501 Tech Club: Triangle
June Topic: CMS Overview and Experience
501 Tech Club/NetTuesday Meeting, hosted by RTPNet and Triangle United Way
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/TriangleNetTuesday/calendar/10542956/
6:30 pm: Pizza and socializing
7:00 pm: Presentation and Discussion
Discussion Details:
Sean Watson, netCorps, Technology Consultant, will provide a general overview of several of the popular content management systems and will lead a discussion of the pros/cons of each.
Participants will:
1. Gain an understanding of when a CMS is better than a custom built/custom programmed static website and when it's not.
2. Gain an understanding of why a proprietary hosted CMS solution is not usually a good idea.
3. Gain an understanding of the issues regarding hosting user-owned CMSs such as Plone and Drupal.
4. Gain an understanding of what is involved in choosing an effective system for their specific needs.
5. Participate in activities to help you begin identifying specific needs/requirements.
Donations are welcome but not required!
What is a 501 Tech Club?: Just a group of people interested in how nonprofits can use technology to meet their missions.
How do I stay in touch?: You can join the online discussion group for the Triangle 501 Tech Club here (start here if you're new to the NTEN online community).
What does the 501 Tech Club Do?: The club is an opportunity for pro's and accidental techies alike to share advice, resources, local news, job openings, job searches, you name it. Basically, it's an opportunity to network with peers and colleagues in your local community while getting some tips and advice for your work.
Spread the word! We welcome anyone interested in using technology for nonprofit and advocacy efforts.
Your Local Organizer is:
Judy Hallman, RTPNet
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