Nurses for Those in Need

By: April Greene, Katherine Helms,

Andrea Vanportfliet, Danika Baker, and Erin
Mosher

Introduction: Our Vision

Our vision is to increase access to health care screenings and health
promotion services in the greater Big Rapids area.

Our Mission
Our mission is to provide basic health education and services to those
who lack adequate resources and to encourage community support
and involvement.

Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is that all people deserve access to health services
and screenings regardless of economic standing or financial status.
These services will be provided through university involvement and
community volunteers with a focus on providing opportunities and
experiences for student nurses. We will strengthen the community
through helping those in need and raising awareness of health
promotion services.

Goals and Objectives

1.To be the top non-profit organization in the greater Big Rapids area.
a. To continually increase monetary donations by 25% yearly.
b. To expand our services to three locations in the next five years with adequate
funding and qualified staff at each location.

Goals and Objectives

2. To increase education and awareness about the importance of health
promotion and screenings.
a. To obtain 5,000 followers on various social media sites within the first year.
b. To offer incentives at different intervals for those who follow social media sites.

Goals and Objectives

3. To decrease the prevalence of health disparities in the greater Big
Rapids area.
a. To decrease the occurrence of hypertension in the community by 5% within the
first 5 years.
b. To continually offer weekly blood pressure screenings along with education on how
to lower blood pressure.

Job Descriptions
Director: Organizes mission and strategy to assure that the mission is
being fulfilled through programs, planning, and community
outreach.
Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements

Program Coordinator: Develops and implements programs designed to

support the organization's mission and goals.
Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements

Community Outreach Coordinator: Creates and implements an annual

Job Descriptions
Fundraising/Budget Coordinator: Major role is to fund events and
analyze cost of all services.
Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements

Board Members: Make decisions in the best interest of the

organization. To ensure that the organization obeys all laws and
acts ethically. They ensure that the activities of the organization
advance its overall mission.

Job Descriptions: Board Members

Secretary: Main role is to ensure safety and accuracy of all of the
organizational records.
Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements

President: Presides over board meetings. Influential over how the

board uses their time and the selection of board members.
Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements

Treasurer: Oversees the management and reporting of an

organizations finances.

Job Organization

Marketing Plan and Strategies

Pricing for Advertisements
Grand Rapids Press - $91.00/week
Registered Nurse Journal
1 time: $2,670
3 times: $2,515
6 times: $2,360

Sources to Utilize for Marketing:

Local Newspapers
Social Media

Advertisement

Budget
Spending:

Paid Out:

Supplies

Donated

Advertise
ment

$364/mon
th

Staffing

Volunteer
basis

Operation

Donated
Facility

Starting
Funds

Money
in:

Suggeste
d
Donations
$7,500

Budget Considerations
Supplies
Donations- Ferris State University, Church, Dentist office, Hospitals
Donation funds

Operating Expenses
Church - free of charge
Suggested donations

Staffing
Volunteer basis
Future staffing goals

Hours of Operation
Based on volunteers
Open weekly
Goal
Clinic to be open at least once a week: 9a.m.-5 p.m.