You’ve probably signed a Change.org petition or maybe even started one. It’s fast, simple, and can rack up thousands of signatures. But then what?
If you’re an organization or campaigner looking to influence policy, shift public debate, or build long-term power, signatures alone will not suffice.
That’s where New/Mode comes in. Let’s compare it to Change.org and explain why thousands of progressive campaigners choose a more impactful approach.
|
Feature |
Change.org |
New/Mode |
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Primary Function |
Online petitions |
Full-suite advocacy platform |
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Reaches Decision-Makers? |
No (signatures only) |
Yes (email, call, Smart petitions) |
|
Multi-Channel Actions |
❌ |
✅ (email, phone, LTE, petition, pledge) |
|
CRM & Website Integration |
❌ |
✅ (NationBuilder, Salesforce, more) |
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Brand Control |
Change.org branding |
Fully branded for your campaign |
|
Mobilization Scale |
High visibility |
High impact + list growth |
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Best For |
Awareness |
Action + organizing + policy influence |
Change.org made online petitions mainstream. It’s accessible and widely recognized, making it a great entry point for public awareness.
But there are major limitations:
🔗 See Change.org's business model for how it uses supporter data.
New/Mode is designed for organizers and advocacy professionals who need more than visibility. Whether you’re trying to pass legislation, stop rollbacks, or push parties on their platforms, New/Mode’s tools are designed to surround decision-makers with public pressure from every direction.
One of the most significant differences? With New/Mode, you can nurture supporter engagement.
That means you can:
Compare that to Change.org, where your signers stay… on Change.org.
“We moved our petition from Change.org to New/Mode and instantly saw better engagement. Our supporters were contacting MPs, not just clicking a button.”
— Organizer, National Advocacy Campaign
If your goal is to raise visibility, Change.org does the job.
But if you want to:
👉 New/Mode is the clear choice.
🔗 Start your first campaign with New/Mode
🔗 Or schedule a free demo to see the tools in action