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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