Pitching Your ProposalSample

Pitching Your Proposal, Part I According to molecular biologist, John Medina, the human brain craves meaning more than details. This means, according to an article in the Harvard Business Review , those hearing your message will quickly forget the details unless they first hear why your concept is important. For business leaders, your why is your pitch or tagline. Carmine Gallo, a Harvard University instructor, has three recommendations for constructing your pitch: 1\. Keep it short 2\. Identify one idea you want your audience to remember 3\. Make sure your team is unified Jesus said in Mark 10:45, "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Jesus was masterful at making His pitch. Join us in this Bible reading plan as we help you develop your organization’s pitch. Questions for Reflection : * Why is it important to develop a pitch for yourself or your organization? * Of the three keys to constructing your pitch recommended by Carmine Gallo, which one do you think you struggle with the most? * What was the key concept or message that Jesus wanted to convey in His “pitch” in Mark 10:45?