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Are San Francisco Nonprofits Getting Priced Out?

Associations Now

Dozens of nonprofits have applied for public funding in response to a rise in commercial rents corresponding with San Francisco’s growing status as a tech hub. San Francisco’s increasing status as the center of the tech universe has strained many of the city’s residents—and that includes nonprofits, too.

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New York Law May Signal Challenges Coming for Airbnb

Associations Now

An agreement with New York City this month removes some liability concerns for Airbnb in its largest market. But New York’s law making short-term rentals illegal could be the opening salvo for opponents elsewhere who say such rentals reduce affordable housing in major cities. market: the Big Apple.

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50 Things That Shaped Our World in 1969

Association Adviser

In August, Woodstock attracts more than 350,000 rock n’ roll fans to a farm in upstate New York. More than 350,000 music revelers attended Woodstock in New York in August 1969. They won their first game against the New York Mets. They beat the New York Mets during their first game in April 1969.

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A night away? We sure did pay.

Aaron Wolowiec

According to the STR report, New York City boasted the highest room rates in 2014, where hotel guests paid an average of $263 a night. The next three top-dollar locations: Oahu Island in Hawaii ($221 a night), San Francisco ($207) and Miami ($185). On average, they netted about $74 per room.

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The Future of Artificial Intelligence: What the Researchers Say

Associations Now

Interest in artificial intelligence technology, including in the association space, is picking up in a big way as we close out 2018 and move into the new year, and an array of recent studies on the topic shows just what we have to look forward to. More regulation is needed.

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The Happy Healthy Nonprofit Book Tour: You Are Invited To Join Us

Beth Kanter

Tue Jan 31 – SAN FRANCISCO 12:00pm-1:30pm. TechSoup Lunch Time Brown Bag , 435 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107. Thu Feb 2 – SAN FRANCISCO 3pm-5pm. 312 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94108. Tue Feb 7 – NEW YORK CITY 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Here’s our schedule. ➳ 501TechNYC.

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Why High-Tech is High(er) on the List for Meeting Planners

Associations Now

And if you are thinking that focusing on a city’s tech scene narrows your options to a few places—San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Boston—think again. Indianapolis is now Saleforce’s largest presence outside of its San Francisco headquarters.