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Case for support draft

A working case for support you edit and reuse across bids.

When to use

Before writing any major bid or campaign, once a year.

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Prompt template

Draft a case for support for our YMCA association. Structure: (1) The problem — one page, evidence-based, no exaggeration, (2) Why us — what we uniquely bring, (3) What we do — outcomes, not activities, (4) The ask — specific, costed, (5) What changes — for participants, community, sector. Plain English. Under 1500 words. Cite evidence sources as {{source: ...}} placeholders where I need to fill in.

Replace each highlighted placeholder with real context. Keep names and safeguarding details out.

When to use this prompt

Reach for this prompt when you need to a working case for support you edit and reuse across bids. It's designed for Fundraising, CEO. Typically used within Fundraising work.

Draft with AI, then have a colleague verify facts and tone before use.

How to use it
  1. 1

    Gather your inputs

    Have your local context, audience and goal to hand.
  2. 2

    Fill in the highlighted placeholders

    Copy the template above and replace every highlighted placeholder with real, local context.
  3. 3

    Run it in your AI tool

    Paste into your preferred AI assistant. Ask a follow-up if the output misses your association's tone.
  4. 4

    Work through the checklist

    Tick every item before you send, publish or act on the output.
Why this prompt works

Produces a reusable core narrative funders can adapt into bids and appeals.

Worked example
Problem: youth mental health in our region
What good output looks like

A working case for support with evidence placeholders you complete.

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