Problem-Solution Storyboard Illustrates problem in great detail, equal emphasis on detailing your solution

Problem detail #1 Use your 5 Whys to help you here – what does the problem look like on the outside? How does everyone know this is a problem?

Problem detail #2 Why is that an issue? Again, use your 5 Whys to help you here

Problem detail #3 Why is that a problem? Now we are getting closer to the root cause

The root cause What is the root cause of the problem?

Solution detail #1 How your solution addresses Problem detail #3 Trust me- you’re working backwards toward the ask

Solution detail #2 How your solution addresses problem detail #2

Solution detail #3 How your solution addresses the problem that everyone sees first. Because the big picture impact will come just before…

The ask Why your project needs to be funded - to implement your solution because it results in truly solving the problem on multiple levels.