Toolbox

Toolbox

Sustainably changing the world for the better is a major undertaking, and one where the path isn’t always smooth. Our toolbox is there to keep you on the right track, containing a wealth of useful tools and templates to help get your idea from 0 to 100.

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Think Big

It all starts with a vision. This is your objective and your guideline, making it all the more important to get straight to the point. This exercise shows you how to get to the heart of your vision.

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target group

Hello, target group

Even the best ideas will only work if the people you want to reach are on board. Who is your target group, and how and where will you reach it? This tool helps you get to know your target group.

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Plan B

There are many ways to get to your destination and, in most cases, it’s only afterwards that you realise which is the best one. This exercise is designed to improve your flexibility.

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Impact chain

You don’t take on any old project. You want to have a social impact. But what does this mean exactly? How do you define and measure impact? The impact chain shows you how. 

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Target group check

There’s often a big difference between an idea and reality. So you should always take reality checks as early as possible – preferably directly with your target group. This exercise will help you with this.

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team

Team play

You won’t change the world on your own. What you need are the right allies – like-minded people who complement you on both a technical and a human level. This tool will help you build a team of superheroes.

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Delegation of responsibility

Your team of superheroes is in place. But who actually does what now? Clearly defined roles and agreements are the basis of good collaboration. Here, the pioneering project Expedition Future shares important insights into how to delegate responsibility in associations.

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Net income accounts

Impact and profitability are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary. A sound financial basis helps you make a lasting impact. You don’t need huge Excel lists for the first financial check – simple net income accounts will suffice.

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Initial financing

For all the idealism and desire to make a difference in the world, you still need seed capital to get things started. You need good arguments to convince potential financial backers. Find out what they are here.

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Successful failure

Pioneering projects rarely go according to plan. Sticking with it requires tenacity but, above all, flexibility. Find out how to stay agile here.

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Crisis planning

There will be ups and downs. The downs are just part of the process. As are the doubts. But that’s no reason to go into crisis situations blind. Find out how to prepare for the next down and how to recognise when too much is too much and enough is enough.

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The wave of success

You need to celebrate your successes – and make the very most of them. Because it’s easier to find fellow campaigners and supporters when you’re riding the crest of a wave. How? Have a look for yourself!

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Inner compass

The trajectory of a pioneering project is intricate – and seldom predictable. You can always expect the unexpected. In both a positive and negative sense. And your influence on this is sometimes not as great as you think. It helps to sensitise yourself here. This is how it works.

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