Alt Build (PPS) - Revision history

Stillflame: cleaned up ideas

2007-05-23T03:39:38Z

cleaned up ideas

Stillflame: /* Measuring Success */ communication

2007-05-23T03:34:26Z

Measuring Success: communication

Stillflame: added more on what would be involved

2007-05-23T01:14:27Z

added more on what would be involved

Stillflame at 01:09, 23 May 2007

2007-05-23T01:09:34Z

Rfs: /* Program Basics */

2007-02-28T04:28:59Z

Program Basics

Rfs: /* Financial costs */

2007-02-28T04:28:17Z

Financial costs

Rfs: /* Financial costs */

2007-02-28T04:13:01Z

Financial costs

Ali: added alt build pps

2007-02-23T22:19:25Z

added alt build pps

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==Program Basics==

* Program Name: Alternative Build
* Program Description: Basically, it's the same process as regular Build, but with Macs, Server & Legacy equipment. This program would include hardware identification, system evaluation, assembly and quality control. Perhaps it would include some hardware testing, if that became feasible. As for servers in particular, taken from the Enterprise Build PPS: The program would include a working knowledge of Networking and Systems Engineering. This would also prepare them for Network Plus certification. The teaching would be peer based with class assignments focused on working as a team. Currently there are no programs specifically to deal with Servers and high end network equipment.

* What best describes this program?
**1. Primarily income generating (expected to make money for Free Geek) YES (While many of the products of this program would sell in the Thrift Store or through bulk sales, some would likely be granted out.)
**2. Primarily meets program needs (expected to cost more money than it makes) NO (It will not cost money but it is very in line with FG's educational & reuse agenda)
**3. Administrative (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs) NO

* Why does Free Geek need this program?
Volunteers are willing and interested in learning about Macs & Servers and their experience working with them carries real-world relevance (particularly in the job-training realm). The regular Build program is already very successful and many return builders are ready to move onto something new. Additionally, FG is dedicated to prioritizing reuse over simply recycling and this program enables an increase in reuse, specifically with the Legacy systems.

==Job Position Basics==

* Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? NO
* Position Title: N/A
* Job Description: N/A

==Financial costs==

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

* What other costs are associated with the program? ()
none!

* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training? N/A
** How much time would existing staff need to put in initially? ______25_____ hours/wk
** How time would existing volunteers need to put in initially? ______20-30______ hours/wk
* Once the program is up and running how many staff hours per week would it take?
** In paid staff time? ______15______ hours/week
** In volunteer time? ______30-40______ hours/week (as many as volunteers wanted)

Note: With the upcoming staffing changes (i.e. removal of Build Coordinator & addition of Co-Production Coordinator), it's hard to predict staffing of this program. I believe that after the program is up & running on volunteer leadership, the Production duo would mostly oversee the process.

==Drawbacks==

* Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
None

* Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
Not every volunteer will have the opportunity to participate at first - this would change as the program grew (which undoubtedly it will)

* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?
It will positively affect Build volunteers who wish to continue volunteering after building their 6th system. It will require staff hours to keep the program running well.

* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?
The Co-Production Coordinator position being tossed around right now would likely cover some shifts in Alt Build areas.

==Benefits==

* Would the program generate income? YES
** 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?
**Reuse of computer equipment (especially old Legacy stuff)
**Providing education/job skills training
**Provide Non-profits with affordable working server hardware (Servers)

==Measuring Success==

* How can the success of the program be measured?
happy, return volunteers. Increased Mac/Server/Legacy sales, an increase in hardware grants of Macs/Servers, and less stuff being recycled.

* 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?
It's already generating income because of Loren's dedication to refurbishing Macs.

* Outline a plan for implementing the program:
It's already happening in a makeshift way. All that remains to be done is committed documentation, staff oversight, and some volunteer training.

[[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]

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 * Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program?
-:sure.
+:not really, just some hours every now and then from the production team
 * Position Title
 :Alternate Build Coordinator (?)
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 * What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program?
-:1 part-time coordinator
+:10 oversight hours a week
 * What other costs are associated with the program?
-:space to work
+:plenty of space to work
 * If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
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 * Once the program is up and running how many staff hours per week would it take?
 ** In paid staff time? _____10-20____ hours/week
-** In volunteer time? ______30-40______ hours/week (as many as volunteers wanted, really)
+** In volunteer time? ______30-60______ hours/week (as many as volunteers wanted, really)
-Note: With the upcoming staffing changes (i.e. removal of Build Coordinator & addition of Co-Production Coordinator), it's hard to predict staffing of this program.  I believe that after the program is up & running on volunteer leadership, the Production duo would mostly oversee the process.
+Note: With the upcoming staffing changes (i.e. removal of Build Coordinator & addition of Co-Production Coordinator), it's hard to predict staffing of this program.  Some amount of staff time from someone related to either education or production is important.  Currently, 5-10 hours a week of time is being paid for in oversight.
 ==Drawbacks==
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 * How can the success of the program be measured?
-:happy, return volunteers.  Increased Mac/Server/Legacy sales, an increase in hardware grants of Macs/Servers, and less stuff being recycled.
+:happy, return volunteers.  accurate, thorough documentation.  Increased Mac/Server/Legacy sales, an increase in hardware grants of Macs/Servers, and less stuff being recycled.
 * How long until it is expected to break even?
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 * Outline a plan for implementing the program:
-It's already happening in a makeshift way.  We need to communicate with the core volunteers and make sure their needs are being met.  Then start making things available to more volunteers and watch things grow.
+It's already happening in a makeshift way.  We need to communicate with these core volunteers and make sure their needs are being met.  Then start making things available to more volunteers and watch things grow.
 [[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]

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 * Outline a plan for implementing the program:
-It's already happening in a makeshift way.  All that remains to be done is committed documentation, staff oversight, and volunteer training.  Then start making things available to more volunteers and watch things grow.
+It's already happening in a makeshift way.  We need to communicate with the core volunteers and make sure their needs are being met.  Then start making things available to more volunteers and watch things grow.
 [[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]

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 * What best describes this program?
-:Primarily mission related, with regards to the education and reuse aspects.  It should develop a sustaining income after not too long.
+:Primarily mission related, with regards to the education and reuse aspects.  It should quickly develop a sustaining income.
 * Why does Free Geek need this program?
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 ==Measuring Success==
 * How can the success of the program be measured?
-happy, return volunteers.  Increased Mac/Server/Legacy sales, an increase in hardware grants of Macs/Servers, and less stuff being recycled.
+:happy, return volunteers.  Increased Mac/Server/Legacy sales, an increase in hardware grants of Macs/Servers, and less stuff being recycled.
-* 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?
+* How long until it is expected to break even?
-It's already generating income because of Loren's dedication to refurbishing Macs.
+It's already generating income because of Loren's dedication to refurbishing Macs.  Paying for a position would cut into this, but increased productivity should have a positive monetary flow within the first few months.
 * Outline a plan for implementing the program:
-It's already happening in a makeshift way.  All that remains to be done is committed documentation, staff oversight, and some volunteer training.
+It's already happening in a makeshift way.  All that remains to be done is committed documentation, staff oversight, and volunteer training.  Then start making things available to more volunteers and watch things grow.
 [[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]

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 * What best describes this program?
-**1. Primarily income generating (expected to make money for Free Geek) YES (While many of the products of this program would sell in the Thrift Store or through bulk sales, some would likely be granted out.)
+:Primarily mission related, with regards to the education and reuse aspects.  It should develop a sustaining income after not too long.
 * Why does Free Geek need this program?
-: Volunteers are willing and interested in learning about Macs & Servers and their experience working with them carries real-world relevance (particularly in the job-training realm).  The regular Build program is already very successful and many return builders are ready to move onto something new.  Additionally, FG is dedicated to prioritizing reuse over simply recycling and this program enables an increase in reuse, specifically with the Legacy systems.
+: Volunteers are willing and interested in learning about Macs & Servers and their experience working with them carries real-world relevance (particularly in the job-training realm).  The regular Build program is already very successful and many return builders are ready to move onto something new.  Additionally, FG is dedicated to prioritizing reuse over simply recycling and this program enables an increase in reuse in areas we are currently not very prolific in.
 ==Job Position Basics==
-* Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? NO
+* Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program?
-* Position Title: N/A
+:sure.
-* Job Description: N/A
+* Position Title
+:Alternate Build Coordinator (?)
 ==Financial costs==
-* What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
+* What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program?
+:1 part-time coordinator
 * What other costs are associated with the program?
-:none!
+:space to work
-* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training? N/A
+* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
-** How much time would existing staff need to put in initially? ______30_____ hours/wk
+** How much time would existing staff need to put in initially? ______50_____ hours
-** How time would existing volunteers need to put in initially? ______20-30______ hours/wk
+** How time would existing volunteers need to put in initially? ______40-50______ hours
 * Once the program is up and running how many staff hours per week would it take?
-** In paid staff time? ______20______ hours/week
+** In paid staff time? _____10-20____ hours/week
-** In volunteer time? ______30-40______ hours/week (as many as volunteers wanted)
+** In volunteer time? ______30-40______ hours/week (as many as volunteers wanted, really)
 Note: With the upcoming staffing changes (i.e. removal of Build Coordinator & addition of Co-Production Coordinator), it's hard to predict staffing of this program.  I believe that after the program is up & running on volunteer leadership, the Production duo would mostly oversee the process.
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 * Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
-None
+:None
 * Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
-Not every volunteer will have the opportunity to participate at first - this would change as the program grew (which undoubtedly it will)
+:not every volunteer will have the opportunity to participate at first - this would change as the program grew (which undoubtedly it will)
 * How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?
-It will positively affect Build volunteers who wish to continue volunteering after building their 6th system.  It will require staff hours to keep the program running well.
+:it will positively affect Build volunteers who wish to continue volunteering after building their 6th system.  It will require staff hours to keep the program running well.
 * How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?
-The Co-Production Coordinator position being tossed around right now would likely cover some shifts in Alt Build areas.
+:this is closely tied to the production and build coordinator positions, will need to be integrated with prebuild, and will be useful for building occasional infrastructure and grant systems.
 ==Benefits==
 * Would the program generate income? YES
-** If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running? $ _????_ / month
+** If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running? no estimates
 ** 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?
-**Reuse of computer equipment (especially old Legacy stuff)
+**Reuse of computer equipment
 **Providing education/job skills training
 **Provide Non-profits with affordable working server hardware (Servers)
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 * Outline a plan for implementing the program:
 It's already happening in a makeshift way.  All that remains to be done is committed documentation, staff oversight, and some volunteer training.
 [[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]