Grants

An emcee (MC) engages with the audience encouraging them to pledge funds, with the aim of raising a minimum of $8,000 per organisation.

United Way Glenelg together with AWA Alliance Bank will provide the following;

Pitch coaching: To Support each “pitcher” to articulate their request to better secure funding for their project.

Individual support: After the pitch coaching we continue to work with you to hone your pitch and build your confidence to tell your story.

Guaranteed and matched funding: United Way Glenelg and its partner AWA Alliance Bank expect to provide guaranteed funding of at least $8,000 per participating organisation to match pledges made by audience members at the event. This means every dollar raised for the organisation on the night up to $8,000 will be matched.

Marketing video: Powerhouse Productions will work with your organisation to develop a one minute video of your organisations work to share with your networks.

Shark Pitch is an excellent opportunity to connect donors and community organisations in an innovative way. It allows people wanting to give back, whether financially, in time or with services and products to link organisations already established but needing support. It also allows community groups to up skill their staff and/or volunteers with public presentations, pitching and marketing themselves. 

The event: You will have the opportunity to participate in an event that will allow you to connect directly with a roomful of potential donors! You simply show up on the night and make your pitch.

If you are interested in participating in the Shark Pitch event you must complete our expression of interest form by Friday 30 June 2023.  

How organisations are selected to pitch:

• All expressions of interests are sent to a panel independent of United Way Glenelg. The panel will give United Way Glenelg their recommendations.
• The project must address an identified gap or need in the Glenelg Shire community.
• The pitch must be clear, concise and compelling.                                                                                                     

If offered the opportunity to participate in SHARK PITCH you will need to identify who will pitch on behalf of your community Organisation and provide their bio and photo. This individual will be expected to participate in the pitch coaching session with a colleague (could be a board member or another staff member). 

Still not sure what the Shark Pitch experience is like? Watch the video of our 2019 event: