Services
At Pollen, we help organizations turn vision into sustainable action. Our consulting services equip nonprofits, cultural organizations, municipalities, and small businesses with the financial insight needed to plan, develop, and sustain real estate and community-based projects that align with their long-term goals. Through tailored economic and financial analysis, we empower clients to make confident, data-driven decisions that transform ideas into achievable, lasting impact.
An economic analysis helps turn vision into actionable, sustainable plans.
Why Organizations and Cities Need an Economic Analysis
Mission Expansion — Ensure growth plans are financially sustainable
Facility Acquisition — Test the feasibility of buying or developing property
Real Estate Development — Understand capital and operating costs early
Program Growth — Project the financial impact of new services and initiatives
Community Impact — Demonstrate the economic and cultural return on investment
Financial Independence — Plan for stronger, more diversified revenue streams
Permanent Home — Evaluate costs and risks of ownership vs. leasing
Space Sharing — Model partnerships to reduce costs and maximize space use
Neighborhood Revitalization — Quantify the role of the project in district or city development
Legacy Building — Create a financially sound project that endures over time
Operational Efficiency — Optimize space design, staffing, and costs before committing
Strategic Alignment — Tie facility or real estate decisions to long-term mission goals
What an Economic Analysis Provides
Capital Cost Estimates — Understand full project costs before launching
Operating Budget Forecasts — Plan for realistic, sustainable daily operations
Revenue Modeling — Test earned income strategies like rentals, ticket sales, or leases
Affordability Testing — Align facility plans with community and market realities
Debt Capacity Analysis — Determine how much financing the project can responsibly support
Breakeven Analysis — Identify occupancy and revenue levels needed for success
Scenario Planning — Evaluate multiple pathways before committing to one vision
Risk Assessment — Anticipate financial challenges and plan mitigations
Funding Strategy Support — Strengthen capital campaigns and grant proposals with credible data
Long-Term Cash Flow Projections — Build a sustainable model for the next 5, 10, or 15 years
Strategic Decision Support — Equip leadership with data to make informed, confident choices
Services
Pollen provides economic and financial consulting to help organizations plan, fund, and sustain mission-driven growth. We develop capital and operating budgets, forecast cash flow, model earned income and rental streams, and assess debt capacity to ensure that real estate projects - whether acquisitions, new construction, or renovations - are financially sound and aligned with organizational goals.
Beyond real estate, we help organizations model new initiatives, test revenue strategies, and evaluate how program expansion affects long-term sustainability. Using scenario-based planning, we guide clients in comparing multiple pathways - such as adjusting facility size, launching new programs, or pursuing partnerships - before committing resources. Our work provides clear, data-driven financial roadmaps that strengthen planning, inform decision-making, and support successful fundraising and public investment.
