A09: Proposal Template

Proposal Metadata

Your Name / Team

Selected DAO

Proposal Title Keep it under 80 characters

Summary (50 words or less) This appears first in voting interfaces. Make it count.

Tip: A strong summary answers: What? Why? How much? When?

Problem Statement Be specific. Use data where possible.

Proposed Solution

Alternatives Considered Shows you've done your homework

Budget Guidelines: Most DAO proposals request 0.5% - 3% of treasury. Justify any larger request thoroughly.

Budget Category

Amount (USD)

% of Treasury

Total Budget Request: $_________ (_____% of Treasury)

Implementation Steps

Timeline

Team / Execution Responsibility

Make it measurable: "Increase awareness" is vague. "Gain 10,000 new users" is concrete.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Reporting Plan

Potential Risks

Mitigation Strategies

Strategic Alignment Reference the DAO's stated goals or previous successful proposals

Community Support

Proposal addresses a clear, documented need

Budget is justified and reasonable (typically 0.5-3% of treasury)

Success metrics are specific and measurable

Implementation plan has concrete steps and timeline

Risks are identified with mitigation strategies

Proposal aligns with DAO's mission and values

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