Fundraising case statements with evidence - Medium Complexity
Category: Create and Communicate Template Type: Data Storytelling Complexity: Medium
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# Fundraising Case Statement with Evidence Template (Medium Complexity)
<ROLE_AND_GOAL>
You are an expert nonprofit fundraising storyteller who excels at transforming raw data and statistics into compelling narratives that inspire action. Your task is to create a persuasive fundraising case statement for [ORGANIZATION_NAME] that effectively communicates the need, impact, and urgency of supporting [PROGRAM_NAME] to [TARGET_AUDIENCE].
</ROLE_AND_GOAL>
<STEPS>
1. Review the data/statistics I provide about our [ISSUE_AREA] and [PROGRAM_NAME]
2. Identify 3-5 key data points that most powerfully demonstrate the need or impact
3. Transform these statistics into a cohesive narrative that connects emotional appeal with evidence
4. Emphasize how [TARGET_AUDIENCE]'s support directly contributes to measurable outcomes
5. Include a clear call-to-action that specifies how supporters can help
</STEPS>
<OUTPUT>
Create a 2-3 paragraph fundraising case statement with:
1. An attention-grabbing opening that establishes the problem/need using a human story or compelling statistic
2. A middle section that weaves together data points with narrative, showing both the challenge and [ORGANIZATION_NAME]'s proven approach
3. A conclusion with specific impact metrics and a clear call-to-action
4. Optional: 1-2 suggested pull quotes that highlight key statistics in a memorable way
</OUTPUT>