rfp dating game
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The RFP Dating Gamehow to submit a request for proposal & find your perfect partnerPresented by Avi Kaplan
See3 is the digital agency for do-gooders. We work with nonprofits and social causes, activating people to change the world. Through developing videos, websites and digital strategies, we deliver on goals like fundraising, advocacy, awareness, recruitment and more.
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Our Values
Poll Question 1:Is your org submitting a
RFP in 2016?
Poll Question 2:What area of service are
you requesting a proposal for?
Poll Question 3:What is the size of your
project?
What’s your type?
the hook-up
the relationship seeker
the hook up the relationship• Know exactly what you’re
looking for, don’t want a lot of talk
• You have confidence & experience with the nature of the work to be performed
• Provider may be more of a commodity to you
• Does not need to be long term relationship
• Need someone to lead and advise you on yourjourney
• Know what your type is, not sure where to find that special someone
• Seeking a long-term project partner
• Determined by good working relationship and capabilities
RFP, RFI, RFQ, or WTF?
what makes a great RFP?
qualities of a great RFP
• Be specific
• Be clear
• Give us a budget
• Let us know the current project status
• Give us some time
the hook up the relationship
Quick, fast, but not the best use of your resources.
Longevity, stability, and continued increase of engagement.
the relationship seeker
The amount of forethought and effort you put into the process will greatly affect
the quality and ease of the process, as well as the outcome of the final product.
what are the steps to finding your ideal partner?
set up yourprofile
preparation
❑ Get your organization organized -
❑ Clarify the project scope as best you can - be clear about what you are seeking and why
❑ Define qualities of a good partner
❑ Do some research to discover potential matches
❑ Get out there in the right places - crowded bar, networking or community event, intro from a friend, etc.
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swipe left,swipe right
finding your ideal match
❑ What’s their staff size?
❑ Years in business?
❑ Who are the people that will actually work on your project (vs Executive Team bios)?
❑ Do they provide project management?
❑ How many projects do they typically handle at any one time?
❑ What’s your typical project budget?
❑ Recent projects and details on role in each
#soulmates?
developing trust
❑ Are they professional or casual in communications?
❑ Do they respond promptly?
❑ Do they do what they say they’re going to do when they say they are going to?
❑ Are you talking to the person who’s actually going to work on your project?
❑ Do they have references you can speak to?
get expert dating advice
We can help define and clarify what your goals and needs are for an upcoming project.
Contact us if you’ve got a big new project coming up and you are unclear on exactly how to proceed with the project, or you just need a trusted partner.
are you the one?
Congratulations, it’s a match! Contact us today. We’re here for you, bae.