TD Café #012: Drupal in the Nonprofit Sector with Johanna Bates & Jess Snyder

In TD Café episode #012, Johanna Bates and Jess Snyder explore their work with Drupal in the nonprofit sector, reflecting on how their careers began and how Drupal’s development has evolved over time. The conversation looks at the intersection of open source technology and nonprofit needs, emphasising how community engagement supports collaboration, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving for organisations focused on social impact. Johanna and Jess describe the distinct challenges and opportunities that nonprofit technologists encounter when using and extending Drupal for mission‑driven projects.

The episode also discusses the origin and importance of the Nonprofit Summit at DrupalCon, an event that brings together nonprofit technologists to share insights, build connections, and develop solutions relevant to their work. Bates and Snyder explain how community initiatives foster a supportive environment and create space for sustained collaboration among attendees. Listeners gain a practical look at how Drupal’s community and events like the Nonprofit Summit contribute to the broader ecosystem of open source and nonprofit technology practitioners.