• State your name and the name of the organization you would like to receive the funding. 

• State where the organization is located.

• Share the mission of the organization.

• Describe the purpose of the organization (what it does, who its serves, how it serves).

• Describe how the funds will be used.

• Identify who the funds will impact.

• State how the organization would benefit from receiving the donation.

• End with a heartfelt ask and thank you.

You have 5 minutes to MAKE YOUR PITCH so make it count!

KNOW THE FACTS:
Practice your elevator speech.  You need to be able to tell the story of the work your organization does in less than 1 minute.  People get lost easily by drawn out explanations.  Write down what they do, how they do it, and who is affected. Then, wrap that around a few sentences, and voila!  You have your pitch.  If the organization that you nominated is drawn from the basket and you do not feel confident that you can clearly and concisely promote it, pass this time and brush up on the facts so you can make a solid pitch another time.

TELL THE "HEART" STORY:
Be sure that the group has a very clear understanding of why you nominated this particular organization/charity and why it is deserving of consideration.  Why does it matter to YOU?

SHOW THEM THE MONEY:
Where will the money go?  How will it be used?  The women in the room are ready to make a wise choice about where they donate.  This is not about a detailed financial statement, but rather a strong description of what the funds will be supporting.  Taking the time to find out where the money will go pays off in the long run and will give you the confidence to stand up and make your pitch to the group.  If you do not explain this in your allotted time to make your pitch, the women will ask in the Q & A session, so you will still need to have an answer.

• Be nominated by a current member.

• Be based in and serve the Beaufort area (donations must be used in the Beaufort area).

• Must be a registered 501c3 public nonprofit/charity organization eligible to provide tax receipts for donations. Private 501c3 Foundations are not eligible.  

• Be established for at least 2 full years (no start-ups).  

• Agree to provide updates on fund usage.

• Agree not to use, give, or sell the contact information of our members for additional solicitation by them or other organizations.

• Not be National or International nonprofit, programs or organizations. Our focus is on local nonprofits where our contributions make an impact.