Customer success stories

Culture Aid NOLA leans into community to pull off heroic response to Hurricane Ida

A small nonprofit launched an overnight effort to feed tens of thousands in New Orleans in the aftermath of an unprecedented natural disaster.

Posted on November 04, 2021

NationBuilder partner Lance Dutson upholds the power of owning your own data in U.S. politics

Lance Dutson started using NationBuilder as a political consultant eight years ago––and he hasn’t looked back since.

Posted on October 15, 2021

CT Catholic leverages petitions to engage parish members across the state

A team of four scaled religious advocacy across 10,000 supporters in their community.

Posted on August 19, 2021

NC Homeowners Alliance revamps advocacy efforts to support local homeowners

The advocacy wing of the NC Realtors Association transformed their email outreach to re-engage property owners in the area.

Posted on July 09, 2021

FairVote makes major headway for ranked choice voting across the United States

An organization dedicated to electoral reform marks a historic year for voter turnout and engagement.

Posted on February 01, 2021

Manuel Natal Albelo engages scores of new voters in San Juan mayoral campaign

A progressive candidate’s near-win against a frontrunner from a well established party could pave the way for a new wave of grassroots organizing in Puerto Rico.

Posted on January 26, 2021

Humanity & Inclusion mobilizes to serve vulnerable populations in 55 countries

An international nonprofit reacted to multiple crises in 2020 by using digital tools to spin up response efforts nearly overnight.

Posted on January 25, 2021

ICAN reaches 50 ratifications of historic UN treaty banning nuclear weapons

In concert with more than 600 partner organizations, the Nobel laureates at ICAN worked virtually with leaders, diplomats, and volunteers around the world to ensure that the UN Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will enter into force in January 2021.

Posted on January 25, 2021

How Amnesty Kenya drastically ramped up their activism in one year

Through personalized communications and giving supporters a variety of virtual ways to participate, Amnesty Kenya has grown their paying memberships by 42% since the start of 2020.

Posted on January 22, 2021

Culture Aid NOLA provides meals to over 95K people in the New Orleans community

Launched in 2020, a small nonprofit organization is feeding thousands through a no-barrier food distribution model designed to make meals available to anyone who needs them amid growing food insecurity.

Posted on January 21, 2021

National Bloc brings Beirut citizens emergency aid and the tools for democracy

From guiding a revolution forward to converting their office for disaster relief, the National Bloc helped create community cohesion and empowerment during Lebanon’s most challenging year in recent history.

Posted on January 21, 2021

Carbon Neutral Indiana inspires climate advocacy one household at a time

A new nonprofit in Indiana is inspiring a move toward carbon neutrality in the state, consistently growing more than 70% month over month in their first six months.

Posted on January 21, 2021

Democrats Abroad bridges the voting gap for Americans living overseas

A global network of volunteers grew their member base of expats by 50% in the lead-up to the 2020 U.S. election.

Posted on January 21, 2021

I Love Black People grows its global community to fight racism and xenophobia

Through expanding its digital Green Book and launching an innovative get-out-the-vote campaign, I Love Black People harnessed its network to grow powerfully in 2020.

Posted on January 21, 2021

The NCGOP equips counties with the tools to win 15 races statewide

In an important election year, the NCGOP trained organizers in its hundred counties to get the most out of their digital infrastructure, leading to victories across the state.

Posted on January 21, 2021

NY Tech Alliance helps professionals find virtual community

By centralizing the database they built over 15 years, NYTA could bring its online community together in a time of crisis, strengthen its memberships, and facilitate lasting connections.

Posted on January 21, 2021

EARTHDAY.ORG reaches 100 million supporters on Earth Day’s 50th anniversary

Amid the pandemic, EDO adapted their in-person event plan in record time to create ‘Earth Day Live,’ a live 12-hour digital event.

Posted on December 15, 2020

EveryLibrary builds a powerful advocacy network nationwide

Learn how a three-person nonprofit helped municipal libraries build the political power and influence to secure $1.7 billion in increased library funding and revenue through campaigns, elections, and legislation.

Posted on December 09, 2020

Colorado mobilized 4,000 medical volunteers in response to the pandemic

A scrappy team of volunteers built a network for statewide medical organizations overnight.

Posted on August 31, 2020

Istanbul Volunteers engages citizens eager for change

Building on the momentum of a history-making mayoral election, Istanbul Volunteers has launched an ambitious volunteering model to create a more peaceful, equitable and green city from within.

Posted on July 28, 2020

Amnesty Indonesia seeks justice in a time of crisis

Moving from letter-writing to online petitions, Amnesty Indonesia has grown their supporter base by 70% while advocating for the rights of vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Posted on July 14, 2020

Residents of South London organize to support community members in isolation

A London community created a volunteer network, Tooting Together, to support fellow neighbors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on June 16, 2020

PLUS and USR bring a breath of fresh air to Romanian politics

Two parties joined forces in 2019 to build an anti-corruption movement throughout Romania, make substantial gains in the European Parliament, and leave their mark on the presidential election.

Posted on May 04, 2020

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Canadian Labour Congress created the digital infrastructure for workers nationwide

Over the last two years, the Canadian Labour Congress has united dozens of affiliate unions to become a powerful lobbying force and give workers in Canada more universal access to medication.

Posted on May 04, 2020

How Animal Victory is changing the face of animal welfare one signature at a time

Two animal lovers launched a petition site dedicated to stopping the mistreatment of animals––and have collected 150K signatures in their first six months

Posted on March 23, 2020

How a homegrown organizing group united their community around Independent candidates

Meridian canvassed their whole Pennsylvania township to rally Independent voters, elect one of their first Independent candidates, and make bold strides in their municipal election.

Posted on March 16, 2020

How Film & Campaign turned a documentary into a box office success

NationBuilder Architects built their own cinema on demand platform to launch a compelling documentary and ignite a powerful day of action for educational inclusion in Germany.

Posted on March 05, 2020

Independent Zali Steggall unseated Tony Abbott to become the new MP for Warringah

Zali Steggall, a former Olympic skier and lawyer, broke ground by winning the historically liberal-held seat for Warringah in the Australian Federal Election.

Posted on March 05, 2020

How Steven Reed turned his mayoral campaign into a movement

Former probate judge Steven Reed won more than 60% of the vote in a competitive runoff election to become the first African-American mayor of Montgomery, Alabama.

Posted on February 12, 2020

100 Debates on the Environment shifted the focus of Canada’s federal election

GreenPAC, a nonpartisan environmental organization, staged a coordinated day of debates across the country that left its mark on the election cycle.

Posted on February 05, 2020

How party on the rise PTB-PVDA gained 35 seats in Belgian parliament

The Workers’ party of Belgium (PTB-PVDA) launched highly targeted phone banking campaigns to get out the vote in local and national elections and become one of the top five parties in Belgium.

Posted on October 07, 2019

How political outsider Andrew Yang grew his base and qualified for the 2019 debates

This Democratic challenger made the transition from internet meme to grassroots movement and drove early fundraising success by mobilizing his committed fan base, the Yang Gang.

Posted on May 21, 2019

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Unite America built a networked infrastructure for independent candidates in U.S. elections

What began as an idea in 2013 has become a full-fledged movement to disrupt the two-party system in the U.S.—supporting thirty endorsed independent candidates across nine states in the 2018 midterms.

Posted on May 14, 2019

We Are Sikhs organizes to tell the American Sikh community's story

An idea-turned-initiative is leveraging powerful storytelling to break down misperceptions of the Sikh community in the United States.

Posted on April 19, 2019

Kerryn Phelps won the Wentworth seat in a historic by-election

A nationally-renowned doctor and marriage equality advocate ran as an independent and won a parliamentary seat held by Australia’s Liberal party for the last century.

Posted on March 06, 2019

The Marriage Equality campaign inspired Australians to get out the vote and say "Yes"

The Australian Marriage Equality campaign engaged millions of citizens through powerful storytelling to participate in an optional vote affirming the rights of same-sex couples—many participating in a political campaign for the first time.

Posted on February 26, 2019

How European Greens created a network for change-makers

With a “green wave” moving through Europe, Tilt! serves as a single platform to rally grassroots support for progressive and environmental causes across the continent.

Posted on February 21, 2019

Groen makes history in Belgian elections

In the span of one year, Groen built best-in-class websites and infrastructure for hundreds of cities and thousands of candidates, using grassroots organizing to engage more green party voters in Belgium than ever before.

Posted on February 19, 2019

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University of California turns students into voters, and voters into advocates

UCLA’s innovative pilot program allows students to proactively join the UC advocacy organization while they register to vote, reducing the barriers for participation and leading to exponential growth in advocate engagement across campus.

Posted on February 14, 2019

VolunteerCleanup.org connects South Florida citizens to protect beaches and waterways

An eco-conscious Miami couple went from clearing marine debris in their spare time to running Miami-Dade County’s go-to online event hub for beach cleanup projects.

Posted on February 12, 2019

People's Vote spreads a powerful civic movement throughout the U.K.

With record-breaking demonstrations and mass outreach to Members of Parliament, a grassroots coalition continues to amplify the public demand for a People’s Vote on Brexit and gain traction within the U.K. government.

Posted on February 05, 2019

LivableStreets Alliance accelerates transportation solutions in Boston

Learn how a five-person advocacy team moved three successful initiatives forward and helped drive a $5 million increase to Boston’s transportation budget.

Posted on July 25, 2018

How Voters Not Politicians mobilized to end gerrymandering in Michigan

A nonpartisan organization of volunteers rallied an army of Michiganders to campaign for Prop 2, a statewide ballot initiative to end gerrymandering, and won 61% of the vote.

Posted on April 13, 2018

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AllSaints strengthens customer relationships, one email at a time

AllSaints harnessed NationBuilder to find a collaborative solution to a challenge all high-end brands face: how do you build mass email campaigns as expertly targeted as they are beautiful?

Posted on March 30, 2018

Maryland GOP created a network model for a whole party to follow

The Maryland GOP built a scalable network with an innovative cost-sharing structure to both reduce barriers to entry for new candidates and share valuable data with their larger party.

Posted on March 20, 2018

How NYC Votes boosted civic engagement for local elections

The New York Campaign Finance Board used an inquisitive, data-driven approach to inform, engage, register, and drive voters to participate in the important election for NYC mayor.

Posted on March 14, 2018

Apex Clean Energy forges a path for wind farms around the US & Canada

Apex Clean Energy is leveraging a powerful network and strategic digital outreach to advocate for renewable energy—overcoming organized opposition and paving the way for a growing number of successful wind projects.

Posted on March 09, 2018