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== Program Basics ==
 
== Program Basics ==
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* Program Name: Wholesale/Bulksales Program
* Program Description:  
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* Program Description:
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  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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* What best describes this program? @
 
* 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)
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*# '''Administrative''' (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
 
 
* Why does Free Geek need this program?
 
* Why does Free Geek need this program?
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This program will bolster Free Geek's Reuse before Recycling philosophy.
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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 ==
 
== Job Position Basics ==

Revision as of 13:49, 14 December 2005

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. 
  • What best describes this program? @
    1. 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 @
  • Position Title: @
  • 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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