2020 has been a tough year for PASS. It’s primary fund raiser – the PASS Summit – was converted to a virtual event that attracted fewer attendees and far less revenue than the in-person version. Going into the event they were projecting a budget shortfall of $1.5 million for the fiscal year ending in June of 2021 and that’s after some cost cutting. My guess is that the net revenue from the Summit will be less than projected in the revised budget, so the shortfall will increase, only partially offset by $1m in reserves. I’m writing all of that based on information on the PASS site and one non-NDA conversation with some Board members during the 2020 PASS Summit. It’s not a happy picture. If things aren’t that dire, I’d be thrilled.
I’ll pause here to say this – it doesn’t matter how we got here. The Board has to work the problem they have.
When the Board meets in November or December with a final accounting from the Summit, they will have to adjust the budget again and start talking about a 2021 budget. Big questions:
I’m hoping we’ll get clear and candid messaging from the Board before the end of December on the financial state and go forward plans. As much as I’d like to see public discussion before that’s decided, I don’t think there is time – that’s why I’m writing this. If you’ve got an idea that addresses the core problems, now is the time to share it.
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