Charity Persuasive Presentations I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. ~Edward Everett Hale Task: You will research an existing charity of your choice in an effort to persuade the class to vote for their charity to receive a donation. The presentation should be 3 to 5 minutes in length. At the conclusion of the presentations, the class will vote on the charity to which they wish to contribute. The charity receiving the most votes will receive 10 bonus points added to their grade. The Requirements: 3 minute presentation using PowerPoint Presentations should have an introduction (something to hook your audience to listen to your presentation) Presentations should have at least 2 persuasive points explaining the benefits of the contribution Presentations should have at least 6 facts about the charity Presentations should have a conclusion (give your audience a sense of closure) Presentations should include a quote from the organization The Procedure: The key to a successful presentation is to be creative and to work diligently with the time that is given to you. Students will be given three days in the lab to conduct needed research and to also finalize their video audio/visual aid. Presentation Dates: Friday, April 12; Monday, April 15; Tuesday, April 16
Charity Persuasive Presentation Rubric Charity: Total grade: Speech met Time Requirements 3-5 minutes 10 pts Introduction: (5pts) Attention Getting Device was utilized Introduction prepared listeners for speech Speech: (40pts) Presentation included 2 reasons why donation should be made Presentation included 5 facts about the charity Presentation included a quote from the organization (personal appeal) Presentation included information on how to get involved Presentation included emotional appeal anywhere in the 3 minutes Conclusion: (5pts.) Conclusion reviewed points of speech Conclusion tied back to attention getting device Speaking: (40pts.) Appropriate language Volume & Rate Appropriate Appropriate Eye Contact Use of Vocal Variety and Clarity Total: Comments:
Local Charities Boy s Haven 409-866-2400 Boy Scouts of America: 409-842-5240 Camp Fire, INC.: 409-983-3386 YMCA: 409-962-6644 Capland Speech Therapy Center: 409-729-2227 Groves Senior Citizens: 409-963-1036 Hughen Center: 409-983-6659 Mid-county Senior Citizens, INC.: 409-727-5230 Nutrition and Services for Seniors: 409-892-4455 or 409-722-7782 Port Neches Senior Citizens Center: 409-727-8650 Shorkey Center: 409-838-6568 Southeast Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: 409-982-1387 or 409-983-1768 Southeast Texas Hospice: 409-886-0622 Family Services Counseling Center and Women and Children s Shelter: 409-833-2668 Rape and Suicide Crisis Center: 409-835-3355 Samaritan Counseling Center: 409-727-6400 American Red Cross; 409-832-1644 Hospitality Center: 409-982-4842 or 409-835-7118 Community Care-Prayer Outreach: 409-724-0163 or 409-724-1194 Port Cities Rescue Mission: 409-982-0202 Salvation Army: 409-983-2229 United Board of Missions: 409-962-5661 Anayat House, INC.: 409-833-0649
Texas, INC.: 409-832-1146 Southeast Texas Food Bank: 409-839-8777 American Cancer Society: 409-835-2138 Jefferson County Barr Associates: 409-835-8647 Mickey Mehaffy Garth House: 409-838-9084 Goodwill Rehabilitation Services: 409-838-9911 Partnership of Southeast Texas: 409-838-6800 Girls Haven: 409-832-6223 Junior League of Beaumont: 409-832-0873 IEA: 409-839-8778 Muscular Dystrophy Association: 409-838-4545 Henry s Place: 409-832-4088 Some Other Place: 409-832-7359 American Red Cross: 409-729-1717 Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas: 409-924-4400 Client Support Services Inc.: 409-835-2791 MADD: 409-832-5704 Buckner Children and Family Services: 409-833-1971 Early Childhood Intervention: 409-833-2596 Triangle AIDS Network: 409-832-8338 Stewart s Halfway House: 409-832-9707 Home for the Homeless: 409-839-4787 March of Dimes: 409-835-7606 Epilepsy Foundation: 409-839-2950 CASA: 409-813-1766
Family Foundation: 409-861-0582 Questions to Consider: 1. What is the mission of this organization? 2. What kind of services do you provide to the community? 3. How is this done? 4. Who is the target population for the services that you provide? 5. How are contributions used to provide these services? 6. What is the history of this organization? 7. What opportunities are available for a person to volunteer with this organization? 8. How did you get involved in working with this organization? 9. Are there special events conducted throughout the year to promote this organization? 10. How has this organization impacted this community? What are the statistics regarding your impact?