The following proposal has been prepared by the African Student Association (AFSA) at Utah State University (USU). This proposal includes information about AFSA current needs and solutions that include receiving support from Zions Bank. Also included are several of AFSA goals which will allocate any support received to appropriate uses.
We the African Student Association (AFSA) at Utah State Universtiy (USU) exist to promote African culture on the USU campus and in the surrounding community, due to current needs we propose that Zions Bank, a leader in business and community enrichment donate $2,500 to the AFSA to support the annual African Banquet held on USU's campus each year and other club activities which enable us to share many aspects of African culture with a large, and diverse group of people in the Logan area.
Zions Bank has been a community leader in Logan for many years. Because Zions branches are located in Utah and the close surrounding area we know that communities like Logan are important to Zions. More specifically we know that Zions is committed to supporting diversity Zions president A. Scott Anderson said, "It is our goal to select and retain qualified employees that represent all segments of the communities we support." Zions has supported several diversity projects including the Hispanic Business Awards Ceremony, and the refugee employment program of the Asian Association of Utah. Supporting the AFSA will help Zions Bank further their involvement in supporting diversity.
Each year the AFSA hold a African Banquet on the USU campus which focuses on the best of African culture. The banquet has seen increased support and attendance, but is difficult to fund with our limited resources. The African food served at the banquet costs $2,000 alone, and greatly exceeds our annual budget of $500. Without community support this banquet which displays the best of African dance, music, food and dress will not continue, and people in the Logan area will lose a valuable opportunity to learn about African culture.
By receiving an annual grant of $2,500 from Zions Bank AFSA will be able to organize and promote the African Banquet each year. In addition we will be able to pursue our other goals which include cultural programs in the Logan area that will expose the community to African culture. AFSA is a International Student Club at USU and has the leadership needed to accomplish the organization's goals of educating USU students and community members on African culture. Newly appointed association president Jojo Beyene and her cabinet are committed to AFSA's growth and success.
We encourage Zions Bank to support the AFSA and send the proposed grant of $2,500 to the address provided. If you have any questions please contact Dexter Summers at dexter.summers@aggiemail.usu.edu
References:
"Zions Bank Diversity Commitment." Zions Bank. Zions Bank Human Resource Department, 2009. Web. 14 Apr 2010.
I think this is an excellent proposal. I like that you used a quote from Zions' president and tied it back into your goal. I would do a little proofreading, but overall, very well done.
ReplyDeleteI like how you used Zions Bank's words in here to hit home. You got to the point pretty early on, I think that is good thing, all around good job.
ReplyDeleteThis a great proposal. You have a lot of supporting information as well. You might want to shift the budget information into your first paragraph because then it would follow the format. You want to say what you want from them at the very first so they'll decide if they're interested or not.
ReplyDeleteThis proposal looks great. And the information you have supporting your proposal is very well done.
ReplyDeleteGreat draft! I think that you've got a great start on your proposal. I think you guys approached it really well and were good at requesting an exchange as opposed to begging for money.
ReplyDeleteOkay so this is what Preston told us when we met with him last week. He said to organize this prospectus with headings (by topic). He said that makes it easier to follow. He said we need to mention what Zion's Bank will get out of this exchange and elaborate on that more. He said instead of using the word "donate" us "contribute". And we need to add the executive summary which should be the first 2 paragraphs of the prospectus. Thanks Cam!
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