Project Management: Reinvent the Business of Doing Good! (Afternoon Course)

Description: We’ve all heard it before: failing to plan is planning to fail! However, in today’s busy world, it is challenging to create and execute a plan flawlessly; things can and will go wrong. This means that it is exceedingly important to have an effective project management plan and process in place. A prevention organization’s project management process helps your team define roles and responsibilities and ensures no one gets burned out from taking on too many tasks. It is also easy to lose sight of how much money has been spent when we are busy spinning our wheels, so a sound project management process will keep track of all expenses, making sure you know where the money is going. Tips for effective project management will provide you with the knowledge and a step-by-step guide to move your projects from start to finish.

CEUS: Prevention, CHES
Hours: 3
Domains: PS1: Personnel Supervision & Program Management

Please note that this training is designed for individuals who already have their Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist credential and are looking to obtain their Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant credential.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define what project management is and why it is important to prevention organizations.
2. Describe the 5 phases of the project management life cycle.
3. Explain what makes a project successful and what can lead to project failures.

Presenter: Ericka Harney, PhD, CAE, CFRE, GPC, CVA
Presenter Bio: Dr. Ericka Harney has over 21 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and strategic planning. She is responsible for successful fundraising and grant awards of over $35 million. She has educated thousands, served as a federal grant reviewer, co-founded a social enterprise, and was an executive director. At Harney & Associates, Ericka serves a variety of clients around the country. She is also a National Trainer for Grant Writing USA and an Assistant Professor at Future Generations University. Ericka is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a Grant Professional Certified (GPC), and a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA). Her Ph.D. is in Organizational Leadership concentrating on Nonprofit Leadership from Eastern University. She received her Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Kentucky, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Bachelor of Science in Communication.