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Project Title: Evaluate our organizational and financial performance as we pursue sustainability

DeKalb County Community Gardens

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Project Title Evaluate our organizational and financial performance as we pursue sustainability
Project Topics Data Management Growth Strategy Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Skills & Expertise
Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity
The DeKalb County Community Gardens aims to be a completely sustainable ecosystem. Our goal is to evaluate each of our three locations from a variety of perspectives including:
  • Cost per Square Foot
  • Revenue per Square Foot
  • Volunteer Engagement per Square Foot
Project Synopsis: Activities/Actions Required
The goal for this project is to help the DeKalb County Community Gardens evaluate their effectiveness as a sustainable organization. Activities include:
  • Evaluate financial performance
  • Cross-referencing financial performance with other key data
  • Breaking down performance on a per unit (or square foot) basis 
  • Assessing breakeven points that are helpful for leadership
Project Synopsis: Expected Results
The goal is to understand the business at a per unit (or square foot basis). Based on those outcomes, please help us by recommending ways to track and improve in the future.

Project Timeline

DeKalb County Community Gardens - Evaluate our organizational and financial performance as we pursue sustainability
Due Date
Activities
Deliverables
Status
Action
Mon, 01/23/23
12:00 AM UTC
PROJECT KICKOFF
No Deliverables
No deliverables are required for this action item.
Location:
Event Description:
Learn about the different available projects and the overall structure of the course.
Sat, 02/04/23
12:00 AM UTC
STUDENT KICKOFF ASSESSMENT
Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Fri, 02/24/23
12:00 AM UTC
STUDENT TEMP CHECK
Required Evaluation
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Fri, 02/24/23
12:00 AM UTC
INDUSTRY TEMP CHECK
Required Evaluation
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Fri, 05/05/23
12:00 AM UTC
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Fri, 05/05/23
12:00 AM UTC
INDUSTRY END OF PROJECT EVAL
Required Evaluation
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Fri, 05/05/23
12:00 AM UTC
STUDENT PEER EVAL
Required Evaluation
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Program Managers

Name Organization
Jacie Collum Northern Illinois University (NIU)