{"product_id":"from-scratch-building-a-communications-department-that-can-outlast-you-individual-licensing","title":"From Scratch, Building a Communications Department That Can Outlast You (Individual Licensing)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eFrom Scratch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comprehensive, real-world \u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"652\"\u003ecommunications capacity-building system\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to help social impact organizations \u003cstrong\u003e(and beyond)\u003c\/strong\u003e build or rebuild an in-house communications department that can last beyond any one person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eWhen you purchase this system, you receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eThe From Scratch Capacity-Building System (50+ pages)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eA deeply intentional, step-by-step digital guide that walks you through building sustainable communications infrastructure from the ground up — rooted in lived experience, not theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eInside, you’ll work through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eFoundational Clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eMission, Vision, \u0026amp; 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All rights reserved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy purchasing, downloading, and accessing \u003cem\u003eFrom Scratch: A Sustainable Communications Capacity-Building System\u003c\/em\u003e, you agree to the following terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis digital product is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized copying, distribution, resale, or misuse is prohibited and may result in legal action and financial liability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDIVIDUAL LICENSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Individual License is valid for \u003cstrong\u003eone (1) person only\u003c\/strong\u003e and is intended for personal learning and professional development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePermitted use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloading and saving the PDF for personal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting or annotating for individual learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying concepts in your own role or practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot permitted:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharing or distributing the materials in any form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUploading files to shared drives, platforms, or email lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the materials for staff training, workshops, or client work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModifying, copying, reselling, or repurposing the content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving branding or copyright notices\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis digital capacity-building system is provided for educational and informational purposes only. 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