Elements and Performance Criteria
- Investigate funding opportunities for project
- Develop a funding proposal
- Summarise the proposed project, the purpose of funding and the amount sought
- Determine project timelines and budget breakdown
- Prepare funding documentation
- Collate additional materials and testimonials to support request for funding
- Arrange an independent review of funding proposal and seek tax and regulatory advice where necessary
- Prepare return on investment information for potential investors
- Pitch project and funding request
- Plan and document presentation approach and intended outcomes
- Choosepresentation strategies, format and delivery methodsthat match thecharacteristicsof the target audience
- Selectpresentation aids, materialsandtechniquesthat suit the format and purpose of the presentation
- Present proposal using persuasive communication techniques to secure audience interest
- Respond to audience questions on central ideas and concepts
- Evaluate presentation to identify strengths and weaknesses to inform subsequent presentations
- Examine terms and conditions of potential funding