Our Services
We work with public, private and nonprofit sectors in their efforts to incorporate sustainable practices into every aspect of their operations. Potential areas of improvement will be identified via a sustainability audit, including a review of all practices and facilities. Public Non-Profit Leadership will educate clients on projects, products and funds that will help cut costs and add sustainability into their business practices. Our aim is to customize services for you while supporting resource conservation, growth, and the implementation of recommended programs and practices usually done through grant procurement. We will develop, write and submit grant applications on your behalf & aid in the management there of.
Determining if you qualify for funding can be a time-consuming challenge. We eliminate the guesswork and direct you to the best options to meet your needs. Our partnerships with funding agencies allow us to give you comprehensive details on available grants and submit applications on your behalf. Once the grant has been awarded, our team works with you to ensure the funds are executed properly, and all deadlines are met.
Our streamlined process for grant administration — from developing a timeline for meeting deliverables, tracking progress, and preparing reports to closing documentation — ensures our clients’ success in managing their funding awards, which reflects favorably on future projects. We have a successful history of working with high-profile organizations to manage grant-funded projects. We understand the balance of public-private partnerships, intergovernmental relations, and their effects on grant program management.
View our Grants Database for a small sample of the many funding opportunities we have to support your projects.
Data centers can have significant implications for communities and local infrastructure, making advanced planning and regulatory review important considerations for municipalities. These facilities often require substantial amounts of electricity and water, which may increase demand on local utility systems, including electric power and water infrastructure. Data centers may also generate operational noise from cooling systems and backup generators and can influence land use patterns due to their large physical footprint. While data centers can contribute to local economic development and tax revenues, communities may wish to evaluate the balance between these benefits and the level of long-term employment these facilities generate.
Additional planning considerations may include environmental impacts, stormwater management, transportation and traffic patterns, emergency response capabilities, cybersecurity-related infrastructure, and the compatibility of large industrial-scale facilities with nearby residential areas, agricultural lands, or environmentally sensitive resources. PNL takes a proactive approach to helping communities evaluate projects - addressing potential impacts related to land use, utility demand, water consumption, noise, traffic, public services, taxation, and provide clear expectations for both developers and residents. Let PNL help you prepare your municipality for AI!
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We encourage clients to view energy and sustainability issues through the lens of their financial and operational goals. Delivering a positive, measurable return on your investment is our top priority. In addition to energy cost savings, a sustainable energy plan can help improve indoor air quality, reduce waste, lower vehicle and fuel emissions and help reduce operations and maintenance costs. Our experts develop a custom Strategic Energy Plan to meet your individual needs. This plan identifies your energy management objectives and details strategic decision-making processes, it will engage all stakeholders and meet your organization’s energy sustainability goals.Once a Strategic Energy Plan is executed, our advisors will continue to share their expertise to ensure the highest level of success is achieved.
Public Non-Profit Leadership's project management services allow clients to successfully execute special projects without drawing resources away from primary business activities. Our project managers are experts in coordinating all aspects of diverse projects, from design and budget management to scheduling and public relations. We have extensive experience managing programs with funding from the public, private and nonprofit sectors for a diverse client base. Our project management services ensure the proper disposition of funds within the award guidelines. Our experience across multiple industries and sectors allows for seamless execution from project inception to completion by keeping the project on schedule, on task and on budget, ultimately saving you time and money.
Environmental sustainability audits are useful for businesses with large bills for energy, water or waste. An environmental sustainability audit can produce long-term savings while reducing waste. Our experts review and analyze your current business practices and develop an action plan for modifying workplace behaviors and infrastructure with the aim of sustainability. These changes often create positive marketing opportunities. As part of the environmental sustainability audit process, our consultants prepare a return on investment and payback period analysis.
Since its inception, Public Non-Profit Leadership has managed nonprofit organizations — including Wisconsin Clean Cities – and multiple grant-funded projects with a strong emphasis on education and outreach. Our Environmental Services experts plan, promote and execute events and campaigns of all types and sizes. Our staff includes professionals with extensive experience in the marketing, public relations, media relations and government relations fields. Our extensive network of diverse contacts offers a distinct advantage when planning your organization’s next event.
Public Non-Profit Leadership's fleet management consultants are dedicated to providing quality technical assistance to public, private and nonprofit organizations. Our experts will work hand in hand with your organization to understand it's fleet challenges and provide a report with results and proposed solutions for improvement. Our recommendations often include alternative fuel or hybrid solutions, fuel management technologies, preventative maintenance plans, fleet size, and driver training programs. Fuel costs tend to be the top expense for fleet managers, second only to vehicle acquisition. Our experts guide clients in methods for reducing fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Our services experts know solid waste and recycling needs and expenses can be difficult to manage while trying to navigate the complex regulatory landscape. Our experts work with public, private and nonprofit sector clients to develop, implement, manage and promote solid waste and recycling programs with cost savings and compliance being our top goals. Public Non-Profit Leadership has developed and revamped recycling programs for small businesses and large municipalities with great success. Our experts are on top of the constantly evolving technology systems in the waste management industry and bring state-of-the-art options to all of our clients.