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<br /> relationships by meeting with key community and government leaders and attending community group
<br /> meetings to create an audience for events and to connect with potential funders.
<br /> To further support the campaign,press releases will be submitted periodically to publicize newsworthy
<br /> events, flyers and monthly newsletters will be distributed, and a fresh and exciting presence will be
<br /> maintained through a dedicated website and social media outlets. The Center will focus on leveraging
<br /> the influence of the OCCC Board of Directors and member organizations to network and publicize its
<br /> offerings and activities.
<br /> The Center will be overseen by the OCCC Board of Directors and initially managed by the Chair, John
<br /> Delconte. John will manage the organizational finances; rriove-in, purchases and space upgrades; and
<br /> coordinate marketing, sales, and community networking with other Board Members. He will form a
<br /> hiring committee responsible for interviewing, hiring, and managing both a part-time Coordinator and
<br /> part-time Custodian.
<br /> The part-time Coordinator will be initially hired to work approximately 10 hours per week and will be
<br /> responsible for day-to-day operation of the Center including space sublets, bookings, and coordination.
<br /> He/she will maintain the OCCC website and social media accounts, handle accounts payable and
<br /> receivable, and write grants to support the Center. The position will eventually become full-time when
<br /> the center is at full capacity.
<br /> A part-time Custodian will be hired to initially work approximately 10 hours per week and will report
<br /> to the Coordinator. The Custodian will be responsible for day-to-day upkeep of the Center, including
<br /> weekly cleaning of rented studio space and common areas and post-event cleanup for classrooms and
<br /> the auditorium.
<br /> Of the existing $37,000 in startup funds approximately$15,000 will be used for a fundraising
<br /> feasibility study and$3,800 will be allotted for combined legal, financial, and architectural fees.
<br /> $6,200 will be used for the initial purchases of office equipment, seating,tables, and stage. The
<br /> remaining $12,000 will cover the majority of the Coordinator and Custodial expenses for the first year.
<br /> Rentals will gross an estimated$42,600, $57,900, and $81,900 for years 1 through 3, respectively.
<br /> Expenses will run$57,600, $78,500, and $107,296 for years 1 through 3, respectively. Negative
<br /> results from operations will be offset with grants and fundraising over the 3 years, thus enabling the
<br /> Center to end each year with a positive net asset position.
<br /> During Year 2, the Center will launch a capital campaign to cover the large-scale build out of a state-
<br /> of-the art theater, restroom upgrades, and to establish an endowment. The Board expects this
<br /> campaign to continue over a 6-to 8-month time period and close during Year 3, at which point we will
<br /> conduct the upgrades. However, since the architectural space plan is in process, and the cost of the
<br /> upgrade has not been determined,the amount of capital that needs to be raised is a rough estimate
<br /> ($1,000,000).
<br /> The Board of the OCCC seeks to gain approval of occupancy by October 2011, and to begin operations
<br /> in December 2011. The Board anticipates that Orange County and the Town of Hillsborough will
<br /> agree that the OCCC will serve as a cultural landmark, drawing community members as well as
<br /> Orange County Cultural Center Confidential Page 5 of 30
<br /> Strategic Business Plan(v.1.0) 9/8/2011
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