PM FPX 4020 Assessment 1 Project Selection and Business Case

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Capella University

PM-FPX4020 Integration and Scope Management

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Business Case Introduction

LGFG is dedicated to providing essential hygiene products and quality clothing to underprivileged youth. The primary objective of this project is to collaborate with Job and Family Services to identify underprivileged youth and ensure they receive new clothing and basic hygiene items, including deodorant, body wash, cologne/perfume, and shoes. This will be achieved by reaching out to local businesses for donations and establishing a recreational facility that will offer shower facilities and various activities. The project has a budget of $35,000, with a target completion date set for January 1, 2022.

Self-confidence significantly influences success. In Knox County, 15.6% of the population lives in poverty, with 22.1% of those being children (Barbuto & Towle, 2018). While there are systems in place for food assistance, clothing and hygiene support for these children is often inadequate. LGFG believes that every child deserves the opportunity to look and feel good, as this confidence can lead to greater success. This project aims to fulfill that need.

Business Objectives

Upon completion, the project will enable underprivileged youth in Knox County to be clean and well-dressed, contributing to their overall success. This success can help break the cycle of poverty in which they are trapped, leading to them becoming successful, contributing citizens. Ultimately, this will reduce the long-term costs of public assistance in the county. To identify solutions, I will employ team brainstorming as my method. Given the rising poverty rates in Knox County, focusing on the youth is essential for reducing these statistics in the future. The project requirements include:

• Identifying a location for the facility
• Securing committed donors for contributions
• Obtaining a list of children in need from the county
• Achieving the appropriate tax status for a non-profit organization

To ensure the project remains on track, the following high-level chart outlines the budget and schedule.

PM FPX 4020 Assessment 1 Project Selection and Business Case

Every project faces risks, and the following risks have been identified for this initiative:

• Difficulty in finding a suitable location for the building
• Challenges in securing committed donors
• Delays in obtaining tax-exempt status

The contingency plan for the location is to temporarily operate out of my garage until a permanent site is secured. Regarding committed donors, I can utilize some of my personal funds to begin purchasing necessary items.

Assumptions include the expectation that we will receive a list of children in need and continue to receive updates from the county regarding that list. It is also assumed that tax-exempt status will be granted based on the project’s intent. The main constraint will be securing enough donors to meet the needs outlined in the list.

References

Barbuto, C., & Towle, K. (2018). An assessment of the poverty rate in Knox County, Ohio, and the systemic barriers faced by low-income individuals and families. In The State of Poverty in Knox County. N.p.: Knox County Health Department. Retrieved from https://www.knoxhealth.com/images/The_State_of_Poverty_in_Knox_County.pdf