The Profile Special Field can be a custom field or member field that appears at the very top of the Profile section in the Member Compass. This allows associations to highlight a key piece of information for both individual and company records, ensuring it’s highly visible to members.
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Why Use a Profile Special Field?
This feature is particularly useful for drawing attention to a crucial data point in a member’s profile. Some common use cases include:
Certification Status – Useful for organizations that track credentials.
Company Tier or Level – Helps companies quickly see their membership status or benefits level.
Custom Fields (e.g., License Number, Sponsorship Level, etc.) – Any custom field that’s important to an organization’s operations.
Example of an Individual's Profile:
Example of a Company's Profile:
📌 Best Practices for Choosing a Profile Special Field
Pick a field that is universally relevant to all or most members.
If using a custom field, ensure that it has clear and meaningful data for members.
How to Set Up the Profile Special Field
Admins can select one Profile Special Field per record type (Individual or Company) via Association Settings (see screenshot below).
Navigate to Association Settings (backend > top right gear icon).
When the modal opens, navigate to the Membership tab > Member Compass section.
Update the fields as needed, choosing an existing custom field or a built-in system field in the drop-down:
Member Profile Special Field - People
Member Profile Special Field - Companies
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Items of Note
Each record type (Individual or Company) can have one designated Profile Special Field.
If updated, the new selection will replace the previously selected field.
The field will only show in a user's Member Compass if there's a value on that member's record.
Choosing a field as a Profile Special Field in the Member Compass does not automatically add it to directory profile pages. Learn more about creating directories and updating their settings.
How Members See the Profile Special Field
Once configured, the chosen field will display prominently at the top of the Profile section for individuals and the Company section for their parent company in the Member Compass. The field label and value will appear exactly as set in the admin settings.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Q: Why don’t I see my selected Profile Special Field in the Member Compass?
A: Make sure the field is populated for the specific user. If the selected field has no data for a given record, it will not display.
Q: Can I choose more than one Profile Special Field?
A: No, only one field can be selected per record type (Individual or Company).
Q: Can I use a "set of options" field as a Profile Special Field?
A: Yes, but only the selected value will be displayed.
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