“Show Me The Money” Establishing a Community-Based - Organizational Incubator to Strengthen Grassroots CVI Efforts

Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy

Capstone Deliverable 2: Final Two-Pager Template

Due: Friday, November 7, 2025 | 11:59 PM

How to Use This Template

This template is a guide and organizing tool, not a form to copy and paste into. Your two-pager should reflect your voice, your vision, and your project’s story. Use this structure to guide your thinking, but feel free to adapt it, rename sections, or change the order to best fit your work.

Keep these tips in mind:

· Make it your own: Revise language, add sections, or reorganize as needed.

· Think visually: Use photos, charts, logos, add color, or infographics to break up text and capture attention.

· Write for your audience: Speak directly to funders, partners, and decision-makers.

· Be concise: Highlight the most important ideas, this is a snapshot, not a full report.

By the end, your two-pager should feel like something you’d confidently share in a meeting, during a pitch, or with a potential funder.

Student Name

Organization

City, State

Project Title

The Problem

Write 4–6 sentences here describing the core problem and why it matters. Consider including a data point, story, or quote to bring the issue to life.

· What issue are you addressing?

· Who is most impacted by this issue?

· Why is it urgent to act now?

Key Causes

Summarize the main drivers of the problem.

· What are the root causes driving this issue?

· What structural or systemic factors are contributing?

Your Solution

Describe your proposed solution and approach.

· What intervention are you proposing?

· How is it grounded in evidence and/or community knowledge?

· What makes it promising or innovative?

Activities & Timeline

Provide a narrative overview of the key activities you will implement in the first six months and the milestones you expect to reach. Your narrative should describe the sequence of actions, who will be involved, and how these steps will contribute to your project goals. Be specific about timing (e.g., by month or quarter) and highlight any early wins or important checkpoints.

Impact Goals

Describe 2–3 intended outcomes or measurable goals. Be specific about how success will be measured.

· What change are you aiming to achieve?

· How will the community benefit if this succeeds?

· What outcomes will you track?

Budget Snapshot

Provide a brief narrative summary of your project’s budget, including your total projected costs and how the funds will be allocated across major categories (e.g., personnel, program activities, evaluation, supplies). Explain how the budget supports your project’s goals and why the requested resources are necessary

Call to Action

Write a clear and specific ask outlining the resources, commitments, or next steps you are requesting from your audience.

· What support do you need (funding, partnerships, policy changes, etc.)?

· How can someone get involved?