Project Management for Purpose: A Day of Nonprofit Empowerment

Morning Session – Project Management 101 for Nonprofits

Who This Course Is For:

This free course is designed specifically for individuals working in non-profit organizations who are not formally trained in project management and do not hold a PMP® certification. Whether you're managing events, coordinating volunteers, or launching community initiatives, this course will equip you with practical, easy-to-understand project management skills to help you succeed—no prior experience required.

Note: If you're already a certified project manager or have formal training, this course may not be the right fit but feel free to share it with colleagues who could benefit!

Passionate About Nonprofits and Project Management?

If you're trained in project management principles and have a passion for supporting nonprofit organizations, please visit our Volunteer page we would love to have your expertise and enthusiasm!

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