Resources

Over the past five years, our community has learned a lot about what works when organizing a Brigade. We’re excited to help you build a sustainable civic hacking group in your community.

Here are some resources to help you get started.

Organizer’s Playbook

The Playbook gives practical advice and real examples on starting and running a sustainable Brigade.

It includes: guidance on hosting hack nights, building a core team, and practicing user-centered design.

Code of Conduct

Lay the foundation to create a safe space at your Brigade event.

Adapt our Code of Conduct

Financial Administration

Whether your Brigade is looking to raise money, spend it, sign a contract, or something else, look here for resources to learn how to do it.

Learn about Financial Administration

Software for Brigades

Learn about the software that vendors have donated for Brigades to use.

Explore Software

Brigade Contact Directory

Want to reach out to a particular Brigade? Use the Brigade Directory to find their contact details.

Workshop and Event Videos

Watch recordings from events and workshops to learn from other brigade members.

Other links

You may also find these related links helpful:

Code for America Network Discourse – An online message board for Brigade members and captains to share knowledge.
Community Fellowship – The Community Fellowship program pairs local Brigade talent with government to improve services for vulnerable people they serve.

Notice a resource that's missing? Let us know at brigade-info@codeforamerica.org

New to organizing? Tell us about yourself and we'll get in touch to help you get started.