PMs for Good Roundtable: Applying PMO Principles to Community-Based Organizations and Social Enterprises

Book: Leading Successful PMOs: How to Build the Best Project Management Office for Your Business by Peter Taylor

Join fellow mission-driven project leaders for an interactive discussion exploring how the principles from Peter Taylor’s book can be adapted to the realities of community-based organizations, nonprofits, NGOs, and social enterprises.

Many organizations lack the resources to establish a formal PMO, yet still need the benefits of project governance, prioritization, and cross-functional coordination. Together, we'll discuss:

-How can PMO principles be applied in organizations with limited staffing and resources?

-What does a "PMO culture" look like when there is no dedicated PMO office?

-How can project management practices strengthen mission impact and organizational sustainability?

-What lightweight tools, governance structures, and habits work best for small and midsize nonprofits?

-What barriers do community-based organizations face, and how can they overcome them?

Format:

📖 Brief discussion of key takeaways from the book

💬 Roundtable conversation and sharing of experiences

🧠 Collaborative brainstorming on practical approaches for mission-driven organizations

Interested in contributing to the field?

Following the discussion, participants interested in continuing the conversation are invited to join a new PMO Culture for Nonprofits Committee. The committee will explore opportunities to collaborate on a white paper or co-authored article focused on cultivating project management culture and practices in resource-constrained, mission-driven organizations.

Whether you have a formal PMO, wear multiple hats, or simply want to improve how projects get done, all are welcome.

Host / Moderator Name & Credentials:

Sabrina Raphael, MBA, PMP, Sr. Project Manager at GLIDE Foundation

Host / Moderator Bio:

Sabrina Raphael is a mission-driven leader focused on education, workforce development, and equitable career pathways. As a first-generation MBA graduate who began at a California Community College, she brings lived experience to her work in higher education and nonprofit program design.

Her background spans both private and nonprofit sectors, where she has led multimillion-dollar client relations, logistics operations, and inclusive coaching programs. She is PMP-certified and experienced in Agile and cross-functional coordination.

Sabrina also serves on the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Commission and holds board leadership roles with the Junior League of San Francisco and Southern California Philharmonic. She has helped raise over $150,000 for arts and education nonprofits.

Host / Moderator LinkedIn URL:

www.linkedin.com/in/brinasay