Pitch Perfect Process

About the Program

Category: Financial Management (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

The Pitch Perfect Process was developed to foster a people first culture at the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. With this improved process, staff can work collaboratively across the department by offering their innovative program or intervention ideas to potentially be funded outside of their traditional funding sources. Various resources throughout the application, coaching, and pitch panel process provide an opportunity for staff to develop their project development, justification, and implementation skills. Additionally, the department can utilize funds in way that aligns with its mission, vision, and values and addresses the underutilizations of funds. To date, four projects have moved through the application, coaching, and pitch panel phases of the Pitch Perfect process to receive funding. These projects have been funded by four different grants and have been championed by three different offices in the department. The Pitch Perfect team continues to work to promote the Pitch Perfect Process to the department. The process continues to encourage an engaged and empowered workforce that can apply their valuable skills to create impactful programs and interventions. Ultimately, a more efficient program development and financing process will help the health department create better health outcomes in the community.