InvesTech Consulting

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Director of Charles Pankow Foundation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Charles Pankow Foundation serves as a catalyst for industry innovation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire InvesTech Consulting to accomplish?

• Developing and strengthening grant applications
• Frame project concepts, develop narratives, coordinate application materials, and position research proposals to address the requirements and priorities of the funding agency

SOLUTION

How did you find InvesTech Consulting?

Online Search

Why did you select InvesTech Consulting over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from InvesTech Consulting were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Supported federal grant-development efforts for CPF involving NSF and DOE. His work included the gamut of applications and projects generally in the range of $500,000. The projects have involved technically sophisticated research and innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. He also worked on a high-level workshop proposal by CPF for the National Academy of Sciences. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Work is accurate and dependable - takes responsibility for the materials assigned to him and to identify issues that need attention. He takes deadlines seriously and works toward producing materials that are ready for review and submission rath er than simply providing an initial draft that requires extensive restructuring. As with any complex federal application, there is always an internal review process, but the work provides a strong foundation and generally requires refinement rather than fundamental cleanup.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Outstanding. He is receptive to comments from technical experts and organizational leadership and does not become overly attached to his initial draft. He is willing to revise, clarify, reorganize, and strengthen the application based on reviewer or client input. He also understands that revisions are part of developing a strong proposal and works collaboratively to get the application to the appropriate level of quality. 

What was your primary form of communication with InvesTech Consulting?

Email or Messaging App

Are there any areas for improvement or something InvesTech Consulting could have done differently?

none provided