This project is part of the Investment Readiness Program.

Funded by The Government of Canada, Community Foundations of Canada, Algoma Community Foundation and the Investment Readiness Program We gratefully acknowledge their support for our project.

Grocer 4 Good Ability Development Program are seeking consultants to fulfill the purpose of both Business Planning and Developmental Evaluation examination and reports. Organizations and Individuals are invited to submit for both projects or one, depending upon their level of expertise and experience.

MISSION: Grocer 4 Good Ability Development Program will provide employment opportunities for those persons with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, other intellectual disability or whom have been chronically underemployed

• Purpose of the Business Planning Consultation

Grocer 4 Good Ability Development Program wants to leverage its potential in collective impact to our stakeholders by examining and addressing the business

environment that impacts sustainability and growth. A formal approach to business development, donor potential, revenue streams and streamlining processes is

needed for our organization while it is still in its early stages. It will focus on both the positive impact that the organization has had on the community, especially

among staff and volunteers, and improved quality of life for those facing barriers and the positive impact to the broader community (in terms of both patrons,

suppliers and partners).

• Scope of Services Requested

1. Executive Summary: This will outline our organization, including the mission statement, leadership, employees, operations, and location.

2. Products and Services: will outline its products and services. This outline should include (where applicable): pricing, product lifespan, benefits to the customer, responding to needs.

3. Marketing Strategy and Analysis: As for market strategy, this section will describe how the organization will acquire, keep and grow its client base (both from those purchasing at the Grocer 4 Good store as well as the donor base). This description should include an outline of the distribution channel, advertising plans, marketing campaign plans, and target media channels.

4. Financial Planning: This section should include financial projections, including alternative revenue sources and a fundraising plan.

5. Budget: This will include estimations of revenues and expenses related to the operation of the business for a set period of time (5 years) with a build out plan for sustainability over the long term.

Budget Details

Our budget for the developmental evaluation is $15,000.00 (inclusive of HST and any travel/accommodations/meals), budget for business planning is

$30,000.00.(same inclusions)

While we, of course, prefer the most cost-effective solutions, all proposals that fall reasonable within this range will be considered and weighed based on their

merits. All invoices for this project must be billed by December 1st, 2023.

Case Study: (30%) Read the RFP Business Planning and Developmental Evaluation that was posted on Linkedin in mid-April. Either individually, or in groups of no more than four students, prepare your response to this RFP. That is, develop a proposal in response to this RFP (but don't actually submit it to the client - submit it on Moodle). Be sure to follow the client's instructions. Marking Rubric Executive Summary: This will outline the organization, including their mission statement, /20 leadership, employees, operations, and location. Products and Services: will outline its products and services. This outline should include (where /20 applicable): pricing, product lifespan, benefits to the customer, and responding to needs. Marketing Strategy and Analysis: As for market strategy, this section will describe how the /20 organization will acquire, keep and grow its client base (both from those purchasing at the Grocer 4 Good store as well as the donor base). This description should include an outline of the distribution channel, advertising plans, marketing campaign plans, and target media channels. Financial Planning: This section should include financial projections, including alternative /20 revenue sources and a fundraising plan. Budget: This will include estimations of revenues and expenses related to the operation of the /20 business for a set period of time (5 years) with a build-out plan for sustainability over the long term. TOTAL /100