PROJECT PITCHING GUIDE
Objective: To transform the insights from your Pre-work Activity (Learner Situationer and Insights
Report) into a compelling, seven-minute project pitch that can attract feedback, support, and potential
funding from a panel of experts and a live audience. This guide breaks down the process into three clear
phases: Foundation (Pre-Work), Crafting the Pitch, and Delivery & Execution.
Step 1: Identify Your Core Project Review your Report and identify the single most pressing issue and
your most promising "proposed way forward." Your project pitch should focus on one clear, actionable
project. Don't try to solve everything at once. Ask yourself: Is this project specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART)? GUIDE QUESTIONS: What are the main problems and
what are its negative outcomes? (The problem and its effects) What is the context under which the
problem arose? (Underlying causes and roots) Why is it important to pursue change relative to the
problem identified? (Relevance)
Step 2: Form Your Pitching Team The pre-work involved coordination with peers and mentors. For the
pitch, form a small and dedicated 4-people team. Assign roles based on strengths: a primary speaker, a
slide designer, a content researcher, etc. Everyone should contribute. Phase
2: Crafting Your 7-Minute Pitch Deck & Narrative You have only 7 minutes. Every second must count.
Structure your pitch using the following proven formula. Aim for approximately 1 minute per section.
Slide 1: The Hook (The Problem) - 1 minute Content: A powerful, relatable opening. Start with a short
story, a surprising statistic, or a compelling image from your research.
Key Question: Why should the audience care right now? Example: "In our community, 7 out of 10
students we surveyed said they feel they have no safe space to discuss mental health. This isn't just a
number; this is our friends feeling alone." GUIDE QUESTIONS: What are the prevalent issues in your
school community? How are learners and community members affected by these issues and problems?
How are the learners and community members within the school community affected by the problems?
What causes these issues and problems?
Slide 2: The Insight (Your Research) - 1 minute Content: Briefly present the key evidence from your Pre-
work Report that validates the problem. Mention your process: "Through surveys with 100 students and
interviews with our guidance counselors and school head, we discovered that..." Key Question: What
proof do you have that this is a real and significant issue?
Slide 3: The Solution (Your Project) - 2 minutes Content: This is the core of your pitch. Clearly and
concisely state your project's name and what it does. Be Specific: Is it a peer-mentorship program? A
community clean-up app? A weekly student-led tutorial hub? Explain the "How": Briefly describe the
main activities. "The 'Buddy System will train 20 senior students to provide a listening ear and guide
their peers to professional resources." GUIDE QUESTIONS: What organizations, institutions, or current
programs exist in the community that may help solve the problem? What are the current initiatives
being undertaken to address the problem? Which of the solutions pursued worked, and which did not?
What are the reasons why the solutions pursued did not work? How did the learners and community
members respond to the pursued solutions?
Slide 4: The Impact (The Benefit) - 1 minute Content: Clearly articulate the positive change your project
will create. Use metrics: "We aim to reach 200 students in the first semester, reduce reported feelings of
isolation by 30%, and create a sustainable support model." Mention wider benefits: How does this
improve the school or community at large?
Slide 5: The Action Plan (The Execution) - ~1 minute • Content: Show you've thought about the practical
steps. This demonstrates credibility. Outline a simple timeline: "In Month 1, we will recruit and train. In
Month 2, we will launch our awareness campaign. In Month 3, we will begin weekly sessions." Mention
key partners: "We will collaborate with our School Psychology Club and the Barangay Health Center."
Slide 6: The Ask (What You Need) - 1 minute Content: Be explicit about what you need to make this
project a reality. This is crucial for the experts. Break it down: Are you asking for funding? (e.g., "We
need P5,000 for training materials and refreshments.") Are you asking for mentorship? Connections?
Volunteers? Justify the cost: Explain what the money or resources will be used for.
GUIDE QUESTIONS: What ideas can you propose to solve the problem? What studies or reports can you
share to support the idea may work? What physical, financial, and/legal support is needed to realize
your ideas? How can the members of the school community help you to realize your ideas to solve the
problem? DESIGN TIPS FOR YOUR SLIDES: Visuals over Text: Use high-quality images, icons, and graphs.
Avoid large blocks of text. Consistency: Use a consistent color scheme and font. One Idea Per Slide: Each
slide should communicate one core message. Phase 3: Mastering the Delivery A great idea with a poor
delivery will fail. make this project LAKBAY LIDER 2025: Empowering Learner Leaders through the DepEd
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