Build a Sourcing Calendar With SWOT
Use SWOT to choose donation-drive timing and partners based on local conditions.
The reframe: sourcing is strategy, not just saying yes. Donation volume can hide operational risk. SWOT helps you ask whether an opportunity fits the store you actually have this month. Strengths and weaknesses are inside the store List what you can reliably do: trained sorters, truck access, furniture repair, boutique pricing, bilingual donor communication, or large storage. Then list real constraints: narrow intake door, limited electrical testing, no evening volunteers, full textile racks, or weak disposal budget. Opportunities and threats are outside the store External conditions include student move-out, estate cleanouts, neighborhood renovations, weather, disposal fees, competitor pickup services, and…
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