Instructions
1. Today, we will discuss how to fill out our project budget template:
https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/acwspring2015sece280/files/2015/05/Project-Budgets.xlsx
2. Make-up work: Several of you have not yet turned in your Letter of Inquiry assignments. Click here for instructions on that assignment.
Instructions
Today, you will be working in your groups on your proposals.
1) Blog Assignment—Proposal Outline (Due @ end of class today): Each group should talk through their proposals together and aim to have a detailed outline completed by the end of class. Please Categorize this blog post as “Proposal Outline.”
In your outline, please be as detailed as possible. Make sure to note where you need research, where you need to get quotes, what kind of images/graphics you may wish to include, and of course who is completing each portion.
Schedule of Final Days
M, 5/4: Â Studio time; outlines due
W, 5/6: Studio time; research emphasis
M, 5/11: Studio time; writing emphasis
W, 5/13: Studio time
M, 5/18: Rough Drafts due for Peer Review
W, 5/20: Final Draft Due via Assignment Uploader
Following the example of proposals we review in class, you will collaboratively create a proposal for your project. Please include the following elements in your proposal:
A. Executive Summary: Briefly summarize the project–including short paraphrases of each of the proposal components. Must not exceed 250 words/half page.
B. Statement of Need/Problem: Briefly explain the problem you are addressing, with research demonstrating the severity of the problem. You should include statistics from City Tech, quotes from fellow students and/or admin/staff, as well as research/stats from other colleges/universities in NYC and beyond. (3/4 – 1.5 pages)
C. Population to be Served: What population will be impacted by your project? Why did you choose this population to serve? What is the size of this population? (1/2 page)
D. Project Overview and Strategy: Â Provide a clear and concise description of the project, as well as the strategy that you will use to achieve your goals. Include details about any potential partnerships (IE, contractors) or collaborations necessary for completing the project. Also include comparison with other potential solutions for the problem your project is addressing, and an explanation of why your solution is the best choice. (1-2 pages)
E. Expected Barriers / Challenges: Please name the obstacles to your project’s success as well as your strategies to overcome those obstacles. (1/2 page)
F. Project Outcomes: Be specific in describing measurable and verifiable outcomes that you expect to achieve. Be reasonable here—but don’t be afraid to shoot for ambitious goals. (1/2 page)
G. Project Budget: Details TBD – I will post an Excel template for your team’s use. This will be a very rough estimate.
Note: The first example adheres closely to our format, while the second has a few more/different requirements. Both are excellent.
Proposal from Southeast Community College to Community Health Endowment of Lincoln
In-Class Assignment, Monday & Wednesday: While your classmates meet with me, I will ask you to launch in on a business letter assignment—a letter of inquiry requesting permission to submit a full request for funding from a NYC non-profit based on web research.
FREE ARTS NYC
1431 Broadway, 7th & 8th FL
New York, NY 10018-1907
T. 212.974.9092
F. 917.289.3975
info@freeartsnyc.org
Free Arts NYC provides underserved children with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them foster the Self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential. For their programs, is for arts mentoring program (youth ages 6-13 are provided with regular opportunities to express themselves creatively and engage with positive role models, also we doing free arts day is a variety of art projects with a supportive adult mentor.
For this  programs are very crucial due to the fact only 8% of elementary schools meet state standards for arts education and, over 400,000 children are shut out of after school programs that only 1 in 3 children live in poverty, so based on those problem we really needs a solution to helps.
I did check back the 2013 financials balance sheet form this program, I think we need your helps for support because we don’t have enough revenue, we have total LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS now $763.715, so we please let you be our foundation supporters for next year.
Sincerely,
Vivian Yuan
3490Â Harrison ST , Bronx ,NY, 10040 | cell Phone:347-654-8963 |jlujesus@gmail.com
CEO of Interships.com
9130 shore back parkway
Far Rockaway,NY, 11695
347-459-8745
interships.com
Dear CEO of IntershipAsap.com
I am interested in the recently opened position of Graphic Designer in your esteemed company, and would like to submit my application and resume for it. Mr. Philips William, who works as a Project Manager in your company, apprised me about this position. I’m a college student and status as a bachelor student in my junior year, I am a great candidate for this position.
For last 4 years I had been employed as a graphic designer as Freelancer for Monroe College and urban companies. During my tenure with my present and previous employers, I have had the opportunity to develop and hone my skills in different areas of web designing. I am today proficient in various types of graphic designing work, including website templates, logo creation, marketing materials like flyers and brouchers, Mockup for Websites, and book covers.
I have experience of working with different designing software, including the following:
I strongly believe in offering practical, cost-effective solutions and complete adherence to clients’ recommendations. My focus is on developing solutions that are visually appealing and in consonance with the vision and values of my clients. Some of my notable accomplishments include, but are not limited to, the following:
Attached with the application is my resume that provides details about my education, work experience, and professional achievements. I sincerely hope that you will give me a chance to meet you in person to discuss my candidacy further.
About Me
-What are your main qualifications, , skills, and expertise?
My Main Qualifications are Photography, Graphic Design, Advertisement, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, I can work in teams and alone.
-What position(s)—or type of position—are you seeking?
Assistant photographer, Graphic Designer, those are my two strongest qualifications and i believe i would a great job in those areas.
-What type of organization or work setting are you most interested in?
To work for a good graphic Design agency, an advertisement agency or a magazine
About Employers
-What do they want from you?
Employers seek excellent communication skills both verbal and written. They also prefer experience in that particular field of 2 years minimum but if is an Internship then must likely they wont required much or just the basics. Employers also require a certain level of expertise with the use of computers, Programs such as Photoshop, illustrator, Lightroom, Adobe Suit.
Employers hiring are mostly non-profit or independent advertising agencies, magazines, and Studios.
The education at City Tech has prepared me by emphasizing the need to become familiar with both the traditional way of doing Advertisement which includes Programs and research, as well as becoming familiar with Advertiser and Professionals that are already in the field and can help me get there. In addition, This kind of job allows me to become more creative not just in the work area but in my life, for occasions like birthdays, parties, etc. The things i can do with this are endless.
Links
http://brooklyntechtriangle.com/
https://www.themuse.com/
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/med/5016346112.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/med/5012980329.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/med/5008652693.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/sls/5013792441.html
Marlon Furye
Herald Hernandez
A. Executive Summary: seeking to acquire  funding to upgrade technological equipment and software used by students and teachers.
B. Statement of Need/Problem: outdated machines and technology.
C. Population to be Served: ) students, teachers and faculty.
D. Project Overview and Strategy:Â Â used of fund-raising to remedy the issue.
E. Expected Barriers / Challenges: we might not be able to hit the goal. the process it might be  a long process.
F. Project Outcomes: upgrading computer’s lab and technology for students, professors and faculty to use in courses.
G. Project Budget: Research needed. rough estimate (500,000) thousands.
NYCCTCafeteriaProposal <rough draft
Members: Amelia, Yishi, and Vivian
Executive Summary by: Meredith Taylor
Statement of Need by: Catherine Paczkowski
Population Served by Catherine Packowski
Project Overview and Strategy by Carla Tabb
 Expected Barriers/Challenges by Meredith Taylor
Project Outcomes by Meredith Taylor
Project Budget by Luis Campoverde
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