Project management is a marathon, not a sprint (unless you're following an agile development process). Just count the steps: requirements analysis, RFI/RFP development, proposal review, demos, selection, contracting, design study, implementation, testing, business process improvement, training, upgrades. Our team of certified project management professionals have extensive association backgrounds to help you navigate any and every step.
Depending upon the size, complexity, and stage of your technology project (as well as your budget, of course), you may not require an external project manager for the duration of the project, but may benefit from specialized assistance at various stages. That’s why we offer these and other project management services a la carte.
RFP Development & Review
That potential partner may look good on paper, but are they really the right one for you? With our extensive knowledge of the technology vendors and products that serve associations and nonprofits, we have a reputation for being great matchmakers. What’s more, we’re entirely independent, not beholden to any vendor, software, or solution.
RFP development and review can be a complicated and time-consuming project to take on alone.
How can DelCor help you get through the process with confidence?
- Perform a thorough requirements analysis, if one is not already done.
- Develop an RFP that accurately defines your needs, and requests only the information required for a successful selection process.
- Recommend vendors based on your selection criteria and market intelligence.
- Coordinate scripted demonstrations that focus on your needs, not what vendors wish to show.
- Review vendor proposals for completeness and accuracy.
- Conduct a cost analysis of all vendor proposals to provide a consistent, valid, and useful comparison.
Contract Review & Negotiation
Once you find a suitable technology vendor, you want to get your relationship off on the right foot—and that means making sure all your paperwork is in order. You may not need a prenup, but you’ll want to carefully consider and document the contractual basis of your new vendor relationship. We are here to help manage technology acquisition contracts, maintenance contracts, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Our consultants leverage their association management background with an extensive knowledge of vendors, products, and industry best practices to make certain your association or nonprofit enters new contracts with clarity and confidence. You’ll appreciate our eye for detail, too!
How does DelCor take the stress out of contracts and keep the process on track?
- Work with you and your legal counsel to ensure the contract is fair and adequately protects the interests of both parties.
- Review all clauses and costs of the contract.
- Solicit feedback from you, your attorney, and your vendor, then address any questions that arise.
- Facilitate meetings and conference calls to resolve issues efficiently.
- Provide negotiating guidance for your team, or lead the negotiations for you.
Here to help, PDQ
As we’ve noted, managing a technology project from assessment or selection to implementation and post-launch requires specialized skills and measurable time commitments at each stage. For your own sanity and your project’s success, you may need to call in reinforcements. That’s not defeat—that’s just smart business.
Our PMPs are here to help, PDQ.
