NationBuilder
Provides digital tools that help community groups, campaigns, and organizations connect with supporters and take action. Makes it easier for groups to organize events, communicate, and build movements.
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Swiss Campaign Shows How Digital Tools Win Marriage Equality FightsThis case study tells the story of how LGBT advocates in Switzerland used smart digital organizing to win marriage equality. When right-wing groups tried to block anti-discrimination laws and same-sex marriage through popular votes, activists fought back with creative campaigns. They used NationBuilder software to manage supporters, send targeted emails, and track volunteers. Their most successful tactic was giving away free rainbow flags that supporters hung from their balconies and windows across Switzerland. This helped them grow from zero to 70,000 supporters in just a few years. The flags served as both visible support and a way to collect contact information for follow-up. Local committees organized grassroots outreach through postcards and events. In 2021, marriage equality passed with two-thirds of voters supporting it, even in traditionally conservative areas. The campaign shows how modern digital tools combined with creative community engagement can build powerful movements for civil rights. Key lessons include making participation easy and visible, using data to target outreach, and combining centralized strategy with local action.Mar 11, 2026
Refugee Group Triples Fundraising Using Stories and FoodThe Refugee Council of Australia found a creative way to raise money and help refugees by combining food and storytelling. They created a campaign called 'Share a Meal, Share a Story' where people could host dinners and learn about refugee experiences. Their biggest success was making a digital cookbook filled with recipes from refugees in their community. People could download the cookbook for any donation amount. The cookbook alone raised over $15,000. Overall, they raised three times more money than the year before - about $250,000 during Refugee Week. They also got 300+ cookbook downloads and had 84+ community events. The campaign worked so well because it gave people an easy way to help from home, especially during COVID when people were looking for activities. The cookbook even got media attention on cooking shows, helping them reach more people. Now they're using their success to help refugees move from detention centers to safety in Canada. This shows how organizations can grow their impact by using the right tools and creative ideas that bring communities together.Mar 11, 2026
How a Global Nonprofit Helps 2 Million People During CrisisHumanity & Inclusion is a global nonprofit that helps vulnerable people in 55 countries. They work with people with disabilities, refugees, and those affected by poverty and disasters. When COVID-19 started, they quickly changed their plans to help over 2 million people worldwide. They created new programs to fight false information about the virus, helped people make masks for jobs, and gave out cleaning supplies. When explosions happened in Beirut, Lebanon in 2020, they set up an emergency donation page in just 10 minutes and raised money to help 1,200 new donors support their work. The organization has been doing this humanitarian work for almost 40 years with 4,250 staff members around the world. They use digital tools to quickly respond to crises and help people in places like Bangladesh refugee camps, Togo, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their work includes removing dangerous weapons, making schools more inclusive, and helping people with disabilities. This shows how nonprofits can use technology to rapidly scale their response during emergencies and reach people who need help most.Mar 11, 2026
Company Shows How to Build Movement for Fair Money Transfer PricesWise, a global money transfer company, built a movement of 13,000 supporters across 82 countries to fight for price transparency in international payments. They created campaigns like 'Nothing To Hide' and 'Accept My IBAN' to help people understand hidden fees when sending money abroad. Their 'Know What You Pay' campaign got 47,000 signatures and helped change UK laws to make banks show clearer fees. They also built a website where Europeans can report discrimination when companies won't accept their bank accounts from other countries. The European Commission now uses this website as a trusted source. Wise partnered with advocacy software company NationBuilder to create petition sites and organize supporters. They even made special beers where the alcohol percentage showed the average cost of sending money from different countries. Their work focuses on educating people about money transfer costs and helping them take action, especially for underrepresented groups who might not understand financial services. This shows how companies can use digital tools and creative campaigns to build movements that change policies and help consumers.Mar 11, 2026
French Campaign Shows How to Build Volunteer Teams FastPrimaire Populaire was a French political campaign that needed to grow their volunteer team quickly before an election. They had only two months and 50 volunteers to start. The campaign decided to use NationBuilder, a digital organizing tool, to help manage and grow their volunteer network. The tool helped them track volunteer actions and create leaderboards to show who was doing the most work. This made volunteers feel proud and want to do more. The campaign told volunteers to 'dare to speak to your friends' and ask them to join. This strategy worked amazingly well. In just two months, their 50 volunteers grew to 5,000 active volunteers. They also gained 40,000 donors and 430,000 email supporters. The campaign used relationship-based organizing, where volunteers reached out to people they knew personally. This approach was much more effective than cold calling strangers. The story shows how the right digital tools can help small campaigns grow fast by making it easy for volunteers to recruit their friends and family. It demonstrates that people are more likely to join a cause when someone they trust asks them personally.Mar 11, 2026
Nuclear Weapons Treaty Reaches Historic 50-Country MilestoneThe International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) reached a major victory when 50 countries officially agreed to ban nuclear weapons through a United Nations treaty. This makes nuclear weapons illegal under international law for the first time. ICAN, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017, worked with over 600 partner organizations worldwide to make this happen. The campaign used digital tools and virtual meetings during the pandemic to coordinate efforts globally. Nuclear-armed countries like the United States tried to pressure other nations not to sign the treaty, but their efforts failed. When the 50th country signed on a Saturday evening, campaigners from around the world joined a celebration video call with over 70 people. The treaty officially took effect in January 2021, marking a historic step toward nuclear disarmament. ICAN used new website technology to help supporters take action and stay engaged with the campaign.Mar 11, 2026
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