Excerpt from a grant proposal for the benefit of a colleague

 Executive summary

Development support is sought on behalf of ABC Company employee Bill Jones, who faces extreme financial hardship due to a catastrophic illness. A special collection fund, Bill’s Fund, has been established by Bill's colleagues for the benefit of the Jones family. Support is requested from the ABC Foundation to obtain donations to Bill's Fund and advise on additional development possibilities that will lead to the growth of the fund.

Background

Bill Jones has been an employee of ABC Company for over 25 years. He is one of the most valued contributors to the Publications Department. Bill is the co-worker who tirelessly helps others find solutions to the most vexing technical language issues. He does not seek recognition, and, on the contrary, is the first to thank others for the efforts they have made. ... Bill’s illness, which was diagnosed two years ago, has caused the Jones family to face extreme financial hardship due to their accumulation of over $50,000 in medical bills. Christy Jones, Bill's wife, works two jobs, but the family's income is not sufficient to prevent foreclosure of their mortgage and other looming devastation. The amount of $20,000 is urgently needed to prevent the foreclosure and enable Bill to focus on his current medical treatments.

Support requested

Several fundraising initiatives during the last year have brought the current balance in Bill's Fund to approximately $13,000. New donations to Bill’s Fund are sought to raise the balance to $20,000 within the next 45 days. Support from the ABC Foundation will lead to the larger donations, and, along with other initiatives, will help provide substantial relief to the Jones family during the duration of Bill's illness.