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‘Pitching and fundraising’, Acumen Academy

The Acumen Academy offers free online courses and resources for social entrepreneurs. Their blog series on fundraising and pitching social enterprises provides valuable insights for changemakers seeking to refine their pitching skills and increase their chances of securing support and funding. 

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Summary

The collection includes:

  1. Six innovative pitch structures inspired by authors like Adam Grant and Daniel Pink.
  2. Nine real-life examples of social venture pitches from various competitions.
  3. Thirteen practical tips to enhance your social venture pitch.

These resources combine theoretical frameworks with practical examples. Key takeaways include: tailoring your pitch to your audience, balancing vision with details, clearly communicating your value proposition and impact, the importance of storytelling and balancing qualitative and quantitative information, and the value of practice and preparation

The blogs also provide specific advice on structuring pitch decks, addressing investor concerns, and differentiating your venture in a crowded market. The example videos are useful to review.

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