Tips and Guidelines for MASS AVE SKATE PARK PROPOSALS… Writing Proposals. Tips and Guidelines for MASS AVE SKATE PARK PROPOSALS…

Basic Questions to Answer… Why? What? How? Who? Where? How long? How much?

Executive Summary Most Important Part of the Proposal 1st impression Written last Concise Description Identify Expected Outcomes

Objectives Expected Outcomes of the Project Create short and long-term Answer What you will do For whom How much By when

Methods Critical Part Longest Part Plan of Action Starts with overall approach Relevance Effectiveness Innovativeness

Evaluation Describe the Means Benchmarks for Success Purpose of Evaluation Data Needed How Reported

Qualifications Success of the Project Related Experience Facilities Equipment Available Any Consultants GIVE EVIDENCE

Timetable How Long? Specific Tasks Milestone Charts Components and Dates

Budget Show Annual and Overall Cost Detailed Budget Salaries Facilities Experience Narrative Alongside Look up and Follow Specific Forms

Proposals End in Mind… Mayor is the Audience Formality of Forms Method Conscious Begin to have a Presentation in Mind.