1. Organization Name
Presenter’s Name

2. Who You Are / Why does your org exist
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Who You Are / Why does your org exist
Your org’s mission
Tell a short story to bring your mission to life.
Why does it matter?
Can you use data to show impact?
What makes your mission unique or special?
Who do you serve?
How have you made a difference?
Why should it matter to others?
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3. Describe the Problem You’re Trying to Solve
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Describe the Problem You’re Trying to Solve
Explain what the problem is and why it’s a problem.
How can employees make a difference by solving this problem?
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4. Describe the Solution You’re Hoping For
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Describe the Solution You’re Hoping For
Describe what success will look like/feel like for those you serve?
Who are the customers that will benefit from the solution?
How would they use the solution?
NOTE: Clearly describing what success looks like will become your “North Star” for ensuring your project stays on track.
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5. Define the Solution You’re Hoping For
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Define the Solution You’re Hoping For
What do you hope you’ll have at the end of the Hackathon? Be as specific as possible. Examples include…
Redesign our website
Build an app that accomplishes X, Y, and or Z
Create a list of recommendations for improving our volunteer engagement plan, and build a proof of concept for one of the ideas
NOTE: Take your cut at what you think the end result should be, but be open and invite project members to inform the output.
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6. Skills Most Needed for Your Project
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Skills Most Needed for Your Project
What kind of Microsoft employees would you like to have on your team?
Skills they should have (examples: coding, design, marketing, etc)?
Passions they should have?
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Resources Available
What resources do you have that might come into play?
Technology you are using
Microsoft employees already on the team
Other staff members or volunteers
IT/Tech savvy staff member or volunteer
Just you? (That’s OK )
Where can people can go to learn more about you?
Organization website
A blog
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8. Next Steps: How You Want Us to Get Involved
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Next Steps: How You Want Us to Get Involved
Close the deal with a specific ask.
Join our team if you are X, Y, and or Z
If you are interested in leading our project, talk to me afterward
Include your contact info if they have questions
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9. Thank you!
Your Name
Your Contact Info
Your org’s website URL