IEEE New Initiative Full Proposal and Project Plan

IEEE NEW INITIATIVE
FULL PROPOSAL AND PROJECT PLAN

Please do not complete this form until directed
to do so by the New Initiative Committee.

Proposed New Initiative

Initiative Name

Initiative Number / To be assigned upon submission
Date Submitted
Initiative Leader Contact
Alternate Contacts
Contacts E-Mail Addresses
Phone/Extension
Organizational Unit Sponsor(s)
IEEE staff project manager
Champion for this proposal

Please submit New Initiative proposal to .

Note:For additional information or questions regarding the new initiative process contact

John Keaton at or phone: +1 (202) 530-8328

Please complete the form below describing your proposed New Initiative
  1. Provide an executive summary of the initiative and scope of the project.

Use this space for the executive summary and project scope.
  1. How will IEEE be better off as a result of this initiative?

Use this space to discuss how IEEE will be better off if this initiative goes forward.
  1. Describe the deliverables to IEEE from this new initiative, if the project is funded. Please be specific.

Use this space to describe the deliverables to IEEE from this project.
  1. What outcomes and potential impacts on IEEE do you expect from this initiative? What are the metrics you will use to measure success?

Use this space to describe the expected outcomes, potential impact on IEEE, and the success metrics that will be reported to NIC.
  1. In Item 4 you just identified metrics to measure the success of this initiative. How will you get the data to measure performance?

Use this space to describe how you will get the data to measure performance.
  1. Please respond to the following questions.

  1. What are the advantages and benefits that this initiative will bring to IEEE?
Advantages — describe the advantages of this initiative over IEEE’s current programs and practices.
Use this space to explain advantages
Benefits — describe the specific benefits that IEEE will derive from this initiative.
Use this space to explain benefits
b.Do the advantages and benefits apply to all IEEE members, the sponsoring OU of the initiative, some Societies or Councils, Sections and Chapters, a specific technical discipline, the profession, or all humanity?
Use this space to explain who gains from this initiative.
c.In developing this New Initiative proposal, you very likely considered alternatives for the project. What alternatives did you consider and why did you reject them?
Use this space to discuss the alternatives you considered.
  1. Provide a description of the resources needed to accomplish the initiative and discuss the following issues that may impact this initiative.

  1. List any technologies associated with this project and your level of confidence in using the technologies. Will research be required to develop any of the technologies?
Use this space to list technologies and your level of confidence in using the technologies.
  1. People requirements:
  1. Provide a list of people and organizations that will be engaged in the completion of this initiative project including the project manager, volunteers, IEEE staff, contractors and consultants.
Use this space to list the people and organizations engaged in this initiative.
  1. Are new full-time IEEE hires required to fulfill the expectations of this proposal?
NO
YES, please specify the number, general qualifications, and expected time of hire after the availability of funding.
Use this space to specify the number, general qualifications of new hires, and anticipated date of hire.
  1. Are new part-time IEEE hires required to fulfill the expectations of this proposal?
NO
YES, please specify the number, general qualifications, and elapsed time of hire from availability of funding.
Use this space to specify the number, general qualifications of new hires, and anticipated date of hire.
  1. Estimate the total number of volunteer and staff hours required to fulfill the requirements of this proposal.
Volunteer hours:
Staff hours:
  1. Describe the risks and uncertainties related to this project.
Use this space to describe the risks and uncertainties.
  1. Identify the knockouts: anything that may prevent this initiative from being successful.
Use this space to describe the knockouts.
  1. Identify any other positive or negative considerations that could prevent this project from attaining the outcomes and deliverables specified.
Use this space to describe the positives and negatives.
  1. Identify any scheduled projects or other work that will be delayed or cancelled if this project is approved.
Use this space to describe the other projects and work that will not get done if this is approved.
  1. If this project includes development of a product or service that will be sold to members or external customers or provided as a member service, please describe the business and marketing plan(s)and attach theplan(s)to this proposal.
Use this space to describe the business and marketing plan(s) and attach it to the proposal.

Financial Estimates

Please use this section to providea detailed budget for the initiative. Please note that, for example, Year 1 column is the first 12-month period from the date of initial NIC funding.To complete, double click on the spreadsheet to enter data.

  1. Revenue, Expense, and Net Worksheet

Duration of the initiative: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years

Use this space to explain worksheetline items such as revenue sourcesand expenses for consultants, travel, promotion,publicity, and other expenses.
Use this space to list explanations for revenue and expense items.
  1. Calendar Year Financial Details

Initiative funds by calendar year:The budget in section 8 shows the initiative funding requested for the duration of the initiative. IEEE budgets on a calendar year basis, therefore, please specify how much new initiative funding you will need for each calendar year.
To complete, double click on the spreadsheet to enter data.

  1. Sustainability of the Initiative

Sustainability of the initiative, estimated life cycle estimates, and impact on IEEE budget: Identify the ongoing revenue and expenses for sustaining this project as part of IEEE operations after the NIC funding ends.
To complete, Double Click on the Spreadsheet to enter data.

  1. Use the table below to list the important actions/milestones required to complete this initiative. Please add lines, if needed. For each action and milestone, identify the success metrics to assess the results, the person/group accountable for the action or achieving the milestone, and the start and finish dates.

Action / Milestone / Metrics to
Assess Results / Person/Group Responsible / Estimated Start Date / Estimated Finish Date
  1. Please provide any additional information you would like the New Initiatives Committee to consider when evaluating your proposal.

Use this space to provide any additional information.

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