INDEPENDENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Project structuring · Proposal review · Funding strategy
Apex Consulting supports non-profit organisations working on environmental, biodiversity, and social impact projects
through structured, independent advisory services.
About
Clarity, structure, and strategic positioning.
Apex Consulting provides independent advisory services to non-profit organisations working on environmental,
biodiversity, and social impact projects.
Drawing on experience with philanthropic funding processes, Apex Consulting supports organisations to improve
project structuring, strengthen proposal narratives, and refine funding approaches.
How it works
Simple steps, fixed scope, clear output.
- 1 Initial exchange (email or short call)
- 2 Scope & confirmation (clear scope + fixed fee)
- 3 Delivery (within agreed timeframe)
- 4 Follow-up (optional)
Services & fees
Fixed fee agreed in advance.
1) Funding Orientation & Eligibility Mapping
€250
- Review mission and project focus
- Identify relevant funding opportunities
- Initial eligibility screening
- Short written summary with recommendations
Does not include proposal writing or submission.
2) Proposal Review & Feedback
€450
- Review concept note or full proposal
- Written comments on structure and clarity
- Identify gaps and improvement priorities
- 45–60 minute feedback call
Ideal for teams with a draft seeking guidance.
3) Proposal Restructuring & Editing
€850
- Restructure the narrative
- Rewrite key sections as needed
- Improve clarity, flow, consistency
- 1–2 revision rounds
For strong content with unclear structure.
4) Funding Strategy & Proposal Structuring
€1,500
- Analyse projects and funding needs
- Identify and prioritise opportunities
- Assess fit, timing, requirements
- Roadmap + support for one proposal
Does not include drafting or submission.
5) Full Proposal Development (Selective)
€3,000
- End-to-end development from structure to final draft
- Refine objectives, outcomes, narrative
- Align with evaluation criteria
- 1–2 structured revision rounds
Selective basis; subject to availability.
Professional boundaries & confidentiality
Independent, transparent, and discreet.
Professional boundaries
- No representation of donors or funding institutions
- No guarantee of funding outcomes
- No intervention where there is an existing professional relationship
Confidentiality
All documents and exchanges are treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of the advisory work.
