Wholesale (PPS)
Program Basics
- Program Name: Wholesale/Bulksales Program
- Program Description:
Wholesale/Bulksales Program is needed to deal with good functioning hardware and materials that are in excess of the needs of the Build Program, Infrastructure, or the Thrift Store.
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- Primarily income generating (expected to make money for Free Geek)
- Why does Free Geek need this program?
This program will bolster Free Geek's Reuse before Recycling philosophy. Currently, when we have an overabundance of a specific item, our only recourse is to recycle it. The Wholesale Program could actively seek out outlets for such items that could generate revenue for Free Geek.
Job Position Basics
- Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES / NO @
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- Job Description:
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Costs and potential costs
- What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
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- What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
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- 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:
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- Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
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- How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?
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- How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?
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Benefits
- 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?
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Measuring Success
- How can the success of the program be measured?
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- 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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- Outline a plan for implementing the program:
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