Project Management for Australian NFPs, Charities & Social Enterprises
We built the JJPH Social Impact Program because we saw too many charities, NDIS providers and aged care organisations taking on the most important work in Australia without the project management support to get it done.
We wanted to change that.
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The NFP sector is being asked to do more than ever.
Right now, Australian NFPs are navigating the NDIS registration expansion, the new Aged Care Act, major community housing reforms and a wave of digital transformation projects all at once. These are serious, complex undertakings that would challenge the best resourced organisations in the country.
But most charities and community organisations don't have a dedicated project manager on staff. They rely on already-stretched program managers, volunteers or whoever has a spare hour. When that person leads a project, the odds aren't good. The industry average project failure rate sits at 57%.
For community organisations, a failed project doesn't just mean a missed deadline. It means the people who depend on those services wait longer.We can't solve the funding gap. But we can make sure that when your organisation takes on a project, it has a real chance of succeeding. That's what this program is about.
Registered charities in Australia currently managing projects without professional PM support
Annual revenue of the Australian NFP sector — underpowered on project delivery capability
Industry project failure rate when organisations go without a dedicated project manager
Project management for NFPs, disability service providers and aged care organisations across Australia
If your organisation exists to make life better for Australians, this program was designed for you. Here are the sectors where we do most of our Social Impact work.
Health and Community NFPs
You are often managing five things at once across different funding streams, each with their own reporting requirements and timelines. We bring structure without bureaucracy and help you keep your eye on the outcome that actually matters.
Community Housing Providers
Government-funded housing projects come with complex reporting obligations, multiple stakeholders and very little room for error. We help community housing organisations deliver on time and keep funders informed throughout.
Aged Care Organisations
The new Aged Care Act is here. The Support at Home program is rolling out. Digital health integration is no longer optional. If you are managing any of these transitions, a good project manager will save you months of rework.
Disability Service Providers
Mandatory registration is expanding. Practice Standards have been updated. Quality management systems need to be built from scratch for many providers. We know this space and we can help you move through it without the chaos.
Why Work With Us?
This isn't a marketing exercise.
It's how we're built.
The Social Impact Program isn't something we run on the side. Our commercial work with private sector clients directly enables us to offer discounted rates to the organisations that need it most.
Here's what that looks like in practice.
Built into the business model
Every commercial engagement we take on creates capacity to offer discounted rates to the social sector. This is a deliberate structural decision, not a charity initiative we might wind back when times get tight.
Some capacity is pro bono
We hold back a small portion of our total PM capacity each year for pro bono work with very small NFPs that can't afford any professional PM support. If that's you, please reach out.
The same quality, full stop
Every Social Impact engagement is covered by our Quality Assurance Guarantee. A senior JJPH practitioner oversees delivery on every project regardless of the rate. There is no second-tier service here.
People who know your world
Our PMs working in the social sector hold and have real experience with NDIS frameworks, aged care reform, community housing and the quirks of grant-funded delivery environments.
See what our clients say
We have been blessed by our partnership with JJPH and look forward to it continuing well into the future. Should they have the capacity, as I know they have the heart, I would recommend their services in Project Management in the Not-For-Profit sector without hesitation.
When we decided to engage a project management service, Melvin was the first phone call we made. Melvin's immense knowledge and experience were vital to delivering our project on time, within the right budget and with excellent stakeholder engagement.
The JJPH team assisted our business with some key technology projects. We faced several challenges; however JJPH overcame them with their knowledge and experience. Without JJPH, we would still be trying to overcome our challenges years later. I highly recommend Melvin and his team for all matters of digital and technology project services.
Things NFPs and charities usually ask us
How much does the Social Impact Program actually cost?
We keep our Social Impact rates out of the public domain and discuss them directly with each eligible organisation. What we can tell you is that they are well below our standard commercial fees and a fraction of what a contractor and consulting firm would charge. Book a free call and we will confirm your rate in writing before you make any commitment.
Can we use grant funding to pay for JJPH?
Yes, and many of our clients do. Capacity building grants, NDIS transition funding, aged care reform implementation grants and digital transformation funding can all be structured to cover a PMaaS retainer. We will help you work out the right pathway and make sure our invoicing lines up with your grant reporting.
What is the minimum commitment?
You can start with as little as one month and part-time. We know that funding in the NFP sector is unpredictable and we have designed our engagement model to work with that reality rather than fight it. There is no lock-in contract.
Do Social Impact clients get a lower quality of project management?
No. This is the thing we feel most strongly about. Every engagement, regardless of the rate, is backed by our Quality Assurance Guarantee and overseen by a senior JJPH practitioner. The rate changes. The standard does not.
We're a tiny NFP. Is this program even for us?
For organisations with revenue under $1M who genuinely cannot afford even a discounted rate, we keep a small amount of pro bono capacity each year. It's limited, but it exists. Have an honest conversation with us and we will tell you what's available.