Project Management for Non-Profits - 501 Commons
Project Management for
Non-Profits
What's in it for you? Benefits of Improved Project Management (PM) Skills, Techniques
and Processes
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Overview
? What is a project? ? Impact on organizational results ? Benefits for non-profit organizations ? Basic concepts of projects ? Examples of processes ? Training & skills development ? Next steps?
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Objectives
? Gain understanding of:
? Basic concepts of project management (PM) ? How PM improves the use of scarce resources ? How PM can improve organizational results ? How the Project Management Institute (PMI) can
support non profit organizations improve PM practices
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WHAT IS A PROJECT?
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What Is A Project?
Definition*: "a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result"
? Characteristics:
? Predetermined timeline ? Clear beginning and end ? Fixed budget
? Distinct from "operations"
? Specific deliverable ? Interrelated tasks ? Involves people
* PMI. A Guide to the Project Book of Knowledge, 4th ed. (PMBOK)
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Non-Profit Project Examples
Fund raising campaign Organization move IT upgrade Awards dinner Process improvement initiative Advertising campaign development
What other kinds of projects do you undertake?
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PM IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONAL RESULTS
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Project Execution
16% Complete Success
53% Challenged (Late, Over Budget, W/O Desired Characteristics)
31% Cancelled
? What's your estimated success rate and which of the three characteristics is the biggest problem meeting?
* Standish Group, Chaos Study,
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