Connect NationBuilder to Avid using your nation slug and OAuth so supporter and donation data sync into Avid.
Use this article when
- You connect NationBuilder to Avid for the first time.
- You need to re-authenticate after a password or permission change.
- You are unsure what your NationBuilder slug is.
Applies to and prerequisites
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| CRM | NationBuilder |
| Role | NationBuilder user who can authorize third-party apps |
| Time | 5–10 minutes; up to 24 hours for first sync |
Find your NationBuilder slug
Your slug is the subdomain in your NationBuilder URL: https://{slug}.nationbuilder.com/.
Connect NationBuilder in Avid
- In Avid, go to Settings or the Avid AI Integration Checklist.
- Connect a CRM:
- In the checklist, click CRM, then click Connect your CRM, or
- In Settings, open Connections, click the Add button, then choose System.
- Click the NationBuilder tile.
- Enter your NationBuilder Slug.
- Click Save.
- When redirected to NationBuilder, sign in and approve access for Avid.
- Return to Avid. The connection should show as connected and begin syncing.
What you will see
- A success message after OAuth completes.
- The NationBuilder connection under Settings → Connections.
Next steps
- Wait for the initial sync before building audiences.
- For sync issues, see Fix: Integration is not syncing.
Get help
If you still cannot connect after following these steps, contact LockStep Support with screenshots of your connection screen and any error messages.
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