Do you need to submit a business plan for wildlife rehabilitation facility? A facility for injured wildlife is not a common business model and there is not a standard way in which it is capitalized. While it may be most common to seek funding through grants or corporate/private donations, the 501(c)(3) registration is not essential, and affiliations with zoos or the public can in some instances generate revenues for the facility. Typically though a private grant or sponsorship provides the funding for ongoing wildlife rehab, and your business would simply draw down that capital over time. The model needs to illustrate this clearly along with these questions:
• How much capital do you need up front?
• How will you allocate start-up expenses by category?
• Is there a cash burnout point when you would need to submit for additional funding? Does it occur within 3-5 years?
• How many staff members will the wildlife facility need?
Your business plan, for sake of due diligence, should also investigate the other facilities out there like the one you envision. These competitive comparables may not be true threats to your business model but the research can be invaluable as a way to gather information about price points, costs, and industry averages. Also keep in mind that an implementation strategy and a management team bio section are needed for the plan. If you want MasterPlans to produce this document for you, we are ready and willing to help. We have written several wildlife business plans for businesses and private individuals alike. Call 877-453-2011 today for a consultation.
