Proposal & Pitch Writing

A strong proposal or pitch can win clients, attract investors, and get approvals. This lesson teaches you how to write persuasive proposals and present your ideas clearly in English.

🟢 1️⃣ Structure of a Business Proposal

  1. Title / Subject

    • Example: “Proposal: Social Media Marketing Campaign for XYZ Startup”

  2. Executive Summary

    • A short overview of your idea or project.

    • Example: “This proposal outlines a 3-month marketing campaign to increase brand awareness and customer engagement for XYZ Startup.”

  3. Objectives / Goals

    • What you want to achieve.

    • Example: “Increase social media followers by 20% and generate at least 100 new leads.”

  4. Plan / Methodology

    • How you will achieve your goals.

    • Example: “Run weekly campaigns, collaborate with influencers, and track engagement metrics.”

  5. Budget & Timeline

    • Estimated costs and completion period.

    • Example: “Estimated budget: $5,000; Duration: 3 months.”

  6. Conclusion / Call to Action

    • End with a clear request for approval or next steps.

    • Example: “We request approval to launch this campaign starting next month.”

🟢 2️⃣ Persuasive Phrases for Proposals & Pitches

Introducing the Idea

  • “We propose a solution that will…”

  • “Our approach focuses on…”

Highlighting Benefits

  • “This strategy will result in…”

  • “The expected outcome is…”

Requesting Approval / Support

  • “We would appreciate your approval to proceed.”

  • “Kindly consider supporting this initiative.”

Closing a Pitch

  • “We believe this project will create significant value.”

  • “We look forward to your feedback and support.”

🟢 3️⃣ Sample Mini Proposal

Subject: Proposal for New Product Launch

Executive Summary:
This proposal suggests launching a new eco-friendly product line to attract environmentally conscious customers.

Objectives:

  • Increase market share by 10% in Q1 2026

  • Promote brand as sustainable and innovative

Plan:

  • Develop marketing materials highlighting eco-friendly features

  • Run social media campaigns targeting relevant demographics

Budget:

  • Estimated total: $12,000

Conclusion:
Approval is requested to launch the campaign in January 2026 to capitalize on seasonal demand.

🟢 4️⃣ Practice Exercise

Task:
Write a short proposal introduction (3–4 sentences) for a new product or service. Include:

  • The purpose of the proposal

  • Expected result

  • One action or strategy