How to Build Software with Love (A Conversation)
This Valentine’s Day, the SfG team wants to share some ideas from a recent conversation we had about building software with love.
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Software with Soul
Our CEO Sharon Kennedy Vickers predicts the next big thing in tech: the return of the human soul to software.
Full Circle
Software for Good’s new mission statement represents a company that can and will build technology that liberates.
2021 Public Benefit Report: Tech for Inclusion & Transformation
As a public benefit corporation, we create an annual report on our “for good” efforts to submit to the State of Minnesota. Take a look at our impact report.
Woo
Inspired by Gallup StrengthsFinder, I am reflecting on my envy of people with Woo and leaning into my strength of Individualization.
Starting a New Job Is Hard
As a newcomer, I am in a unique window of opportunity to boldly harness my not-knowing into value for Software for Good and our clients.
Building Software for Good — Kevin Bullock, Director of Engineering
Kevin Bullock helps ensure that our development work is meeting our clients’ mission-driven needs as our Director of Engineering. Kevin talked about how his work connects to building software for good.
Building Software for Good — Bridget Lally, Product & UX Strategist
Team member Bridget Lally recently took on the role of Product & UX Strategist. We talked about what that means and how her work connects to building software for good.
Being an Outsider
Whenever I talk about being a woman in tech to people who haven’t had my experience, I like to share a story that I think anyone can relate to.
Accessibility Lessons from World Usability Day
WeCo’s presentation at World Usability Day prompted us to think about incorporating accessibility throughout the full life cycle of a software project.
Giving Program: Learning & Looking to the Future
Almost two years ago, Software for Good set out to invite underrepresented developers into the field and offer discounted tech for nonprofits. After 17 interns and 7 projects, we’ve learned a few things from our experience.
Product Strategy: A New Title and New Services
We’re expanding our services with a human-centered approach to software, developing products with empathy for long-term impact.
Advocating for Change: Nonprofits Share Their Challenges
At recent nonprofit events, Eddie found new insights on how technology can help nonprofits, and on the challenges they face when trying to change.
Software for Good: Product Shop or Consulting Agency?
Two of the most common types of software companies are product shops and consulting agencies. Software for Good is a little of both because that’s what allows us to do the most good with our clients.
Soccer for Good: Back in 2018
Our World Cup API is back for 2018, scraping soccer match data to feed to apps, websites, and integrations around the world.