+Prioritizing co-ops and local, small organizations

+Lower pricing structure from price gouging CMS solutions (Squarespace, Wix, etc.)

+Increase access to the benefits of high-quality technology

+Curious exploration of products and solutions that are community-driven, open-sourced, well-maintained tools with the “little guy” at their core

+Democratization, privacy & security, and control of your own data

+Sharing knowledge of technology principles, skills, and patterns in a community environment

+Constantly seeking and creating opportunities to develop our expertise, and share the lessons we learn with others