Provide an overview of the proposed business venture, including information pertaining to both its effectiveness in raising money, as well as its adherence to IRS guidelines for church-operated business ventures. For example, if your plan is to rent a church's large basement, you might indicate how this will generate considerable income for the church with very little overhead cost in addition to being a legal business venture that does not jeopardize the church's tax exempt status.
Describe the budgetary problem your proposed business venture seeks to address. For example, a proposal to host an Easter dinner might specifically align with the church's spring fundraising campaign.
Outline the objectives of your proposal. The first objective will be to describe the proposed business venture in detail. A second objective will be to explain the legality of this business venture. A third objective will be to articulate the benefits of the business venture.
Explain your proposed business plan in full detail. Include subsections in the plan's explanation that detail the overall purpose of the venture (to rent out the church's basement or to host an Easter dinner), the required resources of the venture (tables, chairs, food and so on), the personnel involved in running the venture (the pastor, volunteers from the community or church) and the schedule of the venture (when will the venture take place, when will it start, when will it end).
Explain how your proposed business plan aligns with the laws and regulations outlined by the IRS pertaining to business ventures and tax exempt organizations (See References).
Conclude your proposal by explaining the anticipated benefits of your plan for the church to which you are making your proposal. Reiterate the effectiveness of your plan, as well as its legality.