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Unpacking an Association’s Project Management Bag

Delcor

Project managers head into a new project with that same sense of excitement and caution. And, like backpackers, they only achieve success if everything they need is in their metaphorical association project management backpack. Let’s see what association project managers carry in their backpacks.

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Project Portfolio Management: Why You Need It - Part I

Delcor

And yet, not many organizations use a disciplined process to optimally select the projects they are investing in with people, dollars, and time. Due to inadequate project oversight and/or belief in the sunk cost fallacy , an organization continues to fund a project that is substantially over budget. Principle # (above).

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Project Portfolio Management Part III: Monitoring and Evaluation

Delcor

You have evaluated and prioritized projects , scheduled resources , and now the scheduled projects are underway. However, in the same way an investment manager’s job isn’t complete when the stocks are picked and the trades are completed, a project portfolio needs regular monitoring and evaluation.

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6 Tips for Making Better Technology Decisions for your Association

Achurch

There are plenty of checklists online and RFP guides that will help you keep track of the most obvious, tangible concerns including cost, functionality, system requirements, and security needs. That said, you don’t want your team of advisors to become too large, at which point decisions become impossible and project delays are inevitable.

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How Much Does an Event App Cost?

Socious

Each of those apps cost quite a bit of money, although how much money ranges from several thousand dollars to several million. 4 Factors that Affect the Cost of Your Mobile Event App. Each method includes a different amount of customization and coding, which affects development cost. There are roughly 2.2 Types of Apps.

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Project Portfolio Management Part I: Why You Need It

Delcor

And yet, not many organizations use a disciplined process to optimally select the projects they are investing in with people, dollars, and time. Due to inadequate project oversight and/or belief in the sunk cost fallacy , an organization continues to fund a project that is substantially over budget. Principle # (above).

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Funding Your Mission: 4 Nonprofit Financial Management Tips

NXUnite

To keep your budget organized and make more accurate projections, we recommend categorizing your revenue by source. The three types of functional expenses are: Program costs, which are directly related to furthering your mission, meaning they’re different for every organization.

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