Project Management for Purpose: A Day of Nonprofit Empowerment

Morning Session – Project Management 101 for Nonprofits

A hands-on, interactive training covering core PM concepts in nonprofit-friendly
terms:

1. Introduction to PM in Nonprofits (30 mins)

• Why PM matters for nonprofits (efficiency, donor trust, mission
  success).
• Differences between nonprofit and corporate projects.

2. Key PM Principles (90 mins, with group activities)

• Scope: Defining project goals and deliverables (avoiding "scope
  creep").
• Time: Simple scheduling tools (Gantt charts, task lists).
• Budget: Cost estimation, resource allocation, and grant compliance.
• Stakeholder Management: Engaging donors, volunteers, and
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating common nonprofit risks.

Activity: Small groups discuss a sample nonprofit project (e.g.,
organizing a fundraiser) and identify scope/time/budget factors.

Lunch & Networking

• Structured networking: Assign discussion topics (e.g., "Share a project
  success or challenge").
• Optional: PM volunteers host tables for Q&A.

Afternoon Session – Breakout Workshops
“Bring Your Challenge” Collaborative Problem-Solving

1. Pitch & Group Formation (30 mins)

• Nonprofit reps briefly present real project challenges (e.g., "How to manage volunteer turnover?").
• Attendees split into small groups based on intere

2. Workshop Time (90 mins)

• Groups brainstorm solutions using PM frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis, stakeholder maps).
• PM volunteers guide discussions and share best practices

3. Share-Out & Takeaways (45 mins)

• Each group summarizes solutions in a 5-minute pitch.
• Facilitator highlights recurring themes and PM lessons

Closing & Next Steps

• Recap key learnings.
• Share free PM resources (templates, toolkits).
• Call to action: Encourage ongoing mentorship between PMs and nonprofits