The AMA Handbook of Project Management, Chapter 38: Rescue Mission, Project Management in the Helping Professions

Examines the need for and practice of PM in two areas: community/international development and nonprofit agencies. The language barrier between the helping professions and PM. Increasing demand on resources calls for PM. Opportunities for convergence. The economic impact of nonprofit business: opportunities for project managers. Special management challenges in nonprofits. Introducing PM to the nonprofit. Differences in the management environment.