— Capabilities

Public Sector Management and Advisory Services

As experts in public sector services for over 40 years, ISF tackles your organization's most complex problems so you can focus on your mission. Our support spans industries from public health to energy, regulatory to commerce, and education to family services.

Our public sector experience gets you the tailored solutions you need

Grant Management

Optimize grant funding through carefully crafted applications, strategically designed implementation plans, and detail-oriented reporting.

Marketing/Stakeholder Engagement

Build meaningful connections with stakeholders through planned outreach and adaptive communication.

Emergency Management

Prepare and protect your community from the next unexpected emergency using ISF's experience across the Emergency Management cycle.

Project and Program Management

Finish your project on time and on budget with ISF's project management expertise.

Executive Coaching

Enhance leadership skills, overcome executive communication challenges, and drive meaningful change.

Legislative Budget Requests

Obtain necessary funding with detailed legislative budget requests that provide a robust business case for your organization's budgetary needs.

Join hundreds of satisfied ISF clients

All 3 ISF team members went well beyond what our contract required to not only deliver products, but to support and encourage our teams here at HQ and around the state. I’ve heard glowing reviews of these processes from every team with which they interacted.

— Bureau Chief, major state public health agency

Grant Management

Whether seeking new opportunities or managing existing funds, our expert team can help you navigate grant requirements, craft applications and reports, and develop implementation plans. Using our team’s depth of public sector experience, rigorous research practices, and proven analysis methodologies we gauge your specific needs and work with you to develop a path forward. Together, we can ensure every grant dollar has an impact and is spent in compliance with grant standards.

Marketing/ Stakeholder Engagement

When change is on the horizon, public agencies rely on meaningful connections with stakeholders to gather insights, share information, and plan for future action. Our team is prepared to help forge these connections, leveraging decades of public sector experience to help you identify stakeholders, understand their roles and relationships, and develop plans to communicate effectively. ISF has a proven track record of facilitating positive, productive, and adaptive engagement sessions and producing targeted marketing materials to help public agencies build lasting relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Emergency Management

As you prepare for or recover from unexpected events, ISF is ready to help. With over 15 years of Emergency Management experience, our team is prepared to develop plans, communicate with stakeholders, and seek needed resources. Our specialties include Emergency Operations Plans, Resource Allocation Analyses, FEMA Reimbursement Requests, Hazard Vulnerability Assessments, After-Action Reports, and more.

Project and Program Management

With your ever-increasing list of projects, our project management can help you accomplish tasks on time and within your budget. We understand the unique challenges facing public agencies and have decades of experience using proven project management techniques. By using ISF's resources, talent, and expertise, you can confidently lead your next project across the finish line.

Executive Coaching

Effective leadership is crucial for progress, yet many leaders face challenges such as complex decision-making, change management, communication hurdles, team dynamics, and personal development. ISF can provide a personalized, professional performance and leadership development process through facilitated sessions and planning designed to provide tailored guidance, support, and feedback. Coaching serves as a confidential space for reflection, self-discovery, and continuous growth that ultimately empowers leaders to navigate challenges, maximize their potential, and drive organizational success.