Template:Program Planning Sheet

Program Basics

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

Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES / NO
Position Title: ________________________________________________
Job Description:

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? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)

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? _____________ 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:

How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?

How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?

Would the 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?

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?

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