NationBuilder

New to NationBuilder? Start here to learn the basics of the NationBuilder platform and set yourself up for success!

Intro to NationBuilder

Welcome to NationBuilder! Let's get you oriented with your nation.

Log in to your nation and navigate your control panel

Its imperative that contact information is correct and up-to-date because it will be used in financial receipts, email blasts, and more.

Confirm nation contact information

Admins have access to setup features for your nation overall, as well as controls specifically for your website.

Nation settings vs. site settings

Adding control panel users allows you to distribute leadership and responsibilities to other members of your organization.

Distribute leadership with permission settings

Step 1: Log in and set up

You know your purpose, now its time to design your site and tell the world.

Make your website your own

NationBuilder offers a large selection of page types that offer you rich features for developing your community!

Build your first page

Every action page has settings that can be automated when a visitor takes action on your site. These can help make your team more efficient.

Curate your action settings

Connecting your organization’s bank account with a payment processor allows you to accept donations or process invoices via your website.

Add a payment processor

Step 2: Customize your website

Start your nation with a solid foundation.

Import people

A person's profile serves as the central hub for all of their information. As they engage with your nation, it updates in real time.

Create, edit and view profiles

Logging contacts lets you record your communications with supporters. This will help you track the relationship over time.

Record your interactions

Learn how to filter your people database to find a specific group of people. This allows you to get the right message to the right people.

Use filters to target your audience

Step 3: Add people and build relationships

Broadcasters are the voice of your nation. Connect and email and phone number to communicate to your supporters at scale.

Set up your broadcaster

Email is a powerful tool to reach your supporters and get them to take action.

Email your supporters

Every page on your website has social media settings which allow you to prompt supporters to share a page on Twitter.

Encourage social media shares on your site

Step 4: Engage your community

A path is step-by-step workflow to complete a chain of actions. Paths help to define reasons for engaging supporters.

Create paths

An organization's mission should be broken down into measurable goals. These goals can be tracked within a nation.

Set goals

Remember to check your stats and learn from the messages that were most successful with your audience.

Track your email/social engagement

You can track donations, expenditures, and invoices within your nation. You can also target donors/customers based on transaction history.

View finance information

Step 5: Track your progress

This document is designed to provide best practices and guidance on how to get your NB website up and running to support your campaign.

Guide: Build your campaign

This document is designed to provide best practices and guidance on how to get your NB website up and running to support your mission.

Guide: Nonprofit

This document is designed to provide best practices and guidance on how to use NationBuilder for your Advocacy efforts.

Step 1: Log in and set up

Step 2: Customize your website

Step 3: Add people and build relationships

Step 4: Engage your community

Step 5: Track your progress

Quick start guides