The Future is Community

As open-source communities grow, the need for an individual or a single organization to develop functionality or pay exorbitant customizations fees will be virtually eliminated.

Beyond software
The new model provides a platform for nonprofits to share not only technical innovations and development costs but also best practices. Nonprofits can use technology to harness their collective strategic expertise. Having a central repository for exchanging this knowledge that supports operational success -- e.g., business rules, segmentation tactics, and fundraising fundamentals -- is a crucial element of community.