Introduction to project management (Project Proposal) - Essay Example

Potential Project Proposal Potential Project Elderly Dreams and Legacies Project Sponsor’s Organization, and Contact Information:Church Committee on Neighborhood Circles (I have written a formal letter to the Pastor and the Leader of the Committee on Neighborhood Circles)Justification or Reason for the Project: The elderly members and low income members need additional sources of income to augment their budget Alternative means of income generating activityMain Project Deliverables: -Ability to connect and maintain a “job” provider account -Implementation of a network marketing strategyRequired Team Skills: -Basic knowledge about internet (internet search, creation of a “job” provider account, email), marketing ability, knowledge of laws and regulations regarding income taxation and donations, public relations, use of the nine knowledge areas in project managementMain Team Tasks/Roles:Project planning that consists of financial planning, scope planning and resource allocation.

Find computer literate individuals who would be willing to tutor the group in the rudiments of computer useFind internet avenues of marketing that is credible and free or low cost.My Desired Role and Why:I see myself as a facilitator; one that organizes and leads the targeted group through the plan, obtains feedback, make adjustments, and finally leave the continued execution of the plan safely in their well-trained hands. I choose to be a facilitator to emphasize that the wellspring of “knowledge and experiences” and the skills utilized does not come from me but from the targeted group themselves.

This will boost their confidence in what they do, make them perform better and provide service worth what the client is paying for.Project Sales Pitch:It is our Christian vow to help the elderly, widows, and those that are suffering financially (low income earners). It is also our social responsibility as members of the community to empower them. We have to make them see that they are untapped resources that can be utilized under an income generating activity that is sustainable, cost effective, easy to manage.

Under this activity the experiences and knowledge of the elderly will be a fine resource for creative writing. They will be given the opportunity to tell their stories, their dreams and legacies. This will fill their days with purpose and joy of having to remember and reminisce. The manpower to encode and send them to freelance writing sites will be a task for the low income earners. This entire scheme will be under a group “job” provider that will make representations with the freelance writing sites and will also receive payment.

For us to work and give of our time and resources, we have to be committed to the cause. For only with commitment comes passion to work hard and finish the project till the very end. So, as a Christian and as a Member of the community, I call upon you to contribute your God-given talents into this activity that will help people in need.