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Galvanize your political party

photo by Pasu Au Yeung When Barack Obama's campaign set out to build the best digital and data operations in the history of politics, they changed the game forever. Despite the heralded success of their effort, their w...

Building political infrastructure for 2016

Combine ever-changing targets with overstressed and under-appreciated volunteers, and I think we can all agree the last six weeks of a campaign are mayhem. This rings true especially for coordinated campaigns. Political a...

How to live tweet an event

As the NationBuilder Evangelist, I attend a conference almost every weekend. In addition to having the world's largest lanyard collection, I've learned a few things about the best ways to use social media to build commun...

Just Released: iOS SDK

Here at NationBuilder, we strive to provide quality tools for the mobile developers using our API. With that, we are proud to announce our new iOS SDK, making it easier for you to get started using NationBuilder in your ap...

Using text blasts to increase your end of year donations

Inspired by the use of text blasts in the BC municipal election campaigns, I started to think about ways that nonprofit organizations could incorporate this tactic into their holiday fundraising appeals. I have to admit...

I'm just about that action

'I'm just about that action' -Marshawn Lynch One of the things I like most about working at NationBuilder is that you are surrounded by people that have a strong bias toward action. Our Organizing team works tirelessly s...

New feature: Track relationships and organizations

Community is about relationships – relationships between family members, colleagues, individuals and organizations. We’ve had many requests to better represent all of this inter-connectedness within your nation, so now you...

NationBuilder in Canada - BC Municipal Election Results

NationBuilder has been working with folks in Canada for years, but we’re excited to finally have a presence on the ground. While our official Vancouver launch party is not until January, it felt like things really took o...

Going digital with your union local

Digital organizing technology has transformed what’s possible for your union local. You can build and maintain better relationships with your community and your members, and get rid of those dusty filing cabinets at the sa...

Inspire verve, with Verve: a new stock theme from NationBuilder

From its graphic, magazine-inspired headlines to its vivid accents and rich UI elements, Verve has the traits of an effective communicator: it's clear, professional, yet personal. Verve is focused on delivering your messag...

First time candidates: run your campaign like a pro

The world of campaigning can be a daunting one for first time candidates. As a former first-timer myself, I understand how much there is to keep track of, and how hard it is to stay focused on your campaign goals. That's w...

Setting up email for your nation

Photo by Seth Anderson, Creative Commons license Can I be honest? It's hard for me to remember what it was like to be brand new to NationBuilder. I was a customer in 2011. I think I have a rhythm now for explaining how...

Tips on using browser shortcuts with NationBuilder

When you're building that thing you were meant to build, every keystroke counts. Luckily, NationBuilder and your browser can work together beautifully to make sure you're able to focus on getting work done, rather than sea...

The intricacies of processing donations

Using NationBuilder, you can create personal fundraising pages, accept one-time donations, allow people to make installment payments, and even give the same amount on a monthly basis. Do you know how those donations are pr...

Architect Interview: Ian Patrick Hines

One of our veteran Architects, Ian Patrick Hines has been working with NationBuilder for a number of years. A former staff member of the company, he is a consummate pro and has deep experience with organizations of all siz...