Services
At Pollen, we help organizations turn vision into sustainable action. Our consulting services provide nonprofits, cultural organizations, municipalities, and small businesses with the financial insights needed to plan, develop, and sustain real estate projects that align with their long-term goals. Through tailored economic and financial analysis, we empower clients to make confident, data-driven decisions about their future.
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
Our services include comprehensive economic and financial analysis to support real estate ventures such as acquisitions, new construction, renovations, or expansions, as well as broader organizational growth strategies. We develop detailed capital and operating budgets, forecast long-term cash flow, model rental and earned income streams, and evaluate debt capacity to ensure projects are financially viable and aligned with mission goals.
Beyond real estate, we work with organizations to model new program initiatives, test revenue strategies, and assess how expanded services impact financial sustainability. Our scenario-based planning tools allow clients to compare multiple pathways—whether adjusting facility size, launching new programming, restructuring earned and contributed revenue models, or pursuing partnerships—before committing resources. Pollen’s work strengthens strategic planning, supports capital campaigns, informs board and leadership decision-making, and provides clear, credible financial roadmaps for fundraising efforts, public sector investment, and long-term success.
