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Board Structures & Role Definitions
Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Board Structures & Role Definitions
Project details
What we need
- Document outlining relationship of board to your organization and metrics of board success
- Document outlining scope of roles within board, including empty seats if applicable
What we have in place
- We currently have Ideas abour new requirements and board roles, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have The desire to improve our organization to better serve, and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $13,642 , allowing us to increase board participation so that the Director may focus on grants and other items that will allow a paid staff and therefore more opportunities to give back to our members and the community.
Right now our organization is moving forward and functioning as a result of one person's work. It is essential to not only the viability of the organization but even temporary success that the board get more involved where you going to drive the chamber forward to reach a state that is sustainable and capable of success at a higher level.
Project plan
Posted by
Melanie Marie B.
Director
Our mission
The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC) is the principal regional advocate for the Hispanic business community's civic and economic interests. It is our mission is to develop, promote and advocate on behalf of Hispanic businesses & professionals in the Pittsburgh region, while encouraging the advancement and economic growth of Pittsburgh's Hispanic community.
What we do
Like the Pittsburgh area, The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is in a major transitional phase. In the earlier years of our organization, the Latinx population of our city was very small and consisted mostly of middle to upperclass individuals working in corporations. Today the landscape is rapidly changing. Since 2010 the Hispanic Population has grown 170%. As a result we are looking to change our focus from a primarily networking organization that gave back through scholarships to a true chamber of commerce offering programming and resources to the community at large.
We are in the process of restructuring board requirements, developing programs, seeking grants and more gowever are operating with no full or part time paid staff. We have one "paid person" recieving a minimum stipend for 25 hours per month and donating at least 135 hours per month. This model is not sustainable. We need assistance with tasks so that we can move forward and grow to sustainably meet the needs of the local Hispanic community.
Testimonials
Brian taught me so much and helped me formulate a plan that has completely changed our organization structure for the better. I can not recommend him highly enough.
I really enjoyed working with Melanie on this project. She is a savvy nonprofit professional with a tremendous grasp of PMAHCC's present needs, as well as a strong, well-considered vision of the organization's future. I would gladly support this organization on a future project. For my fellow consultants, keep an eye out for any PMAHCC projects. Definitely consider supporting!
