Understanding the Difference Between a Text Blast And a Hustle
Text messaging is a powerful way to reach your supporters no matter the strategic or tech approach you take. Texting is faster than making phone calls and can deliver better response rates, plus it...
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We put Hustle to the test. It worked.
Two weeks ago, we wrote about the difference between text messaging and Hustle - the powerful new campaign tool being used to create fast conversations with supporters. It’s exciting to see our clients...
View ArticleGuest Post: So you’ve defeated the villain… what’s next?
I remember going through Leadnow’s general inbox on October 20, 2015 -- the day after Stephen Harper lost the federal election. There were so many supportive and lovely emails from thrilled members....
View Article3 Boss Digital Tools Jagmeet Singh Used to Win
New Democrats are beaming today with the news that Jagmeet Singh has won the NDP leadership, making him the first person of colour to lead a political party in Canada, and groundbreaking in doing so...
View ArticleUsing Email to Maximize Donations
Each year millions of dollars are left on the table from supporters who don't maximize their contributions. Many of them don't know how much they're allowed to donate, or forget to top it up at the end...
View ArticleThe season for giving
'Twas the season for giving And all through the sectorEvery department sat awedBy the fundraising director.At the front of the roomShe had taken her place,She gestured at slidesAnd laid out her case:
View ArticlecStreet at Canroots West: November 16-18
Every year, organizers from across the country come together to learn from each other, and sharpen their skills for the next big social challenge, progressive election or grassroots win. Canroots is...
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Zapier + NationBuilder Productivity Hacks
Zapier is a online service that allows you to build interactions (aka Zaps) between websites and tools. Common examples are things like adding emails from a specific folder as tasks on your to-do list,...
View Article3 digital trends to watch in 2018
There are many "looking back" and "looking forward" takes on digital trends, but one theme is clearly emerging from the political dustbin of 2016 and 2017 – peer-to-peer, personal communication wins...
View ArticleFuture-Proofing Your Database (Part 1)
For many of us, the statement "email is dying" is starting to resonate. There is conflicting data about the efficacy of email today, and most of this analysis refers to private sector or traditional...
View ArticleA Newbie’s Guide to Web Development with NationBuilder
NationBuilder is a mighty beast. The platform expertly unites the worlds of content management systems and customer relationship management in order to power political campaigns, movements and...
View ArticleLimiting Event Tickets by Membership
NationBuilder users looking to boost membership sales have a new tool available to them in the form of event tickets. At cStreet Campaigns we've developed a method to limit event ticket access to...
View ArticleThe Changemaker's Guide to Working with Designers
Photo by Cris DiNotoNon-profits, political organizations, unions, and movements work with designers all the time in different ways. Small non-profits rely on the volunteerism of designers to help them...
View ArticleRecap: Ahead of the Curve
For those of you who missed Ahead of the Curve, we've got a recap including our favorite tweets and a recording of the live stream!
View ArticleThe Ontario election provides a new opportunity for unions
Ontario is 49 days from an election likely to deliver a change in government for the first time in nearly 15 years. This is also the first election fought under new campaign finance laws that are of...
View ArticleHeadline: Hacking a better event creation interface on NationBuilder
While designing and building custom websites on NationBuilder may appear to be a daunting task, what’s much more difficult is building a NationBuilder theme for a group of people to use. We often work...
View ArticleAn Intro to NationBuilder App Development with Ruby on Rails
NationBuilder is a powerful CRM and website builder with services for sending bulk emails, collecting donations, hosting events, and more. However, it doesn’t do everything, and that’s where a custom...
View ArticleBehind the Design: How Images Were Given A Multi-Textured Design Kick for...
The Design IdeaAs a web designer, the goal is to design a platform for a great user experience that aligns with the client goals and design best practices.For Amy Stuart, cStreet Campaigns CEO and...
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Behind the Design: How A Map Went From Static to Animated
The Design Idea“While the Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Action, is an organization that doesn’t engage in political advocacy, they do train leaders around the country, and those leaders have a...
View ArticleOur Next Chapter
Eighteen months ago, we began a conversation with Lea, Jesse, Gina, and others on the leadership team at NationBuilder. This dialogue has now culminated in the significant decision to accept an offer...
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