• DONOR DATA
  • SUPPORTERS
  • AUDIT
  • HUMAN

How to log donations and track supporters with your AI

Connect NationBuilder to your AI client to handle donor data and supporter lookups. You stop typing into forms and start talking to your data.

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Short answer

How can I log donations and track supporters using AI?

Your AI uses NationBuilder tools to find existing supporters by email and record new money coming in. You get updated records and clean donor lists without manual data entry. This breakdown shows you how it works.

Where your data lands.

The outcomes of your requests.

The AI moves information between your chat and NationBuilder based on what you ask.

DONOR DATA

Updated contribution records

The AI uses record_donation to add money to a supporter's history. Your NationBuilder database stays current automatically.

SUPPORTERS

Instant profile lookups

Find exactly who a person is by searching their email. Your AI pulls their specific details so you don't have to search the dashboard.

AUDIT

Recent activity lists

Get a clear view of what just happened in your database. The AI pulls recent transaction history to keep you informed.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

The AI won't delete or change existing contact info. You still handle the high-level strategy and sensitive profile edits.

The workflow

What your AI does when a donation arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your conversation and your NationBuilder database.

  1. Identify the supporter

    The AI looks for a matching person in your database using their email address.

    find_signup_by_email

  2. Log the money

    Once the person is found, the AI writes the contribution directly to their profile.

    record_donation

  3. Verify the entry

    The AI checks the most recent activity to make sure the donation shows up correctly.

    list_recent_donations

  4. Report back

    The AI tells you the supporter's status and confirms the transaction is complete.

    get_signup_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in NationBuilder.

Starting points

These are just ideas. Swap out the names and emails with your actual supporter info.

NationBuilder Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rtBjoK2I8T8FeZouGsb6KjJgZPeBhdt8MlY3iPEX/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — NationBuilder capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nationbuilder-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rtBjoK2I8T8FeZouGsb6KjJgZPeBhdt8MlY3iPEX/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Record a $50 donation for jane.doe@example.com

  • Find the signup details for sam.smith@provider.net

  • Show me the most recent donations in NationBuilder

  • Who is the supporter with the email alex.jones@webmail.com?

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Start here

Connect NationBuilder once, then ask.

You'll follow one link to authorize the connection. Your login stays encrypted, and you can immediately start using these tools in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete a supporter from NationBuilder?

    No. The AI only has tools to find, view, and record donations. It cannot delete records.

  • 02

    Will the AI change a supporter's address?

    No. There are no tools available to the AI for editing existing profile fields like addresses or phone numbers.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which supporter to credit?

    It uses the email address you provide to find the right person in your database.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as the client supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

  • 05

    Does the AI handle the actual credit card processing?

    No. The AI records the donation after the payment has already been processed through your usual channels.

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