Project Management Day of Service™ (PMDoS™)

March 28,  2016

NEW Project Management for Change Coaching Program Announcement!

Project Management for Change, the nonprofit organization that is responsible for PMDoS, is ready to start accepting applications for volunteer PM coaches and indications of interest from nonprofits.

What is the PM4Change Coaching program?
This is a volunteer run coaching program to support the PMDoS nonprofits by answering project management questions and providing support and resources to the nonprofits as they work on their projects.

Why are we doing this?
 So, the nonprofit got their project scoped and a work plan created, but now what? We had two great PMDoS events in the DC area, but we want to have a greater impact than even our awesome single day event can create!.

We want to make sure your efforts are leading to the best project outcomes and that our nonprofits don’t get stuck when trying to complete those projects. We are calling PM volunteers to help us support the nonprofits in finishing their projects by providing ongoing coaching and support to them through our private Facebook group (with opportunities to participate in other coaching services over the coming months).

How much time do I have to commit?
 As little or as much as you can! We are running a private group for the PMDoS nonprofits and will look for volunteers to help us answer project management questions so the nonprofits can keep moving on getting their work done.

Sign up here to volunteer as a coach. 

Are you a nonprofit that could use some additional project management guidance? Click here to sign up. There is no cost for this program. We will answer your project management questions, point you to free resources, and help you keep your project(s) moving!

Additional information will be made available to those that sign up for the program.

Thank You to Our PMDoS 2016 Sponsors: Falcon Lab, Capitol Assets and the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation!

As we continue with our story of thanks to the circle of sponsors who joined us in hosting this all-volunteer, pro bono world-changing event, we would like to take the opportunity in this issue to thank three very unique sponsors who each provided very different but very critical support.

In this issue, Project Management for Change would like to acknowledge Falcon Printing, Capitol Assets and the Project Management Institute Education Foundation.

The Falcon Lab 

has been a stalwart supporter, with us from the start and provider of the beautifully designed and printed materials such as the program, brochure, sponsor passport and various signage and table materials.  Contact FALCON If you’re ready to partner with a talented team of d esigners, printers, and fabricators who love nothing more than to knock projects straight out of the ballpark – they can’t wait to work with you.

Capitol Asset, another Founding Sponsor, donated the use of over 100 laptops for our PMO volunteers during the event, which were critical for such things as Registration, the HR Team working with the scoping Teams, our LIVE Social Media Station and all the other activities necessary to keep event operations flowing smoothly. Capitol Asset is a leader in GREEN IT recovery and recycling solutions.  Contact them today!

A third Founding Sponsor, PMIEF, was again a generous financial supporter and raffle prize donator. PMIEF – with partner Hewlett Packard Enterprise as sponsor of the PMI Chapter Category – is administering the Community Advancement Through Project Management Award to recognize pro bono service contributed by project managers to nonprofits throughout the globe. Applications for the Community Advancement Through Project Management Award are open now, and close May 20, 2016. Learn more about PMIEF here.

Help Us Do It All AGAIN!

Planning for PMDoS 2017 is starting NOW!

A Unique Leadership Opportunity Awaits You with Project Management for Change!! 

Are you interested in furthering your career, building your network of professionals, making new friends, strengthening your leadership skills, learning and gaining resume building experience in new areas, and revolutionizing the project management profession? 

Want to have more meaning in your life? Then become a Project Management for Change volunteer!

PM4Change has an incredible opportunity for you to do something that is satisfying and of great service to your community using your professional experience and expertise.

Over the last 2 years PMDoS, thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers, has helped over 200 nonprofit organizations in the U.S. scope and plan their most pressing organizational initiative.

We love the work we are doing with PMDoS, but why stop there? As project managers, we know we aren’t done when the plan is built. Project Management for Change plans to implement programs to further support the nonprofit community in delivering on their projects. We are seeking responsible individuals to help us deliver these new services, as well as continue to grow our fabulous Project Management Day of Service event. Stay tuned to our newsletters where we will unveil our plans for taking this event global over the next year.

Need more reasons to volunteer?
EARN PDUs: In addition to PDUs for your volunteer time, volunteers will be invited to attend FREE seminars provided by PM4Change on relevant project management topics.

Details
Click here to see a listing of all open volunteer positions.

Other ways you can support our shared mission:

1. Donate 
Donate on the PMDoS/PM4C website or take part in the Fundraising Effort to support your PMI Chapter, a colleague or team, or create a fundraising page.

2. Engage your corporate social responsibility and marketing departments
Sponsoring PMDoS is a great way for your firm to reach the tens of thousands of project managers and nonprofit organizations participating in PMDoS events both here and around the world.

For more information or for customized sponsorship packages, email sponsorship@pmdos.org or see the Sponsor Page.

3. Support PMDoS while you shop!
When you shop at smile.AMAZON.com, a portion of all Amazon sales will be donated to PM4Change. Shop Now.

4. Talk about it
Help spread the great work of PMs in our area! Reach out to fellow project managers and ask them to sign up as volunteers, donate, fundraise or encourage corporate sponsorship! Together, we raise the profile of project management while helping nonprofit organizations in our communities do more!

 LinkedIn Users - Follow Project Management for Change then Like/ Comment/ Share the PMDoS updates that will appear on your LinkedIn account.

 Twitter users please follow @PMDoS16 and retweet postings.

 Facebook users please Like/ Comment/ Share our posts to the Project Management Day of Service page.

NEW VIDEO Posted!

Watch the PMDoS Founders explain the good work of PMDoS!
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Thanks to our top level sponsors!


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Thank you to all of our 2016 Founding Sponsors