NationBuilder is a comprehensive platform designed for political campaigns, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and other organizations to manage relationships with supporters, donors, and members. It offers tools for websites, email marketing, event management, donations, and CRM, making it a powerful all-in-one solution for engagement and community building. By integrating NationBuilder with Frends iPaaS, organizations can automate workflows, synchronize supporter data, and coordinate engagement strategies across different systems for increased efficiency and impact.

Business use cases

Automated supporter data synchronization

Frends can integrate NationBuilder with CRM systems like Salesforce, HubSpot, or Dynamics 365 to ensure supporter data is consistent and updated across platforms. For example, when new supporters sign up through a NationBuilder website, Frends workflows can automatically create or update corresponding records in the CRM, ensuring teams have accurate supporter profiles.

Integration with email marketing platforms

Frends workflows can connect NationBuilder with email marketing platforms like Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, or Marketo to coordinate email campaigns. For instance, when a supporter subscribes to a NationBuilder email list or donates to a campaign, Frends can sync their information with Mailchimp and enroll them in a follow-up email sequence.

Donation processing and payment reconciliation

Frends can integrate NationBuilder with payment platforms like Stripe, PayPal, or Square to automate donation workflows. For example, when a donation is made through NationBuilder, Frends workflows can process the payment, update financial records in an accounting system like QuickBooks or Xero, and send personalized thank-you emails to donors.

Event registration and attendee tracking

Frends workflows can enhance NationBuilder by integrating it with event platforms like Eventbrite, Zoom, or GoToWebinar. For example, when participants register for an event in NationBuilder, Frends can sync the registration details with external event management tools, automate attendee list creation, and generate personalized reminders.

Volunteer recruitment and management

Frends can integrate NationBuilder’s volunteer management features with workforce tools like Deputy, When I Work, or Microsoft Outlook for scheduling and coordination. For instance, when a volunteer signs up to support an event or campaign, Frends workflows can schedule their shifts, send assignments, and update their participation record in NationBuilder.

Real-time metrics dashboards

NationBuilder analytics can be integrated into business intelligence platforms like Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio using Frends workflows. For example, Frends can extract supporter engagement, fundraising performance, or event attendance metrics from NationBuilder and aggregate them into real-time dashboards for comprehensive oversight.

Advocacy campaign automation

Frends workflows can integrate NationBuilder with advocacy platforms like CallHub, Change.org, or other petition tools to synchronize campaign data. For example, when an advocacy petition gathers signatures, Frends workflows can update NationBuilder supporter profiles with participation details or notify campaign managers about milestone achievements.

Synchronization with social media marketing

Frends can link NationBuilder with social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn to automate audience targeting. For instance, Frends workflows can sync supporter data from NationBuilder to social media advertising platforms, creating custom target audiences for retargeting or engagement campaigns.

Integration with texting platforms for SMS campaigns

Frends workflows can connect NationBuilder with SMS platforms like Twilio, Nexmo, or CallHub to automate text message outreach. For example, when a campaign update is added in NationBuilder, Frends workflows can push SMS updates to segmented supporter groups or donors.

Membership renewal automation

Frends can link NationBuilder with subscription or billing platforms like Stripe or Recurly to automate membership renewal processes. For instance, as memberships near expiration, Frends workflows can trigger renewal reminders via NationBuilder’s email templates and update membership records after payments are processed.

GDPR compliance workflows

To ensure compliance with GDPR or similar data protection regulations, Frends can automate data handling in NationBuilder. For example, Frends workflows can anonymize supporter data upon request, archive donor histories securely, and ensure expired records are deleted based on data retention policies.

Distributed team notifications and updates

Frends workflows can integrate NationBuilder with communication platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams to notify teams about critical updates. For instance, Frends workflows can post notifications to Slack channels whenever donations surpass a milestone or a new campaign achieves a significant level of engagement.

Political outreach and voter targeting

Frends can integrate NationBuilder with voter outreach tools like NGP VAN, CallHub, or targeting platforms for political campaigns. For example, when new voters are identified in voter lists, Frends workflows can create NationBuilder supporter profiles and trigger email or SMS outreach campaigns.

Financial reporting and reconciliation

Frends workflows can connect NationBuilder with accounting systems like NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Xero to automate financial reporting and reconciliation. For example, when fundraising campaigns generate donations, Frends workflows can extract transaction data from NationBuilder, validate records, and reconcile revenue in the accounting system.

Integration with learning management systems

Nonprofits and organizations using NationBuilder for training or volunteer programs can integrate it with LMS platforms like Moodle or Docebo using Frends workflows. For example, when a training event is created in NationBuilder, Frends workflows can enroll registered supporters in LMS courses and track their progress.

Automated follow-up workflows

Frends workflows can manage automated follow-ups to donor contributions, volunteer sign-ups, or advocacy engagement. For example, when supporters donate to a fundraising campaign in NationBuilder, Frends workflows can trigger thank-you emails or send certificates via third-party document platforms like Formstack Documents or DocuSign.

Cross-system migration and data synchronization

Frends can assist with migrating data to and from NationBuilder. For example, organizations transitioning from another platform to NationBuilder can use Frends workflows to extract supporter, donation, and campaign data from their legacy system, transform it into the desired format, and import it into NationBuilder seamlessly.

Integration with ticketing systems for event coordination

For ticketed events, Frends workflows can integrate NationBuilder with platforms like Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, or Shopify. For example, when a ticket is purchased, Frends can sync the customer’s information with NationBuilder, assign them a supporter profile, and track their participation for future engagement.

Multi-platform advocacy campaigns

Frends workflows can integrate NationBuilder with tools like Typeform, Google Forms, or SurveyMonkey for advocacy data collection. For example, petition or survey data collected via external platforms can be automatically mapped to supporter records in NationBuilder, enriching campaign insights and streamlining reporting.

Volunteer activity tracking

Frends workflows can integrate NationBuilder with time-tracking or workforce platforms like Clockify or TSheets to monitor volunteer hours. For example, when a volunteer logs their hours in a workforce tool, Frends can update NationBuilder supporter profiles with their activity and hours contributed.

Integration with document storage solutions

Frends can connect NationBuilder with document storage services like Google Drive, OneDrive, or SharePoint to automate the archiving of campaign materials. For instance, when campaigns are completed, Frends workflows can store related documents, social assets, or supporter data in a central location for compliance and future reference.