A nonprofit program is a set of activities and resources to provide a service. It is a system with inputs, processes, outputs, outcomes and feedback.
Inputs: resources needed to run a program
Processes: how services are delivered
Outputs: what is produced, delivered or supplied with numerical value
Outcomes: the impact or result of service delivery
Feedback: performance data and reporting to evaluate the program
PROGRAM OVERVIEW TEMPLATE
Target Population: define the age range, race, gender, location and socio-economic status of those you serve.
Participants: what else can you say about program participants characteristics, needs and interests?
Reach: what the maximum number of students your program will serve?
Duration: how long is your program in hours, days or months?
Frequency: how often will you meet with participants?
Program Content: what documents and materials are required to run the program?
Program Deliverables: what will participants deliver, produce or create during the program?
Program Impact: how will you define success and measure program outcomes?
Program Partners: what external organizations or individuals will assist with the program?
Human Resource Requirement: what internal role(s) will support this program?
Financial Resources Requirement: what is the total annual cost of the program?
Cost Per Participant: what is the total cost of the program divided by the number of participants?