NGP VAN launches major upgrades to Mobilize
WASHINGTON – July 28, 2025 – NGP VAN, the leading technology provider for Democratic and progressive campaigns, has recently announced a new wave of product updates to its organizing platform, Mobilize. These enhancements are designed to deepen grassroots engagement, streamline event logistics, and expand multilingual access.
“Each of these updates reflects our core belief: that organizing should be accessible, efficient, and community-driven,” said Chelsea Peterson Thompson, General Manager of NGP VAN. “By improving language access, modernizing logistics, and fostering connection, we’re not just enhancing Mobilize, we’re helping strengthen our democracy.”
Complete Spanish-Language Integration
Mobilize now offers a fully immersive Spanish-language experience. With this update, supporters using the Spanish-language filter will see an entirely translated search results page, making it easier to:
- Discover and sign up for Spanish-language events
- Navigate events with enhanced usability and accessibility
- Engage with organizations that prioritize multilingual inclusion
This upgrade enables campaigns to demonstrate their commitment to accessibility and better engage the growing number of Spanish-speaking volunteers and voters.
Smarter, Faster QR Code Check-In Experience
A redesigned QR check-in flow is now available in beta, enhancing the volunteer experience and improving event logistics. Key updates include:
- Easier access via new icon in shift details
- Improved placement of the check-in toggle during event creation
- Support for volunteer host forms
- Spanish-language self check-in
Early performance data shows that events using the new QR self-check-in process have seen a 1.5x boost in completed volunteer shifts and an 8x increase in captured walk-ins. Notably, 95% of walk-in attendees who used the QR code flow successfully completed check-in, a strong indicator of the feature’s effectiveness.
Mobilize Events Now Shareable to Bluesky
As part of Mobilize’s commitment to meeting supporters where they are, users can now share events directly to Bluesky, the rapidly growing decentralized social network. Events can be posted both before and after signup, helping organizers reach new audiences and drive organic traffic.
New Group Chat Functionality
Mobilize’s existing group chat feature has now been expanded to support group-type events. This enhancement enables organizers and attendees to connect in real time, coordinating logistics, sharing updates, and building community. By extending chat to these events, organizers can turn one-time engagements into lasting relationships and maintain momentum well beyond event day.
