Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Draft Proposal Letter

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Non-profit organization Stokes Nature Center is hoping to raise awareness through “Get Stoked Week” by hosting a week of events at Utah State University. We are asking for a thousand dollars in funds to get the week rolling with a return outcome of 300 volunteers and 5,000 dollars in donations. As the only nature center in Cache Valley, Stokes Nature Center is devoted to creating educational programs for the community by a variety of hands-on experiences. In order to succeed SNC is needs water bottles, shirts, granola bars and Gatorade. Booths will be set up all across the quad on USU campus for Family Day. A representation of your company is requested at this event and in return free advertising for your company. All sponsors, volunteers and donors will be listed on our Web site.

SPONSOR APPEAL
We are looking for donations of water bottles, granola bars, t-shirts, and Gatorade. Your donations will be used as prizes and to attract people to SNC’s events at SNC week. In return your donations will be used as advertisements for your company as well as your company’s name will be listed on the back of every t-shirt.

PROBLEM
Stokes Nature Center is a non-profit organization and needs volunteers and donations to keep operating. The highest priority for SNC is to provide programs that include the opportunity for students of all ages to discover the wonders of nature first-hand. As the only nature center in Cache Valley it provides a variety of high-quality, hands-on programs for the community. As an organization that is operated by volunteers, SNC is in need of more support through people’s time and donations.

SOLUTION
Stokes Nature Center is putting together SNC week to collect donations and increase the number of volunteers. As of now SNC has … volunteers and after this week we are looking to increase this number by 300. We are also planning on 5,000 dollars in donations toward SNC. SNC week will start off with Family Day on the Quad. Booths will be set up and prizes will be given away. Your company is welcome to come and set up their booth to promote your company as well as SNC. Big Blue will be present as well as a dunking machine. Family Day will be targeted at getting donations. The following day will targeted toward college students. A dance will be held in the ballroom and a volunteer sign up sheet will be set up at the door. To top the week off SNC will be holding a 5K run and is in need of water bottles, shirts and granola bars to be donated.

CAPABILITIES
Stokes Nature Center is the only nature center in Cache Valley. SNC is looking to educate the minds of the community with hands-on experiences. It has been running successfully since 1996 with the help of donors and volunteers. SNC wants to increase volunteer and donation numbers after SNC week to provide a better learning for the community. SNC is looking for 1,000 dollars in donations to start preparing. We are in need of Gatorade, water bottles, shirts and granola bars. Holly Strand is the executive director of SNC and with public relations direct Jessica Walker and Lacy Broberg this week will be a success.

CONCLUSION
Your donations are essential in making this week a success. Thank you for your support and helping us celebrate 11 years of nature discovery in Logan Canyon. Your support is invaluable. For more information contact Holly Strand at hsrand@logannature.org.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Final Proposition Paper: Team All Natural

James E. Muellenbach III, CEO

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over 60 percent of adults are overweight. The obvious factors that contribute to this problem are not getting enough exercise and poor eating habits. Burger Planet wants to do its part to help by hiring new fitness guru, Jayne Petersen to add healthy items to its new menu.

New items such as fruit and white meat will be offered with Burger Planet's meals. These additions will attract a new group of people to Burger Planet. These healthy additions will contribute to America's health and have a long lasting effect.

Petersen has helped many stars loose weight and keep it off. She is most famous for helping talk show hostess Opal Whitcomb lose 75 pounds. Petersen is excited to contribute to Burger Planet's new menu. Her familiar face and success is another tool that will used in drawing in a more healthier crowd of people. We want all people to feel they can eat at Burger Planet whether they are watching their weight or not. The overall image is going to be more positive and inviting for everyone.


Jessica Walker
Lacy Broberg
801-555-5555
jwlkak@see.com

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