Set the scope
- Open the report and read its description to confirm it answers your question.
- Select Window and choose the reporting period. For a custom window, enter Start and End.
- Use Compare to when the report supports comparison.
- Set the available designation, account, tier, frequency, or status filters. Different reports expose different filters.
- Wait for Refreshing with new filters… to finish before interpreting or exporting the result.
- Review the summary tiles, chart, and detail table together. Read labels and explanatory text for the meaning of each measure.
Understand differences between reports
A count of gifts, donors, individuals, memberships, and event tickets measures different things. A household can include multiple individuals and multiple gifts. Choose a report whose unit matches the question. When comparing totals, use the same window and filters. Check the treatment of refunds and the date shown by the report rather than assuming all totals use identical definitions.Troubleshooting
- No results: widen the window and remove filters one at a time.
- Old values while refreshing: wait for the refresh to complete before exporting.
- Run failed or network error: reload and reapply the filters. If it persists, use Get support with the report name, filters, and visible error.
- Missing report: check module availability and your role.

