PACTS INC
We are what We have been waiting for
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Membership Programs
The Membership Programs (business and personal) provide resources for our organization to do other things while giving members an opportunity to be involved in important decisions regarding the direction of the organization. Beyond that, they are also a part of our initiatives to drive Black Dollars into Black Businesses.
Mentoring Program
The intent to initiate and implement a mentorship program within PACTS Inc. is to enhance the connections, positive experiences and respect that Black Children have for each other and Black Culture. The Mentorship program enhances, strengthens, and becomes PACTS Inc. direct connection and method of influence over Black Youth driving a message of cultural pride and self-respect into youth through interactions with dedicated, knowledgeable, and positive older Black People.
We also hope to cultivate a growing cross-gender respect for future generations by having them in pods together sharing both male and female mentors while having mentee brothers and sisters.
Urban Development Plan
Black America has been without a community on a national level for a number of decades. While it is the goal of partner organizations to develop into a Media Outlet for the Black Diaspora, it is also paramount to all groups with goals within Black America to try to develop and strengthen a Black Community in America. What we have developed here is a PACTS Approved Individual Action Plan Based on the 3 levels of knowledge (Political, Economic, and Historical) and the 4 cores of action (Faith, Energy, Congruence, and Understanding).
The overall purpose of this plan is to identify the needs of the community and begin taking actions on those needs from within the community using resources and personnel mostly available from the community itself.
Curricula Development
The Black Community in America finds itself faced with several unique challenges. According to Professor William Darity of Duke University, Black people in America get more years of schooling and more credentials than comparatively situated whites. However we still find ourselves with 2 times the unemployment and up to 25% less in pay according to the Women’s Bureau. We also have to face the fact that our children are disciplined more harshly and more frequently in school for similar behavior than their white counterparts according to several studies.
All of this paints a clear picture that not only are our children being mistreated by the current education system, but they are also being miseducated as to what is happening in the world around them and how they can truly be successful in it. A study done in 2012 at Pittsburg University found that by teaching children racial pride, children performed better in school. The study found that by being racially conscious, children could be better prepared for success. For black people, this means that being real about the world we live in and the unique challenges we face is a critical component for preparing our children to forge their places in the world.
Where we work
External reviews
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Pacts has a number of goals both short term and long term. We have plans to do everything from creating a nationwide after school/tutoring program to creating curricula for various activities and programs in cities all over the nation all with the goal of enhancing Black America's future prospects. Here are a few:
To Have our educational programs used in 50% of Black Institutions
To Create a platform that channels 25% of Black Dollars into Black Businesses
To Have 75% of Black Children demonstrating racial pride and self-love tested by the Doll Experiment
To stay true to our mission and vision statements and faithful to the Black Community
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
This is where our programs come into play. Our membership programs also serve as our bridge between Black Consumers and Black Businesses. We hope that through this program we can restore the faith these groups once had in each other. Our educational curricula serves the purpose of not only educating but also increasing self-esteem and pride. We believe that once we begin to see the results of these curricula in various institutions it will create a snowball effect for getting it into others. Our mentoring program also serves to increase pride and self-respect while teaching children how to interact with the world and each other. As we begin to gain traction with each of these programs our goals will begin to move closer to us at an ever increasing speed.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have a pool of over 50,000 potential volunteers nationwide through our social media platform. This pool is not only volunteers but also professionals willing to give their expertise. We also have the passion and drive to never give up and to continuously look for more resources that can be utilized as we move forward.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
So far we have had minor successes in all areas. But because of a lack of resources, we still haven't begun to operate even remotely close to a level that would be sufficient for major stat tracking. So while we have set up a few instances, we cannot say that we have thus far succeeded in any long term mass program or project towards achieving our goals.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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PACTS INC
Board of directorsas of 04/26/2023
Mr. Patrick Irvine
Pacts Inc.
Term: 2022 - 2024
Kristin Jackson
Carl Jones
Joseph Ward
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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