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NationBuilder 2018 in Review

Out of chaos and rapid change, leaders in our community chose to organize, mobilize, and help each other. We’re proud to share their stories and insights about what it takes to lead.
Win your election

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
Run your political party

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
Run your chapter

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
Advocate for your community

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
Win your election

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
Advocate for your community

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
Run your political party

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
Run your political party

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
Run your association

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
Serve your constituents

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
Advocate for your community

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
Serve your constituents

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
Advocate for your community

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
Grow your business

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
Run your political party

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
Serve your constituents

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
Advocate for your community

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
Win your election

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
Run your nonprofit

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
Run your political party

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
Win your election

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
Run your nonprofit

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
Advocate for your community

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
Run your political party

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
Win your election

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
Win your election

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
Win your election

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
Win your election

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
Grow your business

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
Serve your constituents

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
Run your nonprofit

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
Advocate for your community

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
Win your election

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
Serve your constituents

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
Run your chapter

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
Advocate for your community

DCI-Palestine rallies support for children at risk

With a gripping online campaign, Defense for Children International Palestine shed light on children’s rights violations and created a groundswell of support around the world.

Posted on February 23, 2017
Grow your business

Overflow Coffee Bar energizes Chicago leaders

Learn how a welcoming Chicago café serving fair-trade coffee becomes a place where aspiring world-changers find and pursue their purpose.

Posted on February 03, 2017
Run your chapter

Young Catholic Professionals unite chapters nationwide

Having grown by 200% since 2015, Young Catholic Professionals are well on their way to sustaining faith-based community for a new generation.

Posted on January 19, 2017
Run your association

Re-envisioning digital engagement for one of Canada's largest associations

The Water Environment Association of Ontario created a streamlined, user-friendly site to connect and distribute leadership among its thousands of members and many subcommittees.

Posted on November 14, 2016
Advocate for your community

How Saskatchewan Union of Nurses made the difference

When cash-strapped hospitals cut staff levels and replaced registered nurses (RNs) with less trained health providers, the Saskatchewan Nurses Union launched a successful awareness campaign to defend the jobs of thousands of RNs.

Posted on May 30, 2016
Raise money for your cause

How Keuka College beat its alumni giving goals — in 7 hours

With one powerful campaign, a small liberal arts college created a system for connecting alumni around the world and reignited school pride on a massive scale.

Posted on July 21, 2015

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