Template:Program Planning Sheet

Basics

 * Position Title: ________________________________________________
 * Program Name: __________________________________________________
 * Program Description:
 * Job Description:


 * What best describes this position or program?
 * Primarily income generating (expected to directly make money)
 * Primarily meets program needs (expected to cost more money than it directly makes)
 * Administrative (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
 * Why does Free Geek need this program or position?

Costs and potential costs

 * What are the expected financial staffing costs of the position? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)


 * What other costs are associated with the program? (Include materials needed, etc.)


 * How much time would be needed for training the new hire? _____________ hours
 * How much time would existing staff need to put in? _____________ hours
 * How time would existing volunteers need to put in? _____________ hours
 * Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
 * In paid staff time? _____________ hours/week
 * In volunteer time? _____________ hours/week
 * Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
 * Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?


 * How will this program or position affect other programs and positions currently in effect?


 * How will this program or position affect other programs and positions being considered?

Benefits

 * Would the position and program generate income? YES / NO
 * If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running? $______________ / month
 * If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point? ________________________
 * How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?

Measuring Success

 * How can the success of the program or position be measured?


 * For most income generating positions, the costs initially outweigh the benefits. If this is an income generating program, how long until it is expected to break even?

Implementation

 * Outline a plan for implementing the program:

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