1. The State of
The Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project
2006

2. Our Mission
PUMP advances issues affecting young and young-thinking people in Pittsburgh, making the region a more dynamic, engaging, and diverse place in which to live.

3. How PUMP was Started Who We Are… Background
In 1995, Michelle Fanzo, a young graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh, wrote an op-ed piece for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. She stated that, as her friends finished grad school, too many were leaving the region -in search of both career opportunities and more dynamic, vibrant cities. Michelle received calls from several young people who shared her concerns. They began meeting in small groups throughout Pittsburgh's East End and PUMP was created. 
Who We Are…
artists, architects, attorneys, bankers, business owners, designers, entrepreneurs, graduate students, musicians, photographers, political consultants, professors, writers, restaurant owners, etc who work and play in the
Pittsburgh Region.
Background

4. The Face of PUMP Demographics 67% Singles 56/44 Female/Male Ratio
PUMP Membership
The Face of PUMP
67% Singles
56/44 Female/Male Ratio
97% Registered Voters
48% Registered Democrats
32% Registered Republicans
17% Independent Voters
93% Have a Bachelor’s Degree
39% Have a Masters Degree
9% Have a Doctoral Degree
6% Current Students
41% Not Originally from Pittsburgh
65% City of Pittsburgh Residents
92% Find out about PUMP Events via
34% Say that PUMP is the reason they have stayed in Pittsburgh
Demographics

5. Financials: PUMP’s 2006 Operating Budget is $372,000
PUMP Operations
Financials: PUMP’s 2006 Operating Budget is $372,000
Membership: Since January 2005, the Membership has grown from ,050 members to 1,954. Annual Dues are $25.
Pittsburgh Sports League: New Technology has enabled unprecedented growth of the league to 6,700 participants, 74 leagues & 571 separate teams.
Board of Directors: The PUMP Board of Directors is a governing board of members.
PUMP Staff
Jennifer Toth, Director of Operations & Programming
Becky Reitmeyer, Director, Pittsburgh Sports League
Erin C. Molchany, Executive Director
Operations

6. PUMP Funding
Contributed support is a combination of Board Contributions, Foundation Grants, Sponsorships and Individual donations
Event Income includes our Annual 40 Under 40 Celebration, Kickball for Hope, and our Golf outing
Revenues

7. Board Committees
PUMP Board Committees are internally-focused committees comprised of Board Members.
Board Development: Ensure effective board management and lead efforts to identify, screen, and nominate new board candidates
Human Resources: Guide the development of internal personnel policies and lead evaluation of PUMP’s Executive Director
Finance/Fundraising: Oversee budget development and maintain accountability for funds by ensuring adequate financial controls
Marketing: Supports PUMP’s strategic goals through consolidated, streamlined marketing communications.
Committee Structure

8. Member Committees
PUMP member committees advance regional initiatives designed to encourage young people to be aware of and take action on a variety of issues. Each of these committees has its own set of responsibilities, priorities, and objectives focused on serving PUMP membership:
Membership Committee: Guide growth and development of PUMP membership through the creation of social/networking opportunities, fundraising events and other special programs
Politics Committee: Identify key issues facing young people and create mechanisms to drive awareness, comprehension & action. Issue that the politics committee is currently focused on include Economic Development, Education and Transportation.
Pittsburgh Sports League: Provide young adults with an opportunity to engage in organized recreational sports in the Pittsburgh region
Committee Structure

9. Member Committees (Continued)
40 Under 40: Recognize individuals under the age of 40 who are making an impact in the Pittsburgh region through civic engagement, community service, volunteerism and business.
Discover Pittsburgh: Market the region to young professionals and college juniors, seniors on the brink of a major transition period in their lives to meet with representatives of Pittsburgh’s business, cultural and recreational communities.
Structure

10. Issues-Based Sub Committees
The Following Sub-Committees plan programming and events around issues facing young and young-thinking people in the Pittsburgh Region. These sub-committees fall under the guidance of the Politics Committee.
Transportation Sub-Committee: The Transportation Committee hosts events and initiates action campaigns to address the transportation concerns of Pittsburgh’s young population.
Economic Development Sub-Committee: The Economic Development Sub-Committee focuses on connecting young people with jobs, entrepreneurial resources and opportunities in downtown living.
Education Sub-Committee: The Education Sub-Committee hosts events and initiates action campaigns to address the public education concerns of Pittsburgh's young population.
Structure

11. PUMP Activities
Politics: Primary & General Election Mayoral Debates drew more than people. The Politics committee helped facilitate the placement of a PUMP member on the City’s Cable Advisory Commission.
Membership: Signature events like Deja Vegas & HYP Club Wine Tasting generate new memberships. Member Benefits program is up and running!
40 Under 40: 40 Under 40 was held in raw office space in Pittsburgh’s hip South Side The event drew more than 700 people and generated more than $20,000 in revenue.
Discover Pittsburgh: Discover Pittsburgh drew more than 350 attendees interested in learning about the cultural, social and civic engagement opportunities in the region from more than 65 exhibitors.
Pittsburgh Sports League: The PSL involves more than 6,700 participants per year in co-ed sports including: Softball, Hoops, Flag Football, Deck Hockey, Dodge ball, Darts, Broomball, Bowling, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis & the NEW Running Club.
PUMP Activities

12. Coming in 2006 Here is what we are PUMPed about…
Gubernatorial Debates sponsored by PUMP, Leadership Pittsburgh, League of Women Voters, Urban League of Pittsburgh & the Allegheny Conference
New Trustees for New Pittsburgh “Speed Dating” Board Matching Events
Kickball for Hope benefiting PUMP & Girls Hope Pittsburgh
Economic Development Committee Programming including: PUMP’s Entrepreneurial Mash Up, “Pittsburgh Pads” Downtown Living Tours, Stay & Play Thursdays in Market Square
Young Non Profit Professionals Network Programs
Education Committee’s Right In Our Own Backyard: Public Education Open House Series
Coming in 2006