# PLAN.md

## Goal

Create a 5-slide donor and partner deck for Riverbend Food Initiative that explains the current opportunity and asks for introductions to three neighborhood sponsors.

## Audience

Local foundation program officers, food bank partners, and corporate social impact leads who need a quick, credible explanation of the work.

## Core Message

Riverbend helps food banks turn unpredictable demand into planned pickup routes, clearer inventory, and better donor reporting.

## Source Files

- `sample-design.md`
- `sample-fundraising-opportunities.csv`
- optional meeting notes or proof points supplied by the facilitator

## Slide Outline

1. **Why this matters now:** demand is more volatile and food banks need planning support.
2. **What Riverbend does:** forecast demand, coordinate pickups, and produce donor-ready reporting.
3. **Where support is needed:** three funding opportunities by fit and timing.
4. **Proof so far:** early partner signals and reusable reporting workflow.
5. **Ask:** introduce Riverbend to three local sponsors or funders by June 15.

## Verification

- Every number needs a source note.
- Funding opportunity claims must come from the CSV or be marked `NEEDS FACT`.
- The deck should open first as `branded-deck-draft.html` before PowerPoint export.

## Open Questions

- Which sponsor categories are highest priority?
- Should the ask be introductions, pilot funding, or in-kind logistics support?
- Which proof point is strongest enough to use publicly?