Vehicle (PPS)

Program Basics

• Program Name: Donation Pickup Vehicle
• Program Description: Purchase a large biodiesel vehicle capable of doing pickups from donors for a fee, and also serving Free Geek for hauling of refuse, delivering e-waste, and providing transport of material for events and outreach.

• What best describes this program?

• 1. Administrative (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
• Why does Free Geek need this program?

Currently, Free Geek is not able to do donation pickups that would enhance our relations with businesses and provide more/better equipment to programs that require them. Additionally, we often rent vehicles for this purpose, and other purposes such as hauling waste and moving materials for events. It may be more cost effective overall to own our own vehicle. It would also provide a moving billboard advertizing Free Geek.

Job Position Basics

• Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES / NO Probably YES, as it would require a licensed driver, with knowledge of how to load materials, coordinate scheduling, and other duties that would require at least 20 hours per week.
• Position Title: Donation Pickup Coordinator?
• Job Description: Coordinate Pickup of Donations and other use of Free Geek's pickup vehicle. Drive, Load, and Unload vehicle safely. Handle invoicing and related paperwork. Outreach to donors. Custormer relations.

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?
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  • 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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