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8 Apps That May (Actually) Change San Francisco

Tech Soup

In San Francisco, sometimes one can feel a bit cynical about the influx of frivolous technology with billion dollar valuations. that Caravan Studios and Twilio.org have co-hosted. Did you know that San Francisco renters are seven times more likely to get buyout offers than eviction notices? No Place Like Home.

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SOS: Save Our Site! How Libraries Can Preserve Local Online History

Tech Soup

This program is offered in partnership with WebJunction and with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). A competitive application process for selection of libraries from across the United States is now open and will continue until August 25. Register for webinar. About the Author.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University. As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies.

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Web Design Resources from the TechSoup Global Network

Tech Soup

In the spirit of TechSoup's new look , we've compiled a list of resources and products from around our global network on website design, planning, and management. The COO of 99designs, a design firm based in Australia and San Francisco, guest blogged about web design for Connecting Up, TechSoup's Australia and New Zealand partner.

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LocalFreeWeb Combines Digital Inclusion with Public Transportation

Tech Soup

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? Last October, I wrote about a breakfast co-hosted by Caravan Studios and Twilio for nonprofits and app developers. LocalFreeWeb is an SMS service that helps people find free Internet access in San Francisco.

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Level Up and Change the World: Gamification Apps

Tech Soup

SF Heroes is a disaster preparedness iPhone app for the San Francisco area created for the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. The more you learn about disaster preparedness, the more badges and points you can earn to become the ultimate San Francisco hero. Additional Resources.

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TechSoup Global at National Day of Civic Hacking

Tech Soup

San Francisco Day of Civic Hacking. This hackathon took place at San Francisco State University's Paul J. Leonard Library. The challenges included connecting African farmers to markets, creating an online networking space for women veterans, mapping Africa’s natural resources, and a few others.