PROJECT MANAGEMENT DAY OF SERVICE

The Project Management Day of Service (PMDoS) is a special one-day event where project managers volunteer their skills to help local nonprofits.

Think of it as a “planning day” for nonprofits—where experts sit down with organizations to set goals, solve problems, and build clear action plans they can use right away.

For nonprofits, it means walking away with practical tools like fundraising calendars, communication strategies, or program timelines. For volunteers, it’s a chance to give back, grow their skills, and see the power of project management in action.

Nonprofit Organizations Engaged in Previous PMDoS Events

We partnered with 10 nonprofit organizations during the 2025 Project Management Day of Service (PMDoS). Volunteer project managers helped each nonprofit create actionable plans and strategies supporting causes like mental health, education, and food security—delivering tangible results that empower them to further their missions.

Bullying Recovery Resource Center

Defends bullied children and helps rebuild lives.

2024 Deliverables: Training timeline, school outreach plan, success metrics, and pre/post-training survey structure.

Impact 100 Metro Denver

Empowers women to fund transformational nonprofit grants.

2024 Deliverables: Comprehensive public relations (PR) strategy, content calendar, press kit, event promotion, and community engagement plan.

The Lion Project

Tackles food insecurity in low-income Denver schools.

2024 Deliverables: Operational run-book for scaling food trailers, public relations (PR) strategy, and story capture framework.

Sakura Foundation

Celebrates Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage.

2024 Deliverables: monday.com-based project plan for events, vendor coordination, social media planning, and volunteer recruitment.

Martyred Angels Foundation

Supports families affected by the tragic loss of a child.

2024 Deliverables: Capital fundraising campaign plan for an equine therapy campground, including grant strategies and property planning.

Resilient Futures

Builds inclusive, trauma-informed communities.

2024 Deliverables: Goal-setting framework, refined mission statement, sales scripting, and training on innovation and lifecycle marketing.

Southern Plains Land Trust

Protects and manages land on the Southern Plains for wildlife and nature.

2024 Deliverables: Documentation of health and safety protocols for events, emergency response, and staff procedures.

Un/Do Mindset

Teaches mindset strategies to help individuals thrive across life stages.

2024 Deliverables: Strategic project plan, outreach and partnership strategies, key performance indicators (KPIs), budgeting, and scaling.

YANAM2M (You Are Not Alone, Mom 2 Mom)

Ensures mothers feel safe, valued, and supported.

2024 Deliverables: Checklist outlining action steps, priorities, and implementation sequencing.

YANAMMake Mental Health Matter (formerly BCC Evolution)

Promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention through education.

2024 Deliverables: One-to-two year fundraising strategy, with clear goals, timelines, donor targets, and budget tracking.

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FAQs

What are the roles for the volunteers?

Lead Project Manager: Leads coordination with the nonprofit prior to the event, ensuring deliverables are prepared and provided to both the nonprofit and the Mile Hi Chapter event team.
Project Manager: Offers project management expertise, guidance, and communication support throughout the initiative.
Project Scribe: Captures and documents key planning efforts, summarizes discussions, and reviews outputs for accuracy.
Subject Matter Expert (SME): Provides specialized knowledge in a field or software relevant to the nonprofit’s initiative.
Business Analyst: Conducts data and process analysis, defining high-level requirements to support the nonprofit’s goals.

Who are we helping? 

Nonprofit Organizations qualifying as a 501(c)(3) based in Colorado.

What type of needs are addressed at PMDoS? 

PM Day of Service is a problem-solving event for any organization initiative or issue. Most common needs are upcoming company initiatives, such as program expansions, system implementations, strategic initiatives, risk management, fundraising events, or capital campaigns.

When and where is the event? 

February 27, 2025, at Lowry Conference Center
1061 Akron Way, Denver Co 80230
Free parking is available on site.

What will be provided at the event? 

Meeting rooms with audio and visual equipment for planning breakout session. We encourage you to bring a personal computer.
Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are available throughout the day.

What preparation for the event day will the Nonprofit undertake? 

After registering, an Event Volunteer will reach out to you for further information regarding your initiative.
A virtual training session is offered to ensure a shared understanding of project management principles and the event’s mission.
Nonprofit representatives and PM volunteers are encouraged to connect virtually for a discovery session before the event. The Lead PM volunteer will reach out to you.

How many Nonprofit employees can attend PMDoS? 

Please plan on bringing no more than 2-3 representatives per Nonprofit organization.

What is my commitment as a Project Manager Volunteer? 

PM Day of Service is a one day in person event in which our volunteers are expected to offer their time, advice, and whichever tools at their disposal, free of charge to the charity or charities assigned.  Volunteers are encouraged to attend a virtual training prior to the event.  The lead PM is encouraged to meet virtually with the Nonprofit prior to the event to conduct an initial discovery session.

How are PMs and Nonprofits matched? 

The PMDoS team will analyze the needs of each request and do their best to match that to a project manager with similar skill set and/or interests. It's important to know that project managers do not need to be subject matter experts in the specific request. They will bring their expertise in project planning and documentation.

Gave me an avenue to share my skills in an area I haven’t worked in before.

Enjoyed the ability to see different approaches and helpful to see the value of skills that are second nature.