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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

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

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

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

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

Randall Woodfin beat a 7-year incumbent & became one of Birmingham's youngest mayors

With a fresh approach to politics and strong grassroots support from his community, Randall Woodfin inspired thousands of young people to vote for the first time in a municipal election.

Posted on March 02, 2018

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Lone Star Veterans Association harnessed community for hurricane relief

A veterans affinity group used NationBuilder to turn a post-Harvey text outreach into a full-scale search, rescue, and relief effort for the Houston community they’d served for years.

Posted on February 26, 2018

How Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand's youngest female prime minister

The New Zealand Labour party paired a strong digital infrastructure with a resounding message to beat their fundraising goals and rally a nation around their new leader.

Posted on February 21, 2018

Jagmeet Singh leads a national party with love and courage

After an innovative, memorable, and unifying campaign, the New Democratic Party made history by electing Jagmeet Singh as the first person of color to lead a national party in Canada.

Posted on February 13, 2018

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River LA uses the LA River to activate civic pride

How do you campaign for a river? This LA nonprofit uses email and social outreach to rally citizens in a shared effort to see its natural resource as the center of their city’s civic pride.

Posted on November 06, 2017

Marsy’s Law advocates for victims' rights in 12 states & counting

Over the last two election cycles, Marsy’s Law For All has passed victims' rights legislation in six states. Now, they’re taking a networked approach to win in six more and expand nationwide.

Posted on October 03, 2017

How La République En Marche reached a parliamentary majority

In a single month, President Emmanuel Macron empowered hundreds of candidates to build a party from the ground up, win 350 seats in Parliament, and shift the dynamics of French politics.

Posted on October 03, 2017

Meet the data scientist who took on corrupt elections in Philly

In 2011, Stephanie Singer broke fundraising records to unseat a 36-year incumbent and help clean up Philadelphia’s elections. Now, she’s using technology to take that mission nationwide.

Posted on August 08, 2017

After his first race, Andy Millard rallies support for new candidates

After transitioning from financial planner to first-time candidate, Andy Millard aims to create a conference for newcomer and “long-shot” Democrats running for office.

Posted on June 30, 2017

James Thompson nearly flips Kansas’ 4th District

A progressive Kansas Democrat gave a traditionally red district a run for its money in a recent special election for Congress—and he did it largely without party backing.

Posted on May 17, 2017

How a Cambridge progressive beat a 24-year incumbent

With progressive endorsements, nimble fundraising, and grassroots appeal, Mike Connolly went from “No Money Mike” to standout representative in 2016.

Posted on May 16, 2017

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AllSaints engages customers by thinking like a candidate

How a sophisticated understanding of its audience helped the fashion brand boost sales as it expanded around the world in 2016.

Posted on April 20, 2017

MoveLA helps pass Measure M to make LA more livable

With its successful campaign for Measure M, Move LA united a diverse group toward a common goal—tackling LA’s traffic and air pollution with public transit.

Posted on April 16, 2017

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One Love tells the story of relationship violence

Using a series of powerful videos, workshops, and social campaigns, One Love empowers young people to recognize abusive relationships and take action early on.

Posted on April 11, 2017

Women’s Equality Party strides toward national stage

After Sophie Walker’s mayoral bid in London, the Women’s Equality Party has grown from an emerging coalition to a political force in the UK.

Posted on April 06, 2017

How Rob Portman built broad support for his Senate win

In an intensely competitive US Senate race, Rob Portman’s campaign stood on its own strength and united Ohio voters across party lines—leading to an impressive 21-point victory.

Posted on April 05, 2017

LAHSA mobilizes citizens where it counts

With its annual homeless count, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority tracks homelessness in human terms as the first step toward a lasting solution.

Posted on March 25, 2017

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A growing GenUN inspires local student leaders

After a year of rapid expansion, GenUN is empowering their growing network of students to take action for global initiatives in their local communities.

Posted on March 12, 2017