Imagine Black (fka Portland African American Leadership Forum) · 1 month ago
Business Plan Consultant
Portland, OR
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$15K/yr - $15K/yrImagine Black is a collaborative organization focused on building a shared back-office infrastructure for BIPOC-led entities in Oregon. The Business Plan Consultant will design and document the foundational framework for a new for-profit entity that provides shared operations and PEO services, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency across multiple organizations.
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Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive ecosystem map that visualizes the network of partners, stakeholders, and systems connected to the initiative
Define and align the shared purpose, guiding principles, and long-term aspirations of the partnership
Define the full suite of services the back office will provide, including administrative, finance, HR, compliance, IT, communications, and other shared operational support
Identify which services are core versus optional; Define service tiers or pricing models for participating entities; Establish standards for service-level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and accountability systems; and include recommendations for how services may scale with organizational growth
Develop a concise framework outlining how the shared back-office will provide PEO services, including payroll, benefits, and HR compliance under a co-employment model
Outline decision-making processes and clarify the roles and responsibilities of the core partners, including considerations for future expansion
Differentiate between governance and ownership. Clearly define: The role of nonprofit 'owners' or founding entities in the back-office structure; Criteria and process for selecting, onboarding, or exiting owners; Procedures for what happens if a partner organization chooses to leave or dissolve; and Recommendations for how ownership and equity (financial and non-financial) are represented and protected across participating entities
Provide an analysis and recommendation of the most suitable legal entity structure for the back office (e.g., LLC, S-Corp, cooperative, or nonprofit subsidiary)
Develop a comprehensive staffing plan that includes: Recommended staffing levels for the startup phase and operational phase; Roles, job descriptions, and required competencies; and Ratio of staff-to-client organizations
Develop recommendations for sustainable financial planning, including funding projections and resource allocation strategies
Provide monthly progress updates to the SILP Steering Committee
A one-page monthly summary report will be prepared and shared with the broader SILP Cohort via email
Qualification
Required
Developing business plans and strategic documents for non-profit and hybrid entities, including shared service models and Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs)
Designing governance, ownership, and financial structures that support collaboration between multiple entities
Managing complex, multi-partner projects with a milestone-driven and collaborative approach
Facilitating inclusive stakeholder input to guide mission and program development
Skilled in building organizational infrastructure with openness to liberatory and movement-building frameworks, and committed to collaborative, milestone-driven decision-making
Company
Imagine Black (fka Portland African American Leadership Forum)
MISSION: Imagine Black helps Portland’s Black community imagine the alternatives we deserve, builds our political participation, and supports leadership to achieve those alternatives.
Founded in 2009
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-02-18
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