"You've Just Built More Social Capital!" Increasing Civic Engagement With Drupal

SESSION OVERVIEW
Can social networking sites be used to increase civic engagement? In December 2006, SCI Dorchester launched MyDorchester.org, a Community Portal Website designed to connect residents to resources and build social capital. Discussion Format: 2/3 presentation 1/3 discussion.

TRACK
Marketing and Business - Case Studies

AGENDA

• Background
  • Need for Community Website in Dorchester
  • SCI’s Focus on Connecting People to Information
  • Why Drupal?

• Implementation and Case Studies
  • Guide (Services Database), Calendar, Board
  • Modules of Use for Civic Engagement (Aggregator, Profile, Etc.)

• Business Strategy

• Feedback / Q+A

GOALS
Attendees will gain perspective on how a small to mid-size nonprofit is using Drupal to tackle big issues in local communities.