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Fundraising Business Plan Pitch Outline. Kim Alter Will Morgan November 4 , 2008. Fundraising Presentation Outline. Open Problem, Mission and USP Business Summary & objectives Target Market SWOT Market Analysis Marketing (Product, price, distribution and promotion)
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Fundraising Business Plan Pitch Outline Kim Alter Will Morgan November 4, 2008
Fundraising Presentation Outline • Open • Problem, Mission and USP • Business Summary & objectives • Target Market • SWOT • Market Analysis • Marketing (Product, price, distribution and promotion) • Business Model • Team • Financials • Money raised and The Ask • Risks and contingencies • Close
Open • Opening Gambit • Relate a “Grab You” story here about “WHY” you are doing this work. • Benefits for your audience • Why its important to them to listen. • Tell them what you are going to tell them • Presentation Outline
Problem, Mission and USP • Problem Statement • If not already in Opening Gambit, clarify what is the problem you are trying to solve, and for whom • Mission Statement • State social enterprise’s mission and key objectives related to solving the problem • Unique Selling Proposition (USP) • State why is your SE uniquely positioned to solve the problem
Business Summary & Objectives • Brief summary of social enterprise and its business activities • Explain how will social enterprise help to solve the social problem Objectives • Typical “Hard” numbers • Sales 1st year, or 2, 3, or 5 years • Growth rate (scaling goals) • Time/% to sustainability • Social benefit metrics • Number of jobs created • Positive impact on the environment • Number of people effected
Target Market • Describe your customer(s) and their attributes as they related to “buying/using your products and services.” • If applicable, consider “early adopters” or “first users”. • What are their specific traits if different from the above. • How are your customers segmented? • Additional appropriate information that strengthens understanding SE’s customers
SWOT Strengths • What factors can you use to our benefit ? Weaknesses • What factors do we have to overcome or account for in our plan if we are to be successful ? Opportunities • What elements of the market and/or environment support your organization’s efforts ? Threats • What elements of the market and/or environment deter this organization’s efforts ?
Market Analysis • Numbers/Data – Total addressable market size, location, demographics. Charts are better for this section if there is enough data. • Monetized market data - Try to find what the market spends on this type product or service. If there is no current market, try to estimate “Value”. • Target Market Size - segment target market, if required for selection/marketing. • Show “early adopters” portion of the market • Trends – describe how is the market changing and may change in the future. Indicate possible impacts of trends on social enterprise market. .
Competitive Analysis • Who are your main competitors? • What are the strengths and weakness relative to that of your social enterprise? • How is your social enterprise positioned against your competition
Marketing • Product - What is your product (service)? • How does it meet the market needs (benefits) ? • Price - Describe how your price strategy and how you have set your price. • How it is your product positioned to succeed vis-à-vis the competition ? • Distribution - How will your distribute your product? Different from current distribution? • Is the cost or method of distribution key to the viability to your social enterprise ? • Promotion • How will you reach your target market?
Business Model Example Shown Production Marketing Advertising& PR to generate Demand Kits (on debt) & Training BCP Beekeepers Moneyfrom Honey sales Direct Channel Honey for Money Consumers Honey(~ 20% to repay debt) Honey ! ~ 80% for distribution & sale to consumers IndirectChannel Distributors
Team • Leadership – describe the background and impetus of the social entrepreneur and why they are essential to lead the social enterprise. • Management - key people in the social enterprise and their relevant experience and qualifications for their role. • Functional Staff and Strategic Partners – who are they and how do they contribute to success. • Board Members (if appropriate)
Money Raised and Needed • State how much you need to execute plan • Timebound to business plan or presentation timeline • Financial obligations so far • Amount and from whom • The Ask • How much do you need to bridge the gap • What will it be used for or the difference it will make towards achieving success/solving the problem
Risks and Contingencies • What are the main risks your Social enterprise faces toward achieving its mission and objectives? • How will you manage and/or mitigate these risks? • Describe the key factors determining the success or failure of the plan • What do you need to do to ensure success?
Close • Restate Mission (in simple terms) • Key points in your presentation • Your main goal (related to solving problem) • How audience can participate in the solution (WIIFY) • THANK YOU! • Questions?