12th Annual D.C. Regional
Project Management
Day of Service (PMDOS®)
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm*
*Check-in: 9:00 am, Networking activity: 9:15 - 9:45 am
Optional activities: 4:30 - 5:10 pm
Adele H. Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland, College Park
Registration is now closed.
Event details for participants are available below — please scroll down.
Thank you to everyone who signed up to help us change the world, one project at a time!
Pre-Event Training
Virtual training will be provided to help all attendees (nonprofit representatives and project manager volunteers) prepare for PMDOS. Please plan to attend one of the following one-hour online training sessions. Even if you’ve participated in PMDOS before, this training includes updates and reminders that may be helpful.
No registration required—just show up!
Tue., February 17, 7pm-8pm
Join Session 1 (Webex)
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Wed., February 18, 12pm-1pm
Join Session 2 (Webex)
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Wed., February 18, 6pm-7pm
Join Session 3 (Webex)
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Please try out the Webex test meeting in advance to ensure that you will be able to participate in PMDOS training.
Event Details
Please plan to arrive by 9:00 am to check in and participate in a fun networking activity before the program begins at 10:00 am.
The program will conclude at 4:30 pm, followed by 40 minutes of optional activities, including additional project work, video testimonials, and networking.
Download the ICS calendar file and open it to add the event to your calendar. The detailed agenda will be available in the digital event program shared with participants.
Event Schedule
A limited breakfast will be available during check-in. Lunch will be served during a midday guest speaker presentation.
Food:
Dress Code:
Business Casual.
Event-related email may be sent from either of two domains: pm4change.org and charityengine.net. Please whitelist these domains so that you don’t miss a thing! (This article on whitelisting may be helpful.)
Event Email
The current forecast does not include any snow or ice on February 21. However, we will continue to watch the forecast and will update this space if there are any event changes due to weather.
Weather
This will be a mask-optional event. We encourage everyone to prioritize their health and the well-being of others by taking appropriate precautions, such as staying home if feeling unwell. Your cooperation ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
COVID-19
If you are unable to attend for any reason, please email dcquestions@pm4change.org as soon as possible.
Cancellation
Each project team will be composed of 2-4 PM volunteers and the nonprofit representative(s). Teams will be notified of their assignments prior to the event; however, those assignments are subject to change based on attendance. (Please don’t be a “no-show”!)
Project Teams
This is a BYOD (bring your own device) event. We recommend using a regular laptop rather than a mobile device, tablet, or Chromebook. Regardless of the type of device you choose to bring, please make sure it’s charged in advance, and also bring your power adapter with you.
Equipment
Prior to the event, you will receive an account username and password for accessing event resources on PM4Change’s Google Drive. If you have any questions, please contact Technology@pm4change.org.
Digital Collaboration
Traveling by Car
UMD’s website includes directions for Traveling by Car.
Free and paid parking will be available. We recommend the free parking in Regents Drive Garage, lower levels (ADA accessible, top level is paid parking); the entrance is on Fieldhouse Drive.
Other options include:
Free parking in Lots Z, JJ3, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1f, C1
Paid parking in Union Lane Garage (NOT the top level) – this is across the street from the Stamp Student Union
Paid parking is $4/hour with a $20 maximum. Payment can be made using a pay station or the Parkmobile app. Note: we recommend using the ParkMobile app, as pay stations can be unreliable.
Additional details, including walking directions from Regents Drive and Union Lane garages, are here: Parking.
Traveling by Metro
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Trip Planner can help you get from the College Park—U of MD Metro station to UMD: Traveling by Metro
Accessibility
Accessibility entrances and other resources are here: Accessibility Resources.
Directions, Parking, and Accessibility
Flip charts, markers, sticky notes, pens, and other supplies will be available to facilitate collaboration.
Office Supplies
WiFi login credentials specific to PMDOS and usage instructions will be provided at the event.
WiFi
Code of Conduct and Photo/Video Disclaimer
When you registered, you acknowledged that you read and will comply with the Project Management Day of Service Code of Conduct and Photo/Video Disclaimer (available here).
Questions?
Please email your questions to dcquestions@pm4change.org.
Information for Nonprofits and Project Managers
For Project Managers
PDUs: PMI-certified project managers (e.g., PMPs and CAPMs) can earn PDUs by participating in the event, pre-event training, and pre-event collaboration with their assigned nonprofits. Information on how to claim your PDUs are provided in the digital event program.
For Nonprofits
Representative Registration: If there is anyone from your organization who will be attending and has not yet submitted a Nonprofit Representative Registration form, please ensure that they submit the form ASAP. We need this form so that we can plan meals and other event support accordingly.
2026 Sponsors
PMDOS Sponsorship
Support the Washington, D.C. Regional Project Management Day of Service (PMDOS) as a sponsor and help empower local nonprofits through impactful project management. Sponsoring PMDOS provides valuable visibility for your organization, with your logo featured on event materials, our website, and social media channels. Your contribution directly supports mobilizing volunteers and nonprofits, driving meaningful change in local communities. Join us in fostering collaboration and making a lasting social impact.
PMDOS events provide nonprofits with pro bono (free, professional) project management services to help them address their most difficult challenges. We do this by bringing together local project managers (PM volunteers) with nonprofits who are passionate about serving their communities. The PM volunteers help the nonprofits to scope and plan projects that enable the nonprofits to do more to serve their communities.
What is the Project Management Day of Service (PMDOS)?
How does PMDOS Work?
Each nonprofit is paired with a team of experienced project managers through a “matching” process. Additional subject matter experts (SMEs) from various professions (e.g., marketing, finance, technology, etc.) may also be available for consultation as needed. Project managers and nonprofit representatives spend one or more days (depending on the location of the event) scoping and planning a project to address a critical need of the nonprofit, and the nonprofit leaves with an actionable plan.
What types of nonprofits attend PMDOS?
Nonprofits’ needs that are addressed at PMDOS range from strategic to tactical, operations to administrative, and human to technical. They cover topics such as marketing/branding, volunteer recruitment, fundraising, grant writing, and event planning. PMDOS attracts a wide variety of nonprofits from multiple sectors including, but not limited to: Youth Development; Veterans Support; Art; Culture; Education; Health and Wellness; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery; Foreign Affairs and National Security; Agricultural Development; and Public and Social Benefit.
