Pediatric AIDS Chicago
(PAC) is dedicated to raising awareness of pediatric AIDS in the Chicago area
with the long-range goal of eliminating the condition. Founded in 1991, PAC has
a Board of Directors of about 25 members and no staff. Board members raise
funds, which they grant to agencies for research, education, and social services
to improve the lives of children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Two years
ago, PAC received a million-dollar gift to support its work and establish a new
organization, Pediatric AIDS Chicago Prevention Initiative (PACPI).The Challenge
Identity issues stemming from this transition, as well as
declining board membership and fundraising participation, prompted a call to
ESC.
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ESC’s Response
A board development project was launched to examine the
organization’s board structure, analyze the relationship between the board
and executive committee, define PAC’s association with PACPI, and develop
a plan for board recruitment and expansion.
A team of four ESC consultants carried out a multi-step
diagnostic process:
• They met with the PAC president and other leaders to
determine needs.
• They interviewed more than 20 people, including the
founders and board members of PAC, and the executive director and project
director of PACPI.
• They reviewed bylaws, board meeting minutes, board
resources, and other organization documents.
• They attended meetings of the PAC board and executive
committee.
• They guided the PAC board and executive committee through
a self-assessment process and interpreted the results.
• They
facilitated a board retreat, working with participants to identify and
discuss key issues. |
