The best thing you can do to prepare for your presentation is complete the Organization Nomination Form. Your presentation should be simple and not overly formal. In 5 minutes you should be able to tell what the organization does, what kind of impact it makes and what they will specifically do with the money given to them. 

Know the facts!
You need to be able to tell the story of the work your organization does in under 1 minute. Write down what they do, how they do it and who is affected. Then wrap that around a few sentences and you’ve got your pitch. 

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Tell the HEART story!
Be sure to think of a way to tie in a meaningful story of the organization's work so that the group has a very clear understanding and connection to that work. As you prepare, write down: Why you are involved? Why does it matter to you? Who/what have you seen change in the times you have been involved with this organization? You can choose to bring in a representative from the organization or someone who has personally benefitted from this organization's work.

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Show them the MONEY!
Where will the money go? The people in the room are ready to make a wise choice about where they donate. Deliver a description of what the funds will be supporting. 

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Talking Points 

• Start with a compelling opening statement. 

• Introduce yourself and the name of the organization you would like to receive the funding.

• Share the organization's mission.

• Describe the program that you would like funded, and provide some background information, if possible.

• Identify who the funds will impact, and how many people it has served, and how many will be served by this donation.

• Tell how essential this program is, and what our community will miss if this program does not get funded.

• Share how this donation will benefit our community.

• Explain how the organization will make the use of the donation.

• End with a heartfelt request and a thank you to your fellow members for their consideration.

Q&A Tips
When you are chosen to present your organization here is a list of questions that you should be prepared to discuss.  

• What is the name of the organization?

• Where is it located?

• What is the mission of the organization?

• What does the organization do? For whom?

• How is the organization currently funded?

• How will the funds be used?

• Would any of the funds go to administrative costs? (They shouldn’t!)

• How would the organization benefit from receiving the donation?

• Is the organization a recognized 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization?