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16 <br />these organizations? What programs and services have emerged as unsustainable? How should the experience <br />of these similar organizations inform the evolution of the business plan for HSHC? <br />3. Evaluate the Hopkins Schoolhouse and Heritage Center brand resonance with area residents, businesses, and <br />nonprofits and summarize key findings pertaining to consumer insights, specifically highlighting the areas of <br />greatest interest/need for the programs and services offered by the Hopkins Schoolhouse and Heritage Center. <br />Deliver a roadmap and present a revenue model for program and service revenue during and after the <br />Schoolhouse Restoration Period. <br />4. Expand on the initial grants analysis, conduct research, and document available funding opportunities (public <br />and private), as well as corporate giving programs, that are aligned with each of the components included in the <br />HSHC mission: community engagement, leadership, and historical preservation/education. Complete a <br />feasibility assessment and deliver recommendations on the funding sources that should be prioritized based on <br />the likelihood that the project is aligned with the goals of the funder, that the HSHC organization meets the <br />qualifications required for applicants, and where the HSHC is well positioned to submit a competitive proposal. <br />As noted in the letter from the University of St Catherine, “the capstone consultants are skilled professionals with <br />experience in the workforce who have completed rigorous course work in the full range of business topics including <br />management, strategic marketing, economics, accounting, corporate financing, and operations.” <br />Approach for Restoration of the Schoolhouse and Capital Fundraising <br />Restoration of the Schoolhouse Building is a long-term initiative that is estimated to require 6-8 years to complete. It is <br />anticipated that each phase of the project will begin when the total amount of funds needed for the completion of the <br />component has been secured. Each phase of work will be estimated separately, and the total cost of the phase will be <br />used to establish and communicate fundraising goals. The phases identified for the project include: <br />Phase 0: Grounds and Building Clean-up, and Preparation of Trail Stop. This phase of the project will span multiple years <br />of the project, to progressively improve the condition of the schoolhouse grounds. This work will begin in the first year <br />of the project with cleanup of the schoolhouse building and grounds, and engagement of community volunteers who are <br />willing to contribute to the ongoing care of the grounds and help in monitoring the condition of the building and <br />grounds. Throughout the project, the committee will also be consistently working to identify opportunities and secure <br />donations and financial support to contribute to the development of the trail stop. <br />Phase 1: Mothball Phase. In 2023, the committee will expand on on the interim measures (beyond the temporary <br />covering of the roof, soffits, and chimney) to further secure, stabilize, and protect the building from further damage, <br />degradation, and vandalism. The work completed during the mothball phase is important to buy time for fundraising for <br />the permanent restoration to occur – and preventing further damage to the structure that would drive up costs for <br />restoration. <br />Phase 2: Roof, Chimney, Soffits, Siding. Restoration of clay unit masonry, rough carpentry, shingles, and siding will be <br />completed in the second phase of the project. New estimates for repair of the roof and siding has been secured, and <br />discussions are in progress with a local volunteer for repair of the chimney. Further information is provided in the <br />budget section. The soffits have been identified as a component of the building that the Committee would prefer to <br />have restored (rather than replaced), and research is underway to identify the best resource to complete this work. The <br />estimates for Phase 2 have been used to establish fundraising goals for 2023. <br />Phases 3-5: Interior Restoration. The final three phases of the project focus on interior restoration, which includes but is <br />not limited to addressing rough carpentry, wood doors, wood windows, and painting, in addition to HVAC systems, <br />electrical, gas, plumbing. The specifics of what is included in each of the remaining three phases have not yet been