# Organizer Skillsharing

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## [Lunch with a govie](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/lunch-with-a-govie/521)

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**Author:** [@jhibbets](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jhibbets)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/lunch-with-a-govie/521 "2020-02-28T03:10:03Z")

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In March 2019, the Open Raleigh Brigade experimented with a new event: Lunch with a govie – and it was a huge success. Here are a few thoughts on why we did it and some information on how you could replicate this for you…

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## [Organizing Demo Nights](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/organizing-demo-nights/705)

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**Author:** [@Shaunm44](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Shaunm44)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/organizing-demo-nights/705 "2020-02-27T21:15:06Z")

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After seeing the success and impact of Code for Boston’s Demo Night 2019, my brigade was interested in learning how we might be able to replicate the event. With some conversation in the CfA Slack, pointers from various…

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## [Hosting your Brigade's Website: Some Options to Consider](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/hosting-your-brigades-website-some-options-to-consider/672)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/hosting-your-brigades-website-some-options-to-consider/672 "2019-12-10T20:14:26Z")

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Many new Brigade leaders email me to ask what resources CfA provides to new Brigades related to hosting their Brigade’s website. I’ve sent this reply to them, and realized I should probably just post this so we can colle…

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## [Let's talk about money: a new model for the civic tech economy \[Brigade Congress 2019\]](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/lets-talk-about-money-a-new-model-for-the-civic-tech-economy-brigade-congress-2019/648)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 11:33pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/lets-talk-about-money-a-new-model-for-the-civic-tech-economy-brigade-congress-2019/648 "2019-12-02T23:33:00Z")

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This is a placeholder for notes and discussion about the Brigade Congress 2019 session: Session: Let’s talk about money: a new model for the civic tech economy Presented by: Dianna Faulk (Civic Software Foundation) No…

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## [We the North! Civic Tech Organizing in Toronto: Origins and Extrapolations from an International City \[Brigade Congress 2019\]](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/we-the-north-civic-tech-organizing-in-toronto-origins-and-extrapolations-from-an-international-city-brigade-congress-2019/631)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/we-the-north-civic-tech-organizing-in-toronto-origins-and-extrapolations-from-an-international-city-brigade-congress-2019/631 "2019-12-01T19:53:03Z")

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Session: We the North! Civic Tech Organizing in Toronto: Origins and Extrapolations from an International City Presented by: Emily Macrae, Alex Jung, Patrick Connolly (Civic Tech Toronto) Original notes here: http://bi…

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## [Fundraising Tactics / Form Letter Boilerplate](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/fundraising-tactics-form-letter-boilerplate/339)

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**Author:** [@HughPDX](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/HughPDX)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/fundraising-tactics-form-letter-boilerplate/339 "2019-11-07T19:14:48Z")

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Hey all, Code for PDX, Portland’s new CfA Brigade. We are up and running but I would really like to get our fundraising processes established and ironed out. I was wondering if anyone out there had a good boilerplate …

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## [Scaling Brigade Impact Pilots \[Brigade Congress 2019\]](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/scaling-brigade-impact-pilots-brigade-congress-2019/636)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/scaling-brigade-impact-pilots-brigade-congress-2019/636 "2019-10-22T18:39:33Z")

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This is a placeholder for notes and discussion about the Brigade Congress 2019 session: Session: Scaling Brigade Impact Pilots Presented by: Mary Joyce (Do Big Good) Notes Document: Presentation Slides: New Ca…

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## [Cross Brigade Collab \[Brigade Congress 2019\]](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/cross-brigade-collab-brigade-congress-2019/646)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/cross-brigade-collab-brigade-congress-2019/646 "2019-10-22T18:02:07Z")

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This is a placeholder for notes and discussion about the Brigade Congress 2019 session: Session: Cross Brigade Collab Presented by: Bonnie Wolfe (Hack for LA), Tim Eccleston (Code for Nashville) Notes Document:

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## [Swag - new, existing, etc](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/swag-new-existing-etc/140)

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**Author:** [@nFlourish](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/nFlourish)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/swag-new-existing-etc/140 "2019-10-21T16:01:22Z")

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Discussions on CFA Swag. I’d like to see a list of what is available, and a list of desired swag, as well as discussing a swag store.

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## [Naming Convention Discussion](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/naming-convention-discussion/178)

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**Author:** [@civicwhitaker](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/civicwhitaker)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/naming-convention-discussion/178 "2019-07-18T22:42:26Z")

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## [A good problem to have and feedback from South Region brigades on possible regional event](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/a-good-problem-to-have-and-feedback-from-south-region-brigades-on-possible-regional-event/571)

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**Author:** [@carlvlewis](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/carlvlewis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/a-good-problem-to-have-and-feedback-from-south-region-brigades-on-possible-regional-event/571 "2019-06-20T22:51:09Z")

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Idea: South Region Event? Please note this is merely an idea I’m throwing out for response; it’s not in any way a formal proposal or promise for an event, nor does it represent any official Network or NAC discussed or ap…

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## [Brigade Day Breakout: New Person Engagement](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-day-breakout-new-person-engagement/516)

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**Author:** [@csethna](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/csethna)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-day-breakout-new-person-engagement/516 "2019-05-30T21:33:57Z")

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Overview This report presents key findings on breakout session, facilitated as part of Code for America Summit Brigade Day, hosted May 29, 2019 in Oakland, CA. Session served as part II of the conversation started in Oc…

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## [Brigade Day Breakout: Project Sustainability](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-day-breakout-project-sustainability/520)

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**Author:** [@chris](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/chris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-day-breakout-project-sustainability/520 "2019-05-30T00:05:25Z")

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In this Brigade Day session, we explored and discussed what barriers we’ve seen derail projects’ long-term sustainability (the pink notes) and what patterns/interventions we’ve seen or believe could help address them (th…

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## [Major League Hacking Workshops (Alexa, Slack, Docker, etc.)](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/major-league-hacking-workshops-alexa-slack-docker-etc/253)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/major-league-hacking-workshops-alexa-slack-docker-etc/253 "2019-05-13T16:59:23Z")

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Hi fellow brigade leaders, We just got an email from a coordinator at Major League Hacking, which creates curricula for workshops that other groups can host. It seems like some of the workshops on their site overlap wit…

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## [Stripe & OpenCollective Discussion](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/stripe-opencollective-discussion/246)

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**Author:** [@jjia25](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jjia25)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/stripe-opencollective-discussion/246 "2019-04-26T21:08:11Z")

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Continuation of slack discussion: https://cfa.slack.com/archives/C026E1G02/p1533662702000056 Stripe is coming up with an API that lets orgs create credit cards on the fly. Talking about better, seamless ways to raise fu…

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## [Designing a Leadership Retreat - Resources](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/designing-a-leadership-retreat-resources/468)

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**Author:** [@ninakin](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/ninakin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/designing-a-leadership-retreat-resources/468 "2019-04-16T22:29:09Z")

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From Brigades: Chi Hack Night’s March 2018 Leadership Council Retreat Open Oakland’s July 2018 Mission/Vision Retreat General Resources: Nonprofit Hub’s Team Mission Statement Exercise Civilla’s Re:tool team alignme…

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## [Hosting a 4-hour mission/vision retreat -- a template you can use](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/hosting-a-4-hour-mission-vision-retreat-a-template-you-can-use/281)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/hosting-a-4-hour-mission-vision-retreat-a-template-you-can-use/281 "2019-04-16T22:28:58Z")

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On July 21, 2018, OpenOakland hosted a retreat to collectively brainstorm and decide the essential qualities of our organization’s mission statement. Maybe you find your brigade wanting to do the same thing? If so, hope…

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## ['Gamestorming' and 'Innovation Games': Adding fun to your meetups while also stimulating creative problem-solving](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/gamestorming-and-innovation-games-adding-fun-to-your-meetups-while-also-stimulating-creative-problem-solving/465)

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**Author:** [@carlvlewis](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/carlvlewis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/gamestorming-and-innovation-games-adding-fun-to-your-meetups-while-also-stimulating-creative-problem-solving/465 "2019-04-13T13:47:39Z")

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Hi all! While searching for tips on effective group facilitation last month, I came across two handy toolkits worth incorporating into your Meetup structure. 1. Gamestorming The first, Gamestorming, bills itself as “a …

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## [Brigade Handbook](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-handbook/433)

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**Author:** [@ramymik](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/ramymik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-handbook/433 "2019-03-09T03:07:39Z")

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I think we often forget (myself included) that there is a Brigade Handbook, so putting this link out there: CfA Brigade Handbook There is another post on Discourse about how to build leadership for your brigade: https:/…

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## [What methods did you all use to first start getting interest in your brigade?](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/what-methods-did-you-all-use-to-first-start-getting-interest-in-your-brigade/431)

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**Author:** [@HiGregory](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/HiGregory)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/what-methods-did-you-all-use-to-first-start-getting-interest-in-your-brigade/431 "2019-03-04T19:14:49Z")

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This conversation started in Slack when John Atti asked best methods for getting interest. Notable responses. em\_maine (NAC) \[20 hours ago\] Meetup is helpful since the site already has a lot of users looking to get…

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## [Resources for hosting accessible events?](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/resources-for-hosting-accessible-events/374)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/resources-for-hosting-accessible-events/374 "2019-02-06T18:39:37Z")

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Share your resources in this thread to help plan events that are accessible to everyone. I’ll start by sharing a great thread shared by @elb in Slack:

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## [Handling Cash or Check Donations?](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/handling-cash-or-check-donations/381)

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**Author:** [@davidbhayes](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/davidbhayes)\
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**Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/handling-cash-or-check-donations/381 "2019-01-18T02:27:28Z")

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Possibly dumb question, but we’re finally going to try to run a little fundraiser here: as a brigade can we take cash or check donations? I solved cash as “a brigade member takes the cash and makes a same-sized donation…

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## [Using Meetup analytics to visualize attendance and membership at Brigade events](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/using-meetup-analytics-to-visualize-attendance-and-membership-at-brigade-events/380)

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**Author:** [@carlvlewis](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/carlvlewis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/using-meetup-analytics-to-visualize-attendance-and-membership-at-brigade-events/380 "2019-01-17T19:39:33Z")

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While undertaking some recent fundraising efforts, we wanted to show the growth of our membership base quickly and easily as a way to demonstrate our progress as an organization. One way to do this that will take about …

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## [How do we define "active" members?](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/how-do-we-define-active-members/351)

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**Author:** [@janmic](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/janmic)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/how-do-we-define-active-members/351 "2018-12-06T19:33:18Z")

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## [NDoCH & CA Water Challenge: Code for California Brigades Coordination](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/ndoch-ca-water-challenge-code-for-california-brigades-coordination/233)

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**Author:** [@ramymik](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/ramymik)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/ndoch-ca-water-challenge-code-for-california-brigades-coordination/233 "2018-10-31T21:02:56Z")

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Hello! We’re using this thread to discuss planning for NDoCH in California and how we can focus on the California Water Data Challenge as a backbone for activities, or as an element of your NDoCH. We will be coordinating…

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## [The Ultimate List of 50 Nonprofit Marketing Ideas](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/the-ultimate-list-of-50-nonprofit-marketing-ideas/277)

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**Author:** [@LauraB](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/LauraB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/the-ultimate-list-of-50-nonprofit-marketing-ideas/277 "2018-09-24T20:55:28Z")

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Topics include… Purpose & Image Media & Technology Costs & Budgeting Advertising Strategies Online and Offline Partnerships & Donors Communication with Supporters and Donors

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## [OpenOakland's Onboarding Forms (Ready to redeploy to your Brigade!)](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/openoaklands-onboarding-forms-ready-to-redeploy-to-your-brigade/272)

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**Author:** [@tdooner](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/tdooner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/openoaklands-onboarding-forms-ready-to-redeploy-to-your-brigade/272 "2018-09-07T00:05:47Z")

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Hi fellow Brigade leaders! I’m happy to share a process that we’ve created (and have been testing for some time) at OpenOakland related to onboarding – collecting contact information for who shows up and making sure they…

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## [Brigade Contact Directory](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-contact-directory/270)

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**Author:** [@chris](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/chris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-contact-directory/270 "2018-09-06T15:53:51Z")

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Code for America maintains a public directory of the contact information for every brigade at c4a.me/brigades Inside you’ll find the name, city, public contact email, website, Twitter, Facebook, and Meetup URLs for ever…

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## [Working Groups - does your brigade have them?](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/working-groups-does-your-brigade-have-them/214)

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**Author:** [@ninakin](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/ninakin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/working-groups-does-your-brigade-have-them/214 "2018-09-05T16:22:11Z")

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Does your brigade have working groups? If so, how do they work and how useful are they? I was inspired by Code for SF’s Data Science Working Group and their User Research Working Group.

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## [How do you start your Hack Nights / regular Meetups?](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/how-do-you-start-your-hack-nights-regular-meetups/265)

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**Author:** [@LauraB](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/LauraB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/how-do-you-start-your-hack-nights-regular-meetups/265 "2018-09-04T19:19:35Z")

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What’s your flow? How do you welcome people to the space? How do you provide an intro to the night? (ppt? no ppt?) Announcements Project / team intros Anything else? (Do you share your ppt via Twitter? etc.) If you…

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