Grant Coordinator Training: Your Program in a Minute

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Today’s Presenter

Karen Askey

Executive Assistant

to the Director of Employment & Training

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Today’s Goals

• Differentiate Between Elevator Speech and Program in a Minute
• Practice as a Group
• Develop Your Own Pitch
• Quick Tip: Using GPPR Brand Standards

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First �Impressions

7 Seconds or Less!

• Studies have shown that it only takes 7 seconds to make a first impression.
• What we say and how we say it can create a lasting impression.
• We represent our programs; impressions MATTER!

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Elevator Speech v. Program in a Minute

• Elevator Speech is about YOU
• Background, qualifications, goals, etc.
• Program in a Minute is about YOUR PROGRAM
• What it provides, who it benefits, etc.

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Tell Me About Your Program

What do I say?

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How Comfortable Are You?

I can pitch my program with confidence.

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• Your audience
• Your time
• Your purpose

What to Consider

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Putting It Together

• One sentence naming the program, providing its abbreviation, and explaining what its basic purpose is.
• One sentence describing the outcomes or goals of the program.
• One sentence describing who is eligible for the program or who the program helps.

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Let’s Practice

Describe WDP

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How would you describe WDP?

• Basic Purpose
• Outcomes or Goals
• Eligibility or who it helps

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Let’s Do It!

Small Group Breakouts

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How would you describe your program?

• Basic Purpose
• Outcomes or Goals
• Eligibility or who it helps

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Sharing

Any volunteers?

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How Comfortable Are You?

After this training, I can pitch my program with confidence.

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Resource Links

• Karen Askey, karen.askey@state.co.us
• LinkedIn Learning
• Making a Positive First Impression
• Elevator Pitch
• Program Summary One Pager

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Thank

You!

Until We �Meet Again!

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