Presented By Sean Litman

Most nonprofits don’t feel confident in their software decisions.

Not because they’re inexperienced—but because the landscape is confusing, pricing is unclear, and every platform claims to do everything.

So teams end up:

• Paying for tools they don’t fully use
• Managing systems that don’t quite work together
• Dreading renewal conversations, they don’t feel equipped to navigate

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

This session is designed to give you a clearer way forward.

What This Session Actually Helps You Do

This isn’t about recommending a specific platform.

It’s about helping you think differently about software—so you can make decisions with more clarity and less second-guessing.

You’ll walk away with a practical framework to:

Get clear on what you actually need
Separate what’s mission-critical from what’s simply “nice to have”—before you ever sit through another demo.

Understand where the real costs are
Look beyond surface pricing and know how to spot the things that tend to add up over time.

Evaluate marketing capabilities with confidence
Not just email or SMS features—but whether a system actually helps you reach and grow your audience in a sustainable way.

Make decisions you can stand behind
Whether you’re staying where you are or exploring something new, you’ll have a clearer way to evaluate your options.

A More Useful Way to Think About Software
For many organizations, software decisions happen reactively—around a campaign, a staffing change, or a renewal deadline.

But over time, those decisions shape how your team works, how your data flows, and how well you stay connected to your supporters.

This session introduces a more intentional approach—where software becomes something you understand and manage, not something you work around.