TolaData uses PMD Pro
There are many project management and M&E approaches out there. TolaData is built on PMD Pro. Take a quick snapshot of this methodology and reflect on how you structure your work.
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Practice
Who is PMD Pro for?
It's a demanding approach for organizations that are efficient and successful at making a difference.
Everyone can get something out of it, regardless of how good or bad they're performing.
It is the last resort for those terrible at organizing their work, when a lot of resources are lost along the way.
Champion or not, everyone can benefit from learning about PMD Pro approach to improve their project management practices and increase efficiency. Why don't you consult the resources below to get inspired?
Why is PMD Pro beneficial to non-profits worldwide?
It offers a structured approach to projects delivery and tracking, making it easier for organizations to report on results and get funding.
It helps project teams to keep track of what's on in their projects, providing flexibility for adaptive management.
Many prominent donors require their grantees to use PMD Pro for the programs and projects funded by them.
PMD Pro helps you structure your day-to-day work and make the most of your field experiences and lessons learned. If you're concerned you won't be able to fully implement it due to its complexity, we suggest to start small and gradually add more PMD Pro elements to your practice. And we're keeping our fingers crossed for donors to appreciate it and require PMD Pro adoption by their grantees.
What PMD Pro can improve for you?
Project planning and setup. It helps you to plan work realistically and later deliver the expected results.
Project implementation. It will help you react to crisis and troubleshoot.
Indicator tracking. It helps to collect and analyze your data.
Reporting and fundraising. Following PMD Pro guidelines, you'll gather enough evidence on your projects to put together a compelling story that speaks to prospective donors.
PMD Pro and TolaData come hand in hand to help you with all that! We cannot control unexpected realities out there. But we're in charge of how we deal with them. PMD Pro suggests a balanced approach to risk management, and you might find it inspiring! At the same time, TolaData is your solution for neat data collection and analyzing indicator results in real time. Lastly, you are only able to report on as much as you've kept track on throughout your project. Once you have your indicator plan in place and collect data on regular basis, TolaData will come in handy to help you meet your deadlines. And donors!
Further reading
- PMD Pro is a recognized project management and M&E approach, adopted by many non profits across humanitarian and development sector. TolaData structure mirrors that methodology. Find more details about PMD Pro on the official site [redirects to an external website].
- Watch a video featuring PMD Pro Vice-Chair John Cropper, talking about how this approach benefits to organizations worldwide. Why PMD Pro? [redirects to an external website].