Overview
Goodworld's Feature Controls give administrators precise control over which platform features are visible and accessible to partner organizations (referred to as "Funds" in most configurations). Rather than exposing every feature to all users by default, you can tailor each organization's experience to match their specific role and purpose within your platform.
This results in a cleaner, more focused interface for partners and reduces confusion caused by tools they don't need.
Terminology Note: The label "Funds" may appear differently in your platform depending on how your organization refers to external partners. The settings and behavior described in this article apply regardless of the label used.
Setting Default Features for All Partners
Default feature settings apply to every partner organization on your platform unless overridden at the individual level. Use this to establish a baseline experience aligned with your partners' primary purpose.
Steps:
Navigate to the Settings tab in the platform.
Click into Default Settings.
Select Funds (or the equivalent label in your platform).
By default, all features will be enabled. Toggle off any features you do not want visible to partner organizations.
Save your changes.
Example: If your partners are in the platform primarily to manage volunteering, you may choose to disable Transactions, Campaigns, Events, and Fundraisers at the default level. Partners will then see a streamlined dashboard focused solely on Volunteering, reducing distraction and cognitive load.
Customizing Features for a Specific Partner
For situations where a specific organization needs access to features beyond your platform defaults, you can override settings at the individual fund or partner level.
Steps:
Go to the Funds tab in the platform.
Search for the name of the specific partner organization you want to configure.
Click into the organization, then select Basic Settings.
Enable the custom set of features you want this organization to access.
Click Save. Changes take effect immediately.
Example: If your platform default only includes Volunteering, but one partner also runs fundraising campaigns, you can enable Campaigns and Fundraisers specifically for that organization without changing the defaults for everyone else.
Available Features
Transactions — View and manage financial transactions processed through the platform.
Campaigns — Create and manage fundraising campaigns.
Events — Create and manage events for donors, volunteers, or supporters.
Fundraisers — Set up and track peer-to-peer or individual fundraising pages.
Volunteering — Access volunteer management tools, sign-ups, and tracking.
Tips & Best Practices
Start with the most restrictive default and enable features on a case-by-case basis to keep partner dashboards clean.
Changes made at the individual partner level do not affect platform-wide defaults.
Always click Save after making changes — updates are reflected immediately with no additional steps required.
The feature label "Funds" may appear under a different name in your platform based on your configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will disabling a feature delete any existing data? No. Disabling a feature only hides it from the partner's view. Existing data is retained and will be accessible again if the feature is re-enabled.
Can I apply different settings to different groups of partners? Yes. The default settings apply to all partners, but you can override them for any individual organization through the Funds tab. Each partner can have a unique feature set.
How quickly do changes take effect? Changes are reflected automatically as soon as you save. There is no delay or additional publishing step required.
What if I don't see the "Funds" label in my platform? The label used for external organizations may vary depending on your platform configuration. Look for a tab that represents the external partners or organizations you work with. The underlying settings and functionality are the same.