Action Builder

What Action Builder is

Action Builder is a web and API toolset for organizing and leadership development, described as built for organizers and campaigners in the progressive movement. It provides a central place to identify and develop leaders through assessments, while a wall chart brings activist names and information together. Quick Filter can produce activist lists or help organizers map worksites. Teams can assign outreach tasks with targets and timelines, then track campaign activity by user and time period. Organizations can import existing information and export data from the platform. Campaigns can sync with an Action Network group, and the maker offers API integration partnerships. The API is limited to four calls per second, and most API access requires an organization-specific key. Partners can request a read-only SQL mirror that updates continuously, typically with no more than a one-minute delay. Its documentation warns that the mirror contains sensitive information, including API keys, and recommends SSL connections and restricted credential access. Email support is available Monday through Saturday; responses are generally provided within an hour. Monthly online training and office hours with a Member Coordinator are also available. Volunteer leaders can use the free Activist user plan. Admin users pay $80 a month per user.

Who it suits

It is aimed at organizers and campaigners in the progressive movement, including volunteer leaders and paid admin users. Teams that need activist records, outreach tasks, and campaign activity tracking may find its listed functions relevant.

Limits

The free Activist user plan is for volunteer leaders. Admin users cost $80/user/mo, billed monthly; API access is rate limited to four calls per second, and most access requires an organization-specific key.

Getting started

1. Visit the Action Builder website.
2. Use the web platform or API.
3. Choose the free Activist user plan for volunteer leaders, or the Admin user plan at $80/user/mo, billed monthly.
4. For most API access, obtain an organization-specific key.
5. Import existing information, then set up assessments, activist lists, or outreach tasks as needed.

Verdict

Action Builder combines activist information, leader development, task assignment, and campaign tracking. Volunteer leaders have a free plan, while admin users are billed per user each month.