What's new at NationBuilder

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The giving season unwrapped: Making your fundraising data actually useful

Most fundraising organizations today face an interesting paradox: they have access to more data than ever before, yet their most important strategic decisions still rely heavily on intuition and experience.

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Road to the 2026 midterm elections: Four ways the political landscape is changing

Political strategists and insiders revealed what 2026 campaigns must rethink now, from voter targeting to AI use to data security.

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Take full control of your ActionButton design

We are thrilled to announce a suite of new custom design tools that allow ActionButton to blend seamlessly into any website. With new controls for typography, color, and layout, you can now match your brand, build supporte...

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“Ask, Act, Repeat” series recap: Building powerful campaigns from every angle

Discover key insights from NationBuilder’s webinar series on email, fundraising, volunteers, websites, and multi-channel strategy to build stronger supporter engagement.

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Turning GivingTuesday into a year-round movement

This piece was coauthored by GivingTuesday, Local Motion and NationBuilder. A few weeks ago, we hosted a webinar with Kelsey Kramer from GivingTuesday and Christina Erickson from Local Motion. We explored how nonprofits o...

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How to write an impact driven-ask that inspires action

One of the most important things you can do to prepare for GivingTuesday is to write an impact-driven ask for yourself that you can turn into beautiful, engaging copy for your emails and posts.

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12 must-dos before launching your GivingTuesday campaign (Don't skip #8)

These action items will help you show up prepared, confident, and ready to turn a single day of generosity into lasting relationships with your supporters.

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Making every pound count: Smarter giving with Direct Debit and NationBuilder

Across the UK, donor expectations are shifting. Supporters want personal, seamless giving experiences that fit naturally into their lives - meaning fundraising is now about building lasting connections, not just aski...

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Reduce friction & raise more with NationBuilder Payments updates

We’ve made it easier than ever for your supporters to give, and for you to raise more. Featuring updates to mobile payment options, payment frequency choices, and Direct Debit.

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Why iOS26 makes your campaign’s texting strategy even more important

Apple's iPhone update in September 2025 will automatically filter messages from unknown senders into a separate inbox without notifications, meaning your campaign texts could go completely unnoticed. The organizations that...

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Responsible AI for nonprofits

When your mission is to build trust, rally people to a cause, or protect communities, how you use artificial intelligence (AI) matters just as much as whether you use it.

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What soft opt-in changes in UK law mean for you

At NationBuilder, we're committed to helping civic, nonprofit, and advocacy organisations navigate regulatory change with strategic and ethical approaches. This includes the UK government’s update via the Data Use & Ac...

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Five ways to outsmart big spenders on the campaign trail

When you're running a small-to-mid-sized campaign, it's easy to feel like you're constantly punching above your weight. But our political pros have helped campaigns with modest budgets win because they're strategic, agile,...

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From small splash to tidal wave: How digital tools can scale your advocacy campaigns

Achieving advocacy success today is all about scale. The difference between waving signs on a corner and getting legislation passed comes down to one thing: turning supporters into advocates. When supporters share your ca...

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NationBuilder + Global Elections in 2024

In 2024, NationBuilder was used by campaigns, political parties, and advocacy efforts in a third of the world’s elections, powering voter engagement in 60 countries and reaching over 66 million people.