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== Program Basics ==
 
== Program Basics ==
* Program Name: @
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* Program Name: Fundraising Program
* Program Description:  
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* Program Description: This program oversees and uses all other FG funding programs (media, grantwriting) as well as uses tools such as capital campaigns and requests to individual investors to raise funds for programs which the Council has deemed worthy.  Right now, it is being run entirely with volunteer labor, so it actually needs no funds.
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* What best describes this program? Administrative
* What best describes this program? @
 
 
*# Primarily '''income generating''' (expected to make money for Free Geek)
 
*# Primarily '''income generating''' (expected to make money for Free Geek)
 
*# Primarily meets '''program''' needs (expected to cost more money than it makes)
 
*# Primarily meets '''program''' needs (expected to cost more money than it makes)
 
*# '''Administrative''' (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
 
*# '''Administrative''' (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
* Why does Free Geek need this program?
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* Why does Free Geek need this program? This program will make Free Geek better able to raise money in order to accomplish all of its stated goals.
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== Job Position Basics ==
 
== Job Position Basics ==
* Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES / NO @
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* Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? NO
* Position Title: @
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* Position Title:  
 
* Job Description:
 
* Job Description:
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== Financial costs ==
 
== 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? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
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None right now.
 
* What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
 
* What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
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Negligible right now (some printing)
 
* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
 
* 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 much time would existing staff need to put in? _____________ hours @
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* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?  
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?  
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Realistically, many on the Outreach Committee will participate, so some energy will be taken from there.
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?  
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?  
 
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== Benefits ==
 
== Benefits ==
* Would the program generate income? YES / NO @
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* Would the program generate income? NO
 
** 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?  $ @ / month
 
** If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point? @
 
** If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point? @
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== Measuring Success ==
 
== Measuring Success ==
 
* How can the success of the program be measured?  
 
* How can the success of the program be measured?  
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Some very tangible: how much brought in from donors who we've solicited.  Some will be intangible: it can be hard to find the root cause of increased donations.
 
* 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?
 
* 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:  
 
* Outline a plan for implementing the program:  
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Marie has taken this on.  Regular meetings should start once council has determined Free Geek's priorities.
 
[[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]
 
[[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]

Revision as of 22:43, 19 December 2006


Program Basics

  • Program Name: Fundraising Program
  • Program Description: This program oversees and uses all other FG funding programs (media, grantwriting) as well as uses tools such as capital campaigns and requests to individual investors to raise funds for programs which the Council has deemed worthy. Right now, it is being run entirely with volunteer labor, so it actually needs no funds.
  • What best describes this program? Administrative
    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? This program will make Free Geek better able to raise money in order to accomplish all of its stated goals.

Job Position Basics

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

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.)

None right now.

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

Negligible right now (some printing)

  • 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 @

Drawbacks

  • 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?

Realistically, many on the Outreach Committee will participate, so some energy will be taken from there.

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

@

Benefits

  • Would the program generate income? 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?

Some very tangible: how much brought in from donors who we've solicited. Some will be intangible: it can be hard to find the root cause of increased donations.

  • 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?

@

  • Outline a plan for implementing the program:

Marie has taken this on. Regular meetings should start once council has determined Free Geek's priorities.