a current version of Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Safari to access UIF applications, such as TED and UIF Online.Additionally, for online giving, donors should be encouraged to use a current version of Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Safari to make gifts online.  As of March 26, 2022, the UIF giving process does not support donors using Internet Explorer 11 to make a gift, due to a change implemented in the most recent Blackbaud Service Pack Upgrade.If you have questions, please contact UIF AIMS at aims@uif.uillinois.edu or 217.300.3907. Click on the heading above to read the full article.

  • Metro Regions Missing from TED

    The Metro Region Codes in TED are currently not being populated.  We are working on resolving the issue and an update will be posted when we have one. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    January Faculty Staff data is in the process of being loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED over the next 10 business days of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    January Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    February Faculty Staff data is in the process of being loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED over the next 10 business days of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    February Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    March Faculty Staff data is in the process of being loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED over the next 10 business days of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    March Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    April Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    April Faculty Staff data is in the process of being loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED over the next 10 business days of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    May Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. Click on the heading above to read the full article.

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    May Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    Click on the heading above to read about the schedule change for the Faculty/Staff University Appointment Summer Refresh.

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    June Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    July Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    Click on the heading above to read about the schedule change for the Faculty/Staff University Appointment Summer Refresh.

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    August Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    Click on the heading above to read about the schedule change for the Faculty/Staff University Appointment Summer Refresh.

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    September Faculty Staff data is in the process of being loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED over the next 10 business days of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    October Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    October Faculty Staff data is in the process of being loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED over the next 10 business days of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    November Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    November Faculty Staff data is in the process of being loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED over the next 10 business days of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    December Faculty Staff data has been loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED on the 3rd weekend of each month. 

  • Monthly Faculty Staff Data

    December Faculty Staff data is in the process of being loaded into the University Appointments area under the Relationships tab in TED. Monthly Faculty Staff data is pulled from Banner on the 10th and loaded into TED over the next 10 business days of each month. 

  • Online Giving Enhancement

    The TED Service Pack Upgrade on October 6, 2019 includes an enhancement to the UIF Online Giving Payment page.  The UIF’s Online Giving Payment page will be integrated with Blackbaud’s new Checkout experience.  See full article for details.

  • Online Giving Services

    Click on the heading above to see the Donor choices of accepted credit cards and wallet options from Online Giving Services.

  • Online Giving Services

    Click on the heading above to read the good news about credit card fees and what they mean for you.

  • Online Giving Services

    Click on the heading above to read about the Search option added to the UIF online giving site.

  • Online Giving Services

    Click on the heading above to ensure that the giving process flows smoothly.

  • Online Giving Services

    Click on the heading above to see how to secure a smooth flow for the giving process.

  • Online Giving Services

    Click on the heading above to learn about recurring commitments through credit cards.

  • Online Giving Services

    Click on the heading above to see about adding information to your online giving site.

  • Online Giving Services

    Click on the heading above to see the End of Year Reminder from Online Gift Services.