It’s that time again—time to participate in this year’s 60-Second Pitch Contest!
I’m super excited because the contest is not only a valuable learning experience about communicating succinctly and clearly, but it’s also an opportunity for one of you to win lifetime access to our signature grant writing course, Grant Writing Made Easy.
Read on to learn how to participate and what you can win!
All you have to do to enter is create a 60-second video pitch for either a specific program/project or general operating funds for your nonprofit organization. Then, post your pitch video on the Grant Writing Mastermind Group on Facebook.
(If you’re not in the group yet, send a request to join the group here and then once you’re inside the group, you can post your video.)
The deadline to share your pitch is Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 11:59 pm CT.
We will then judge the entries, and announce the winners on November 19 inside the Grant Writing Mastermind Group and on our newsletter and social media.
The first-place winner will get a free lifetime membership to Grant Writing Made Easy (which is currently available for $249).
Five others will get $20 gift cards for Grant Writing Made Easy.
I want to close out by sharing some tips on how to make your pitch the best that it can be.
- Make sure that you clearly state the name of your organization, and if you’re presenting a pitch for funding for a specific program, share the name of that program.
- You’ll also want to state your organization’s mission or the purpose of the program.
- Explain the gap in service that you’re addressing and the population that you’re serving.
- Finally, make sure that the viewer understands what you’ll be able to achieve with the funding.
You should make your pitch exactly how you would if you were really standing in front of a funder who said something like, “Convince me in just 60 seconds that I should award you this grant.”
You’ll also want your video to be high quality and your speaking to be clear. (Yes, we’re awarding style points, but don’t sacrifice substance for style!)
Before you hit record, practice your pitch, ideally with an audience who can give you good feedback. And don’t be afraid to do a couple of takes before posting your pitch!
If you have any questions about the 60-Second Pitch Contest, please share them inside the Grant Writing Mastermind Group or email us at support@grantwritingmadeeasy.com.
We can’t wait to see your pitch!
