Expert Research, Reporting, and Advisory Services

STERLING RETAINER SERVICES

What We Offer

Sterling’s retainer model gives your organization priority access to expert research, reporting, and advisory services across a broad range of domains:

Custom Research & Strategic Analysis

  • Literature reviews, sector scans, and impact assessments

  • Evidence synthesis and decision support

  • Applied policy and governance analysis

Executive Advisory & Problem-Solving

  • Strategic counsel for complex or sensitive issues

  • Organizational reviews and cultural diagnostics

  • Ethics, governance, and integrity advisory

Investigative & Stakeholder Intelligence

  • Fact-based investigations and confidential inquiries

  • Stakeholder mapping and political risk assessment

  • Reputational analysis and narrative framing

High-Impact Writing & Reporting

  • Policy briefs, board reports, and thought leadership pieces

  • Strategic memos, white papers, and evaluation reports

  • Editing and writing support for executive communications

Who It’s For

  • Executives and Leadership Teams

  • Boards and Governance Bodies

  • Public Agencies and Nonprofits

  • Private Sector Strategy, Ethics, and Risk Units

Retainer Options

  • Essential Retainer – 10 hrs/month of on-call support

  • Executive Retainer – 20+ hrs/month for continuous advisory

  • Institutional Retainer – Customized, embedded partnership

Why Sterling?

  • Deep analytical expertise grounded in academic research

  • Exceptional clarity and professionalism in all deliverables

  • Insight tailored to real-world decision-making needs

  • Independent, confidential, and mission-aligned

In today’s fast-moving and complex environment, organizations need more than occasional consulting—they need reliable, on-call expertise grounded in evidence, integrity, and strategic clarity.

Sterling Insight Group offers retainer-based services that provide clients with continuous access to high-quality research, analysis, advisory, investigative, and professional writing support. Our approach combines academic rigor with real-world insight, helping organizations address challenges, seize opportunities, and make informed, high-stakes decisions.

From confidential investigations and stakeholder intelligence to high-impact reports, policy briefs, or strategic guidance, Sterling delivers tailored support backed by advanced research methods and deep professional experience. Every deliverable is crafted to meet the highest standards of clarity, credibility, and organizational relevance.

Key Benefits:

  • On-demand access to trusted, senior-level insight

  • Independent, fact-based analysis free from bias or jargon

  • Reduced internal workload for research, strategy, and communications

  • Stronger governance, strategic foresight, and organizational alignment

  • Confidential and discreet support for sensitive or high-risk matters

Delivery: Monthly or quarterly retainers | Scalable by scope and sector | Customizable service mix

Ideal For: Public institutions, nonprofits, executives, boards, and strategy teams

Sterling Insight Group’s retainer services deliver deep insight without the overhead—empowering organizations to act with clarity, confidence, and integrity.