Project Shepherds
Someone who
knows the way.
A Project Shepherd is an experienced industry professional who walks with a nonprofit from planning to occupancy.
What a shepherd does
[From ShareBuilt: time commitment, who qualifies, how shepherds are matched to projects]
Asks the right questions early
Before drawings, before bids, before anyone signs.
Helps the nonprofit understand its choices
So leaders can decide with confidence.
Keeps everyone talking
Owner, designers and builders stay on the same page.
Stands with the mission
The nonprofit makes every decision. The shepherd helps them make it well.
What a shepherd isn’t
The nonprofit’s chosen firms do the design and construction. The shepherd guides.
Not the project’s architect, engineer or contractor
Not an owner’s representative
Not someone who picks the nonprofit’s firms