You might be wondering what the trick might be. To save you some time here is the answer . . . . Step 2. Step 1 comes before Step 2. No trick answer. The end.

The concept is so simple YET we waste so much time by trying to constantly make shortcuts:

• Let's ask for money from a donor before building a relationship.
• Let's do a capital campaign without taking the time to do a needs assessment or feasibility study.
• Let's ask for funding from a random foundation before even learning what they fund.
• Let's create the goals for our strategic plan without taking the time to get input from the community or at the very least, the people around the table.

The crazy thing is that we KNOW what the right steps are at times but we still choose to skip them because we think we are immune to mistakes.

This sounds so basic but taking the time to do things right . . . might take longer . . . but it gives you the final product you want and need.

If you have questions on what the next step might be for your project, always feel free to reach out at info@midweststudiesgroup.com.