Spend a few minutes planning your presentation for maximum impact ….

Consider incorporating the points below into your presentation – but remember, you only have 5 minutes!

• Start with a compelling opening statement … ”118,500 children on Long Island face hunger on a daily basis…”
• 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 what this donation will “buy” for our community
• Explain the measurements that will be used by the charity to ensure the success of this program, and make the best use of the donation
• End with a heartfelt request and a thank you to your fellow members for their consideration