Project Hourly Overview:

The Church Governance Assessment & Review:

Basic/Foundations review: 15–25 hours
For bylaws/constitution/up to 10 policies, with a short recommendation write-up.

Comprehensive Governance Review: 30–45 hours (Premier Service)
For governing docs, policies/procedures, written report, recommendations, and leadership presentation.

Major Governance Renewal & Restructuring: 50–75+ hours
If there are outdated bylaws, membership issues, leadership conflict, unclear polity, multiple committees, multiple interviews, or major restructuring.

Foundations Hourly Estimates:

Discovery:

• Introduction and Project Planning: 1-3 hours

• Gather and Organize Documents: 1 hour

Analysis:

• Review bylaws/constitution: 4-6 hours

• Review up to 10 policies: 4-5 hours

• Identify Strengths, Deficiencies, and Risks: 2-4 hours

Recommendations:

• Prepare Written Recommendations: 2-4 hours

• Final Review and Delivery: 1-2 hours

Total: 15-25 hours

**Hours may vary given the project scope**

Comprehensive Review Hourly Estimates:

Discovery:

• Discovery and Project Planning: 2-3 hours

• Document Collection and Organization: 1-2 hours

Analysis:

• Detailed Review of bylaws and governing documents: 8-10 hours

• Review of all policies and procedures: 8-10 hours

• Governance Benchmark & Best Practices Assessment: 2-3 hours

• Identify Strengths, Deficiencies, and Risks: 2-4 hours

Recommendations:

• Prepare Comprehensive Written Report: 4-6 hours

• Leadership Presentation Preparation: 2-4 hours

Presentation:

• Presentation with Q&A: 1-2 hours

• Followup Revisions and Closing: 1 hour (if needed)

Total: 30-45 hours

**Hours may vary given the project scope**

These Estimates Assume:

• Thorough and careful governance review (not merely proofreading).

• Attention to the history, context, and culture of your organization.

• Research into governance best practices where appropriate.

• Multiple document revisions when needed.

• Client communication throughout the engagement.

• Professional-quality written deliverables.