About our firm Strategic Planning Session   The firm specializes in strategic thinking, primarily working with nonprofit organizations, associations, government and quasi-government agencies and grantmakers.       Our Competencies: Strategic Planning for Organizations Meeting Facilitation Technology Assessment, Planning and Implementation Board of Directors Development/Training Strategic Marketing/Fundraising – Defining the Competitive Position Strategic Communications – media, print materials, Internet Community Engagement / Collaboration Public/Business/Nonprofit Partnership Public Presentations/Training Trade Associations/Service Organizations                                                     Writing/Editing Presentations Effective Philanthropy/Grantmaking                                                                   Founded in 1992 Strategic Management Consulting was founded to help nonprofit organizations and business associations achieve their missions with excellence. The firm provides services to maximize outcomes, focusing organizations' vision and a strategic use of resources, utilizing the services of professionals in various fields, depending on the assignment. Consulting Rates Basic Rates   Consulting work is based on an hourly fee of $125/hour for work in the Greater Hartford, CT vicinity. Work out of the area is billed at the half-day ($750) or full-day ($1,250) rate, which covers travel time.   Secretarial, support and administrative work is available and is billed at the rate of $40/hour.   Expenses such as long distance calls, faxes, shipping, mileage and out-of-the ordinary costs for postage, materials, or supplies are billed separately with appropriate documentation.   Contract Maximum   A contract maximum fee or "not to exceed amount" is established and agreed upon by the client and the consultant prior to contract signing.  The consultant agrees that, assuming the project does not change, total project fees will not exceed this amount without the written consent of the client.