Q2 Newsletter

State of the Chapter

Message from the President

2026 Strategic Priorities

Q1 Plan Progress

Social Impact & Social Good

Membership Stats

Upcoming Events

A Message From the President

Greetings, PMI Central Ohio Chapter Team!

As we close out the first quarter of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the momentum we’ve built together and, more importantly, to set our sights on what’s ahead as we enter Q2.

Q1 has been a strong start—driven by your dedication, collaboration, and commitment to this chapter. Thank you for the energy you bring and the impact you continue to make. Now, as we transition into Q2, we have an opportunity to sharpen our focus and accelerate our efforts around what matters most.

Our Strategic Priority: Education

This year, education remains at the core of our strategy, with strong alignment to the mission of the PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF). As we move into Q2, this focus becomes tangible, measurable, and action-driven.

We are not just supporting education—we are operationalizing it.

What This Means for Q2:

Launching PMIEF-Aligned Programs

·       We will begin integrating PMIEF’s Project Management for Social Good® and youth-focused learning initiatives into our outreach efforts—bringing project management fundamentals into classrooms, community programs, and nonprofit organizations across Central Ohio.

Strengthening Our Academic Partnership

·       We are proud to expand our collaboration with Ohio University as an Authorized Training Partner (ATP). This partnership allows us to elevate the quality and accessibility of project management education—creating clearer pathways for students and professionals to build skills, earn certifications, and engage with PMI standards early in their careers. In Q2, we will look to deepen this relationship through joint programming, student engagement, and increased visibility within the academic community.

Setting Clear Impact Targets

·       In Q2, we are committing to:

o   Reaching 100+ students and emerging professionals through educational sessions

o   Establishing at least 2 new partnerships with schools, universities, or community organizations

o   Delivering 3–5 education-focused events or workshops aligned to PMIEF principles

o   Supporting ATP-driven learning opportunities through our Ohio University collaboration

Expanding “Hours for Impact” Through Education

·       We will align a portion of our Hours for Impact commitments directly to education—encouraging members to volunteer time mentoring, teaching, or supporting PMIEF-related initiatives.

Activating Our Volunteer Base

·       This work comes to life through you. We will identify and mobilize volunteers who are passionate about education to lead and support these initiatives—turning strategy into sustained execution.

Measuring What Matters

·       Success will not just be participation—it will be outcomes. We will begin tracking engagement, reach, and community impact to ensure our efforts are meaningful and scalable.

"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what

kind of difference you want to make.” --Jane Goodall

A Call to Action

As we move into this next quarter, I ask each of you to consider how you can contribute. Whether it’s volunteering, mentoring, speaking, or helping us build connections—your involvement will directly shape the success of this initiative.

Education is one of the most powerful tools we have to influence the future, and through PMIEF—and partnerships like Ohio University—we have the platform to make a lasting difference.

In Closing

The foundation has been set in Q1—now it’s time to build with intention.

We have the right team, the right focus, and a clear path forward. Q2 is where strategy becomes action—and action becomes impact. 

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin

Thank you for your continued dedication to PMI Central Ohio Chapter and the communities we serve. I look forward to what we will accomplish—together.

Sincerely,

Deborah Ducmanas, PMP

President, PMI Central Ohio Chapter

2026 Strategic Priorities

What an incredible day of learning, inspiration, and connection! Your participation made this year’s event a success while we celebrated 50 years of legacy. We hope you left feeling energized with new ideas, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections to bring back to your teams and projects.

Social Impact: Nonprofit Engagement to Drive Social Good

Objective: Expand PMI social impact by partnering with nonprofits to deliver project management support, resulting in increased volunteer engagement and measurable community impact by the end of the year.​

Actions:

·       Raise $10,000 for PMI Educational Foundation through chapter fundraising initiatives to further PMIEF's mission to enable youth to realize their potential and transform lives through project management.

·       Coordinate and promote member participation in Project Managers Without Borders volunteer projects and track volunteer hours.​

·       Establish partnerships with additional local nonprofits to provide pro-bono project management support.​

·       Track and report volunteer engagement hours and community impact outcomes​

·       Provide a total of at least 200 hours of PM support for 5 non-profit projects.​

Member Value: Member Engagement and Value Creation

Objective: Increase PMI member value by implementing targeted engagement initiatives and feedback mechanisms that improve member participation and satisfaction, resulting in measurable growth in member engagement and retention by the end of the year.​

Action: Boost PMI member engagement by increasing event attendance, volunteer participation, and online interaction through targeted programming, improved communication, and clear engagement pathways for members.​

Operational Excellence: Readiness through Sustainability

Objective: Enhance PMI operational excellence by creating sustainable governance, documented processes, and leadership continuity to ensure consistent chapter readiness and long-term stability.​

Action: Enhance PMI operational excellence by creating sustainable governance, documented processes, and leadership continuity to ensure consistent chapter readiness and long-term stability.​

Q1 2026 - Plan Progress

The year is already off to a strong start, and many of the improvements underway are beginning to show results.

New Partnership with Ohio University

We proudly launched a new partnership with Ohio University, creating additional opportunities to connect students and emerging professionals with the project management community.

This collaboration supports our commitment to building the future talent pipeline while increasing chapter visibility across the region.

Chapter Role & Organizational Table Changes

To better serve members and position the chapter for future growth, leadership has reviewed and refined chapter roles, committee structures, and organizational alignment.

These updates help improve accountability, decision-making speed, volunteer experience, and operational effectiveness. Additionally, we modified to include PMI global's shift from Outreach to Social Impact and Social Good.

Personalized Engagement

We have introduced more personalized outreach efforts, including:

·       New member welcome communications

·       Targeted certification messaging

·       Improved pathways to events, volunteering, and chapter resources

·       Stronger touchpoints throughout the membership lifecycle

Our goal is simple: make every member feel seen, supported, and connected.

Mentorship Cohort is Live

We are excited to share that the latest PMICOC mentorship cohort is officially underway.

This program connects members for guided development, career support, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth. Thank you to all mentors and mentees participating this year.

Single Membership

PMICOC is proud to be among the first chapters helping lead the way in North America for PMI’s upcoming Single Membership model, scheduled to go live in 2027.

This change is expected to simplify the member experience while strengthening the connection between PMI Global and local chapters. We will continue sharing updates as implementation progresses.

Military Special Event for Active Duty, Veterans, and Spouses in collaboration with PMI Dayton/Miami Valley

PMICOC is proud to collaborate with PMI Dayton/Miami Valley to bring a unique Military event to our members and PMICOC community:

Career Flight Plan: Destination Project Management

A free interactive program designed for active duty service members, veterans, military spouses, and individuals transitioning to civilian careers.

Date: August 21, 2026Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PMLocation: Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB

This event features PMI’s Head of Military Affairs, Matt Quick, along with practical guidance on translating military leadership experience into project management careers.

Social Impact & Social Good

What is Social Impact?

PMI Social Impact Programs elevate our world and transform communities through project management. Social impact means using our project management skills to make a difference.

Social Impact at PMI specifically means leveraging project management to empower individuals and transform communities. These include:

·       Youth Education in project management to foster life and career success.

·       Supporting youth-serving nonprofits by helping them integrate PM into programs.

·       Providing pro bono project management support to nonprofits and NGOs.

·       Consulting on community projects that require planning, coordination, and stakeholder management.

·       Building NGO capacity and scaling efforts to support youth.

By partnering with nonprofits and driving targeted initiatives, we aim to create sustainable, long-lasting improvements in communities across the globe.

Our efforts align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), focusing on areas like education, health, sustainability, and economic stability. Through strategic volunteerism and Project Management expertise, we empower communities and transform lives.

What is Social Good?

Social Good refers to general actions that benefit society, like beach clean-ups or food drives. This is our continued efforts in traditional, hands-on volunteering like Hours for Impact days. These are short-term direct services that address immediate needs.

Better Together

While traditional volunteer activities contribute to social good, the PMI focus for social impact is specifically on leveraging the unique professional skills of its members through social impact volunteering to create deeper, systemic improvements within non-profit organizations.

Membership Stats

Chapter Performance & Growth

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