Inside the judges chambers Identify the need Why

Inside the judges chambers… § Identify the need § Why is your service, program product important § Share research on competition. “Liked Gap analysis on competitors” § Explain your program § Make sure they can visualize what you do § Can they “see” what will happen § Don’t let them not get it. “I don’t quite understand what they would do” § Include staff § Include success identification and measurement

Inside the judges chambers… § Common definitions § Use common definitions. “Kids is vague” § Make sure uncommon terms are defined well § Watch words that you use a lot and view as “common” § Visuals § “poverty map” “ § “nice logo” § “great image and color” § Financials § Do you understand what this will cost? § Do you have reasonable start-up expenses and a plan/means to acquire the needed funding?

Inside the judges chambers… § Impact beyond those served § Impact and benefit beyond those you serve, to the community at large § Do you collaborate § Don’t be disjointed § Watch just getting the facts out § Make sure one point flows to the next , be clear when you change points § Share your experience § Expertise and experience were noticed and valued § Share your passion § “Great passion, limited resources”

Aaron L. Levitt Social Entrepreneurship Challenge Judges Evaluation 1. The need the organization fulfills is clearly defined. 2. The organization has a clear program strategy. 3. I have confidence the organization can achieve its goals. 4. This organization is worthy of financial support 5. The presentation was clear, well organized, articulate and understandable. 6. The presentation was well die livered, making good use of allotted time. 7. The presentation was interesting, engaging and established rapport with the audience. 8. The presenters responded well to questions and comments.

What are we afraid of? § § § § Speaking (41%) Heights (32%) Bugs and Insects (24%) Financial problems (23%) Deep water (22%) Sickness (20%) Death (19%) Flying (18%) Jerry’s take

Outside the judges chambers. . § Be Prepared § This leads to confident and authentic presentations § Look the Part, Be the Part § Keep it Simple § Be Engaging

Ground Rules. ü One (or two) Pagers sent to the judges on Monday, May 12 DUE DATE MONDAY 8 am ü Power. Points assembled On Friday, May 16 DUE DATE FRIDAY 8 am ü Presentation is 20 MINUTES MAX. This is presentation and questions.