What is PCN?

Project Consultants for Nonprofits (PCN) is a group of experienced volunteers 50+ who work in small teams to assist nonprofits with short-term projects. PCN is coordinated by a self-directed Core Team.

What Are PCN’s Goals?

• To increase the ability of nonprofits in New Castle County to get things done.
• To provide experienced volunteers with meaningful and rewarding,
  short-term opportunities.
• To explore the self-directed team as a model for structuring 50+ volunteerism.

Why Was PCN Created?
• Nonprofits today are faced with funding cuts, staff shortages and an increasing need for their services.
• There are a growing number of boomers and others 50+ with skills that they would be willing to donate on a short-term basis.
• There is a need for an organization to bring together nonprofits in need of assistance and experienced people 50+ willing to help.

• Revised a training manual for healthcare volunteers.
• Helped reorganize a nursing home gift shop.
• Created a marketing plan for a 50+ educational program.
• Developed an annual report.
• Led a strategic planning retreat.

• Assisted with the development of a lending library.
• Developed a training curriculum to help home day care providers create emergency plans.
• Developed a room rental policy for a senior center.

For Nonprofits

PCN Is Looking For Additional Projects That:

• Are short-term (2 to 4 months).
• Involve skills such as program development, training, curriculum development, analysis, Internet research, focus groups, etc.
• Are priorities for the nonprofit and will receive follow-through.

How Does It Work?

• A nonprofit submits a request for service.
• A PCN representative calls the requesting nonprofit for additional information.
• The PCN Core Team determines if the project is a good match for the group’s skills.
• A face-to-face meeting is held and a project proposal is developed.
• At the conclusion of the project the nonprofit fills out an evaluation form.

How Can Our Organization Get Started?

• Click here for a request for service form.
• Print off the form (PDF), fill it out and mail it to:

Jessica Snow
Project Consultants for Nonprofits
c/o Newark Senior Center
200 White Chapel Road
Newark, DE 19713

For additional information, call Jessica Snow at 302-737-2336, x13 or email her at jfeinberg@newarkseniorcenter.com

For Volunteers

PCN Is Looking For Additional Volunteers Who:

• Have professional skills or enjoy learning new skills.
• Are looking for meaningful, short-term volunteer work that utilizes their wealth of experience and skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team of peers.

In What Ways Can I Get Involved?

• Join the PCN Core Team. Attend bi-weekly Core Team meetings and participate in projects as desired.
• Register your skills with PCN and remain “on the bench” until a project comes up of interest to you.

How Can I Get Started?

• Click here for a volunteer application.
• Print off the application, fill it out and mail it to:

Jessica Snow
Project Consultants for Nonprofits
c/o Newark Senior Center
200 White Chapel Road
Newark, DE 19713

For additional information, call Jessica Snow at 302-737-2336, x13 or email her at jfeinberg@newarkseniorcenter.com