BECOME AN sf.citi MEMBER TODAY

As a member of sf.citi, you’ll join a coalition of tech companies committed to shaping the tech policy landscape of San Francisco.  

We represent San Francisco tech companies in conversation with local policymakers. We organize volunteer opportunities and social impact partnerships for tech companies and their employees to serve the San Francisco community. We connect our members at events with government and community leaders to discuss the most pressing issues facing tech and San Francisco. Most importantly, we take a “One City” approach to everything we do by driving continuous dialogue between San Francisco’s tech, nonprofit, and political sectors.

ADVOCACY

sf.citi prides itself on being the voice of San Francisco’s  tech community. We advocate for progressive policies that benefit our members and ensure San Francisco remains a place of continued job growth and innovation. We also provide our members with exclusive opportunities to forge relationships with local policymakers, connect with fellow business leaders, and deepen community partnerships.

As an sf.citi member, your company will

  • Strengthen advocacy for issues that matter to your company through sf.citi’s coordinated industry representation.
  • Receive support on local and state policy issues that matter to your company.
  • Join sf.citi’s monthly Lunch and Learn discussion series with key decision makers at the City and state level.
  • Attend exclusive roundtable meetings with leaders from across the country.
  • Receive an invitation to sf.citi’s annual members reception with the Mayor.

SOCIAL IMPACT

sf.citi enhances the social impact efforts of our members within the San Francisco community. Whether your company already has a well-established social impact team or is looking to develop more social impact opportunities and partnerships, sf.citi can support your work. We offer our own social impact programming, organize several tech volunteer days, and connect sf.citi members with some of San Francisco’s most renowned nonprofits. In short, we make volunteering and giving back to the community easy.

As an sf.citi member, your company can

  • Adopt a San Francisco public school by participating in sf.citi’s Circle the Schools program.
  • Host local high school summer interns through Mayor Breed’s Opportunities for All program.
  • Participate in sf.citi’s annual industry-wide volunteer days: Bay Area Meal Pack for 9/11 Day (September) and One City Gives (December).
  • Publicize your company’s social impact stories on the sf.citi blog and newsletter.
  • Collaborate with sf.citi’s vast nonprofit network on more corporate volunteering opportunities.

 

EVENTS

sf.citi hosts regular events that connect our members with one another, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to discuss topical issues in San Francisco, the Bay Area, and beyond. We believe conversation is a powerful conduit for collaboration, especially when addressing issues that span vast industries and audiences. We work hard to ensure that all sf.citi events feature a unique combination of tech, nonprofit, and policy speakers and attendees. More than being great networking opportunities, sf.citi events foster understanding and unity between the tech industry and other sectors of the San Francisco community.

As an sf.citi member, your company can

  • Cultivate new relationships at sf.citi’s One City Forum and partner events, which span a wide range of topics and audiences.
  • Showcase its presence and focus by sponsoring or hosting sf.citi events.
  • Demonstrate thought leadership on specific policy issues or causes by speaking on panels at sf.citi events.
  • Receive the opportunity to serve as an sf.citi Board Member.

Membership

  • sf.citi support and advocacy in local tech industry policy matters.
  • Eligibility for sf.citi Board of Directors membership, including voting rights on decisions made on behalf of the organization.
  • Regular bi-weekly updates on relevant local policies, community engagement opportunities, and targeted issue-specific news.
  • Exclusive access to private discussions with San Francisco City officials and policymakers.
  • Invitations to the annual sf.citi Mayoral event and other exclusive gatherings.
  • Complimentary access to all sf.citi events for company employees, as well as the option to be the anchor sponsor at sf.citi events.
  • Prominent display of company logo on the sf.citi website and in selected marketing materials.
  • Utilize the extensive reach of sf.citi’s online platforms to more widely promote your initiatives and events to a broad tech-based audience.
  • Regular networking opportunities with sf.citi partners and member companies.

Board Member Benefits

  • Guide sf.citi’s priorities and agendas while directly engaging in high-stakes discussions impacting the tech sector.
  • Leverage sf.citi’s extensive networks and reputation to bolster your brand, acting as an official sf.citi representative in exclusive circles and high-level industry engagements.
  • Influence sf.citi membership selection.
  • Discounted or free admission to sf.citi partner events

To apply for a membership or request more information, please contact Hayden Anderson at hayden@sfciti.org.

*Membership dues are based on the number of permanent employees located in San Francisco.

Contributions to sf.citi are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution. For 2022, 1 percent of contributions relate to lobbying and are not tax deductible as a business expense; 99 percent may be deductible as a business expense. sf.citi does not solicit or accept funds earmarked for political purposes. sf.citi is a California nonprofit corporation and is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code (exemption application pending). The EIN for sf.citi is 45-4160150.