When I joined the Drupal Association in July, I underestimated how moved I would be by the collective power of the community. A throwback to my organizing roots, I reveled in the eclectic excitement surrounding the innovation and collaboration of the application, evolution, and marketing of Drupal.
I remember discovering open source software myself, over 10 years ago. The worker’s center I worked for housed an instance of CiviCRM in Drupal and we used it to track our members — as we served a vulnerable population, it was paramount to keep the data safe and away from clandestine subpoenas and prying eyes.
Drupal responds to a fundamental need in the nonprofit sector – the ability to own, control, and share data. Joining the Drupal Association as the Director of Philanthropy allows me to work within the nonprofit sector to leverage the power of Drupal for greater impact, and I yearned for an opportunity to collaborate with others with the same perspective.
The Drupal Association was remiss to let the Nonprofit Summit lapse at DrupalCon Pittsburgh, but… I am thrilled to reintroduce the Nonprofit Summit at DrupalCon Portland!
The network of nonprofits in the Drupal Community is strong and vibrant and has been a joy to work with and learn from. Judging by the extraordinary talent represented by its organizers, Jess Snyder and Johanna Bates, the Nonprofit Summit will be a dynamic and inspiring one-day event bringing together passionate professionals from the nonprofit sector to delve into the transformative potential of Drupal.
Join us for a day of discovery, collaboration, and inspiration as we collectively unlock the full potential of Drupal for social good. Facilitated discussions, round table group sessions, and an opportunity to learn and inspire one another are just a few of the features we plan to bring to the summit this year.
The Nonprofit Summit will be on Thursday, 9 May, the 4th day of DrupalCon, after three days of expert speakers, networking, and contribution. Tickets go on sale 6 February. And we’re especially pleased to announce that the Drupal Association will subsidize the cost of tickets for those in the nonprofit sector, offering special pricing for the conference and summit! The conference rate for nonprofits is $395 and includes the summit.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to be part of a community dedicated to making a lasting impact. The Nonprofit Drupal Summit is back and ready to shape the future of digital philanthropy. See you there!