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Most consultants don't publish their rates. We do, because we think you deserve to know what you're getting into before you pick up the phone.

TSG works with a small number of clients at a time. The models below are designed to match the right engagement structure to the right problem.

If none of them fit your situation exactly, reach out and we'll figure it out together.

  • Investment
    $5,000

    What You Get
    Landscape research, current-state assessment, and 2–3 strategy options with execution plans — presented as an executive-ready brief (~20 hours).

    Best For
    First-time clients, orgs exploring a new direction, or anyone who wants a low-risk first step before committing to a larger engagement.

  • Investment
    Scope Dependent (20% of total contract value due at signed SOW; remaining payments triggered by milestone outcomes.)

    What You Get
    Defined-scope engagement — from a 2–3 week sprint to a multi-month initiative — with deliverables and payment tied to results, not hours.

    Best For
    Organizations with a specific challenge, launch, or transition and clear success criteria: program launch, GTM strategy, fundraising targets, grant outcomes

  • Investment
    $5,000/month (3-month minimum; 10% discount for 6-month commitment, 25% for 12 months)

    What You Get
    Scheduled strategy sessions (typically 2–4 hours/month), async document and decision review, and on-call executive sounding board. Responsive, not on-demand.

    Best For
    Organizations that need consistent strategic direction and a trusted thought partner but don't need embedded execution capacity.

  • Investment
    $10,000/month (6-month minimum; ~10-hours/week embedded)

    What You Get
    Senior IC leadership capacity — embedded in your team, present in key meetings, driving defined workstreams. Not managing a team; moving the work.

    Best For
    Organizations scaling between stages that need senior operational leadership, a specific function built, or a transformation led — without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive hire.

  • Investment
    15% of Contract Value (paid upon execution of funded agreements or project completion — no upfront cost)

    What You Get
    TSG serves as your external BD partner: sourcing, qualifying, and shepherding funding opportunities, grants, contracts, or strategic partnerships from prospect to close.

    Best For
    Organizations with strong products, services, or programs and proven impact but limited capacity to find, cultivate, and close new revenue or funding relationships.

A Note on Payment Terms

Project-based engagements use an outcome-based payment structure: 20% of the total contract value is due at signed SOW and is non-refundable. Remaining payments are milestone-triggered — tied to agreed outcomes, not calendar dates. This means TSG's financial incentive is aligned with yours: we get paid when the work works.

Advisory retainer and fractional executive fees are invoiced monthly, due within 15 days. Business Development fees are paid upon execution of the funded agreement or project completion — there is no upfront cost to you.

All engagements begin with a complimentary scoping conversation. If the fit is right, we'll propose the model that makes the most sense for your situation.