Project Manager - Business Process Review

Project Management Volunteers (PMV) Sponsored Project 
This is a PMV sponsored project.  The Project Manager will enter into a 3-way partnership between the Client organization, the Project Manager, and PMV.  This will include additional responsibilities and benefits for the Project Manager. 
Benefits	
•	Project mgmt support from PMV representative 
•	Access to PMV’s project templates inventory
•	Invitation to networking opportunities
Responsibilities
•	Review the Project Services Agreement  
•	Completing Project Charter 
•	Completing Project Status updates 

The Organization - Community Foundation of South Puget Sound

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization. Since our founding in 1989, the generosity of our community has allowed us to make more than $29 million in grants and scholarships. These funds have been transformed into college degrees, meals, winter clothes, books, medicine, therapy, shelter, solar panels, forests, farmland, healthy rivers, music, art, and more—all for this place and the people who live here. Whether it’s economic, social, or environmental challenges that matter most to you, we offer countless ways for you to contribute and give back to your community. 
https://www.thecommunityfoundation.com/

Organization Mission 
To grow a lasting culture of generosity and well-being in the South Puget Sound through connection, leadership, and investment. 

Project Description
The Foundation will perform a Business Process Review of their critical Scholarships Grant Program.  The overall purpose will be to analyze look for process improvement opportunities and obtain maximum efficiencies when managing the grant applications process, from initial receipt to evaluation, awarding the grants, communication and follow-up with the recipients.  

The overall project will be managed across 2 phases.
Phase 1 – Conduct Business Process Review, present findings and recommendations
Phase 2 – Implement business process changes as per Phase 1 recommendations

At this time, the Foundation is seeking a volunteer Project Manager to perform Phase 1.  
The Project Manager requirements for Phase 2 will be reassessed at end of Phase 1.

Project Manager Responsibilities
•	Conduct Business Process Review
•	Present findings and recommendations 
•	Develop high level plan to implement recommendations

Required Qualifications
•	Minimum 5 years’ project management experience 
•	Minimum 5 years conducting business process review studies
•	Excellent written communication skills
•	Excellent organizational skills
•	Experience with the not-for-profit sector is desirable

Estimated Time Commitment
•	4 hours/week

Start Date:        May 19, 2025 		End Date: 	August 31, 2025

Remote Work 
All work for this engagement can be done remotely.  

Accountability
The PM volunteer will have end-end accountability on project deliverables, reporting to Program Officer, Tami Mason Lathrop.     

Benefits
The Program Officer will provide a letter of recommendation to the PM volunteer at the successful conclusion of the project and serve as a reference.

Notes
•	The Foundation may proceed with interviewing and engaging applicants before the application deadline.