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Hey friends,
You're invited to our Nonprofit Software Development Summit in Oakland, California, on November 17-19. Join us for our annual global convening of passionate techies, social justice organizers, and software developers!
The Dev Summit is envisioned as a collaborative space where nonprofit folks and techies share knowledge and build capacity around technology for social change. Through small-group sessions and workshops, we'll build technology skills and drive the development of free and open software for nonprofits. Registration is open.
November 17, 18, & 19, 9am - 5pm
Nile Hall @ Preservation Park
668 13th St., Oakland, CA 94612
Need help getting to Oakland?
A few travel scholarships are available.
Want to know...
The agenda is co-created with you
We want to make sure the agenda reflects your needs, passions, and talents. With such a diverse range of folks coming, we're building out the agenda in real time, based on your input. Got ideas? Tell us what nonprofit technology topics tickle your fancy!
Check out agendas from previous years to get an idea of what to expect:
This year, we have a soft spot for social justice, digital security and privacy, and human rights technology.
We welcome anyone who cares about technology in social justice
Dev Summit is for anyone who is curious or passionate about nonprofit technology, whether you're new to the scene or have been doing it since before it was cool. Here are a few examples of people who come:
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People who use nonprofit technology in programmatic and frontline work
Grow your technology capacity and relationships with other nonprofit folks to support your organization or movement. Help drive the development of technology for nonprofits.
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Nonprofit technology developers
Gather user insights from the front lines of social justice and human rights work. Collaborate with other developers who are passionate about tech for social change.
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Folks who make technology decisions for organizations and causes
Learn about the business end of nonprofit technology. Get insight on managing developers and making your programs sustainable.
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Supporters and funders of nonprofit technology
Gain an understanding of the challenges faced in the sector. Encounter new and emerging technologies and opportunities for growth.
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Students and educators
Scope out the nonprofit technology scene and enter discussions with folks in the field. Get your ideas out there, and see where you can contribute.
If there's something specific you want to work towards at Dev Summit, let us know and we'll try to make it happen!
Many roads lead to participation
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Register now to make sure you're on the list: http://devsummit2014.eventbrite.com/.
Sliding scale registration is available. We'd love to have you there and will find a way to make it work. Please get in touch with us.
Need help getting to Oakland? We have some travel resources available. Drop us a line to see how we can help you. Send us your session ideas! Better yet, facilitate a session. Remember, this convening is participant-driven. Let's talk and see how you can contribute (but no pressure). Learn more about facilitating at our Faciliation Wiki.
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Join the conversation about #NpDev on Twitter, and help spread the word by forwarding this email.
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We hope to see you in November...
We'd be delighted to see you in Oakland for the Nonprofit Software Development Summit on November 17, 18, and 19 to share knowledge and explore free and open technology for nonprofits.
peace,
Javier
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Javier Kordi
Communications Coordinator
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