Case Study: Unite America builds a scalable campaign infrastructure—supporting 30 independent candidates and raising $3.4M—with NationBuilder

Unite America built a networked infrastructure for independent candidates in U.S. elections

Unite America, a national network dedicated to electing independent candidates and disrupting the two‑party system, needed campaign infrastructure to recruit and train candidates, mobilize volunteers, and scale fundraising outside traditional party structures. To meet those needs they partnered with NationBuilder, using NationBuilder’s memberships and fundraising tools to manage supporters, create donation pages, and build one‑to‑one relationships at scale.

By deploying NationBuilder’s platform, Unite America rapidly grew from two staff to twelve, built a network of more than 1,000 members and 500 volunteers, endorsed 30 candidates across nine states, knocked 12,000 doors, and raised $3.4M (including $85K+ via a candidate slate crowdfunding campaign). Their efforts led to four state legislative wins and a 240% increase in supporter size—clear, measurable impact enabled by NationBuilder.

Unite America

Tyler Fisher

Deputy Director