A Day In The Life Of A Freelance Nonprofit Consultant And Project Manager
Manaf's work as a nonprofit consultant and freelance project manager is incredibly varied, with "every day look[ing] very, very, very different," ranging from event planning to advising deans on fundraising to optimizing donor strategies for art museums. The common thread is Manaf's dedication to providing "best service utilization" and remaining committed to each organization's goals.
Project Management, Nonprofit, Consulting, Freelance, Client Management
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Manaf Mansure
Nonprofit Consultant and Freelance Project Manager
Self-Employed
University of California, Los Angeles
Harvard University, MEd in Organizations, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship
Fine Arts, Music
Education, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. No two days are alike due to the varied nature of consulting projects and clients.
2. A common thread is prioritizing client needs and aligning actions with the project's scope and goals.
3. Projects span diverse areas, such as event planning, fundraising strategies, and donor portfolio optimization.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a nonprofit consultant and freelance project manager look like?
Every day looks very, very different. I know that might not be a unique answer, but it truly is that way when you're working freelance or as a consultant.
Depending on the project or the number of projects I have in queue, I might be working with one client on a major event or gala. I could be working with another client to talk to a dean of a business school about their fundraising priorities and how they fit into a larger university campaign. Or I might be talking with an art museum about their donor strategy, their portfolio, and how to optimize giving opportunities to enhance their pipeline over time.
Projects really differ and change. But the most common thing that comes to mind, or that's present every single day, is trying to figure out how I can be of best service and utilization based on the services and scope of work I've presented to a client. It's really making sure that I am always staying committed to the organization, what they want to accomplish, and most of all, what they hired me to do for them.