Nonprofit Facilities Management Teams Face Workforce Challenges – Upcoming IFMA Webinar
Nonprofit facility management teams are under increasing pressure. As experienced staff retire and resources remain limited, many organizations are facing a critical question: how do you maintain continuity and reduce operational risk with a lean team?
To help address this challenge, the IFMA Nonprofit Facilities Council is hosting an upcoming webinar, “Keeping Facilities Running: Talent Growth & Transition Planning,” on Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 PM EST. The session will feature Maureen Roskoski, Vice President at FEA, who will share practical strategies tailored specifically to nonprofit and resource-constrained facilities teams.
The Growing Workforce Challenge in Facility Management
Across the industry, facility management teams are experiencing:
- Rising retirements and loss of institutional knowledge
- Limited staffing and budget constraints
- Increasing complexity in building systems and compliance
- Greater expectations to support organizational strategy
For nonprofit organizations, these challenges are even more pronounced. Lean teams often rely heavily on a few key individuals, making succession planning and workforce development essential to maintaining operations.
Without a clear plan in place, organizations risk disruptions, inefficiencies, and costly knowledge gaps.
Webinar Focus: Talent Growth and Transition Planning
This webinar is designed to provide practical, actionable guidance that facility professionals can apply immediately, regardless of team size or resources.
Attendees will gain:
- Insight into workforce risks facing nonprofit and lean FM teams
- Strategies to capture and transfer institutional knowledge before it’s lost
- Practical approaches to documentation, shadowing, and knowledge-sharing
- A clear 90-day action plan to strengthen team continuity
The session goes beyond theory, focusing on real-world steps that help teams build resilience without adding unnecessary complexity.
Building Resilient Facilities Teams with Limited Resources
One of the biggest misconceptions about transition planning is that it requires significant time or investment. In reality, small, intentional actions can make a meaningful difference.
This webinar will explore how nonprofit FM teams can:
- Identify critical roles and knowledge at risk
- Start documenting processes in manageable ways
- Use cross-training and shadowing to build team flexibility
- Develop a phased, realistic approach to continuity planning
These strategies help ensure that facilities continue to operate effectively, even during periods of staff transition.
Featured Presenter: Maureen Roskoski, FEA
The session will be led by Maureen Roskoski, Vice President at FEA, who brings extensive experience in facility management, workforce development, and business continuity.
Maureen is also actively involved in advancing global facility management standards and education, giving her a well-rounded perspective on how organizations can build stronger, more resilient teams.
Her approach is grounded in practical application, helping organizations translate strategy into action.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is particularly valuable for:
- Nonprofit facility managers and directors
- Operations leaders managing lean teams
- FM professionals preparing for staff transitions
- Organizations focused on facility management workforce planning and continuity
Whether your team is already experiencing workforce changes or planning ahead, this session offers tools to help you stay prepared.
Register for the Webinar
As workforce challenges continue to grow, proactive planning is key to maintaining operational stability.
