Independent Consultant Sources Report
This should take 5 minutes to complete, and by doing so you're helping build a knowledge base for independent consultants. We'll issue a report with our findings soon!
Personal Info (OPTIONAL)
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Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Section 1: Consultant Profile
How long have you been working as an independent consultant?
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3 Years Or Less
4-10 Years
More Than 10 Years
What is your primary consulting focus area? (Select all that apply)
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Strategic Planning
Fundraising/Development
Program evaluation
Marketing/Communications
Policy/Advocacy
Financial management/Budgets
Digital/Technology
Talent/HR
Coaching/Staff development
Other
What was your approximate annual revenue from consulting last year?
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Under $50,000
$50,000-$150,000
More than $150,000
How many paying client engagements have you had in the past 3 years?
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1-5
6-10
11-20
More than 20
Client Engagement Details
For the next section, please provide information about at least your last 5 client engagements. Fewer if you haven't had 5, and if you can do more, then more data is great! Complete one set of questions for each engagement.
Engagements
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Business Development Strategies
Which business development strategies have been most effective for you? (Rank from 1-5, with 1 being least effective and 5 most effective)
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1
2
3
4
5
Networking events
Referral programs
Content marketing (blogs, articles, etc.)
Social media presence
Speaking engagements
Cold outreach
Partnerships with other consultants
Online platforms/marketplaces
Other
How long is your typical sales cycle from initial contact to signed contract?
Less than 2 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-3 months
3-6 months
More than 6 months
Growth and Challenges
What are your biggest challenges in business development? (Select up to 3)
Finding new clients
Maintaining a consistent pipeline
Setting appropriate rates
Negotiating contracts
Managing time between client work and business development
Standing out from competitors
Converting prospects to clients
Other
What resources or support would help you improve your business development efforts? (Select all that apply)
Networking opportunities with other consultants
Training on sales/business development
Access to proposal templates or other tools
Mentorship from experienced consultants
Information about market rates and pricing
Collaborative opportunities with other consultants
Other
How has your approach to business development changed over time?
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your business development experiences or strategies?
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