Planning and Feasiblity Studies
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Why do a planning study?
- Your case for support will be developed and tested.
- A recommended campaign plan will be developed.
- A planning study helps you "take the pulse" of your community.
- It tells you whether your goal is likely to be attained.
- Potential major donors to your campaign are identified.
- Possible campaign leaders and volunteers are identified.
- Community attitudes and awareness of your organization are revealed.
- Your internal readiness to conduct a campaign will be evaluated.
Why use a consultant to do your planning study?
How long will it take to complete your planning study?
- Community leaders will speak freely to an "outside" party.
- A consultant will provide an objective view of your organization and your plans. The consultant will draw on their experiences to evaluate your chances for a successful campaign.
- The internal assessment can be done by an objective and experienced "outsider."
How long will it take to complete your planning study?
- Generally, it will take several weeks to develop or refine your preliminary case for support and perform an internal assessment of your campaign readiness.
- Depending on the number and location of interviewees, the interview process will take from four to eight weeks.
- Preparation of the final report can usually be completed within two weeks of the completion of the interviews, bringing the total time involved to three to four months.










