Penn International Impact Consulting has been serving clients to amplify impact worldwide since 2005.
PIIC provides pro-bono consulting services to NGOs and social entrepreneurs across the globe. Partnering with NGOs to create sustainable social impact via on-site and off-site consulting engagements, we believe in scalable, measurable results that can empower real change.
40+ countries
Since our inception in 2005, we have worked in a multitude of communities across the globe. We approach problems one community at a time and are invested in learning and creating a unique solutions that are tailored to a specific region.
80+ organizations
We have worked with a diverse array of NGOs and social enterprises worldwide to amplify their impact with projects ranging broadly from conducting market research and competitive analysis to developing growth plans and marketing initiatives.
OUR STRENGTHS
PRODUCT STRATEGY
LAUNCH PLANS
PRODUCT PIVOTS
PRICING ANALYSIS
OPTIMIZING PROCESSES
DATA ANALYSIS &
RESEARCH
APPLIED DATA ANALYTICS
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
REVENUE GROWTH ANALYSIS
MARKETING STRATEGY
CUSTOMER TARGETING
BRAND STRATEGY
NEW MARKET EXPANSION
WEBSITE DESIGN & SOCIAL MEDIA
PROJECT TIMELINE
PAST PROJECTS
Select Projects
Americas
Belize
Ya'axche Conservation Trust | 2016
Constructed an updated pricing model and marketing plan for Ya'axche's ecotourism division, conducted agroforestry crop and market research, assessed and developed conservation education strategy
Chile
Fundación SNP | 2013, 2014, and 2015
Evaluated local cultural tourism market and created a tourism development strategy with a corresponding marketing implementation plan
Ecuador
Partners for Andean Community Health | 2023
Conducted a needs assessment and pitch deck development for a residency program, identified key areas of strengths and improvement for proceeding with a medical specialization program. Analysis included financial projections, current legal infrastructure, and community needs.
Costa Rica
CREAR | 2019
Constructed a financial model, conducted market analysis, and developed a sales and marketing strategy for RPT's PASE project
Guatemala
Yad Art | 2020
Produced a robust e-commerce strategy to aid in Yad’s ambition of growing into other markets, particularly the US. Developed a marketing strategy tailored to Yad’s target customer and an impact assessment deliverable for the purposes of internal measurement and donor support.
Peru
Life Out Of Plastic | 2021
Devised launch plan for LOOP to successfully manufacture and deploy lover 40,000 Tupperware containers across the nation to eliminate the use of single-use plastics.
CerviCusco | 2020
Conducted competitor analysis to discover best practices for their operations, digital media improvements, and brand management to expand their operations into family medicine.
Brazil
NESsT | 2022
Researched strategic partnerships, conducted primary research on emerging markets, and integrated financial projection analytics into a 5 year business plan for agricultural enterprises
Middle East & Africa
Ghana
Challenging Heights | 2017, 2023
Helped improve grant writing process + fundraising strategies, strengthening external relations with partners, creating a new development plan, optimizing internal communication and team dynamics. Created a volunteer association, drafted a business plan to strategize the expansion of the organization-funded school, and integrated the women’s credit union cooperative into the existing operations of the nonprofit.
South Africa
Waves For Change | 2019
Refined app pitches, worked on app pricing models, identified fundraising strategies, and researched mentor payment structures. Conducted case studies on existing app users, created investor pitch decks and generated financial models
Jordan
Generations for Peace | 2014, 2015, and 2016
Developed outreach and revenue generation implementation plans and analyzed global conflicts to propose strategies for promoting peace
Lebanon
Near East Foundation | 2020
Evaluated social enterprise models the organization could adopt, developed funding diversification strategies and created a pitch deck for NEF to present to donors and investors
Kenya
United Nations | 2021
Built 10-year financial cost model and market expansion strategy to transition public transportation from diesel to electric for the municipal governments of Lagos, Nigeria and Nairobi, Kenya. Conducted research on early adoption strategies for electric motorcycles, securing UPenn’s Kleinman Energy Grant and presenting findings to UN’s 2021 African Summit
Morocco
High Atlas Foundation | 2021
Created a business plan for value-added walnut processing to help local communities secure a stable source of income and expand employment opportunities for women in the region
Gambia
ONETrack International | 2019
Developed a marketing and fundraising strategy. Piloted M&E field surveys in local villages and conducted a cost analysis to better estimate the cost of supporting an orphan in the Gambia
Tanzania
Born to Learn| 2023
Provided financial analysis to review main sources of profits and losses, created alumni database to keep track of student success, developed marketing strategies to attract volunteers and donors, and completed financial projections
Asia
Thailand
Warm Heart | 2021
Propelled the commercialization of their environmentally-friendly biochar product through conducting marketing surveys, supply chain analyses, and business development pitches
Nepal
SWAN Nepal | 2017
Created sponsorship packet, formulated policies to allow for impact assessment, created more efficient budgeting system, developed plan for internal communication
China
Green Camel Bell | 2020
Developed a business plan for handicrafts in Maqu that enabled local herders to decrease their reliance on yaks whose grazing has contributed to the environmental decline. Identified another stream of revenue through ecotourism, and produced several case studies
Philippines
One Million Lights| 2021
Developed strategy recommendations for OML’s long-term sustainability plan through refining the existing marketing and business development efforts.
ASSIST | 2023
Analyzed bamboo market for product launch, including GTM strategy, revenue analysis, and pricing strategy. Created lesson plan modules to equip mango farmers with skills in finance and management.
Singapore
Impact Investing Exchange (IIX)| 2022
Prepared hard launch of project IIX Values and Impact Partners 3.0 in the US and performed outreach for IIX at National University of Singapore using market research, competitor analysis, and social media strategy
sri lanka
Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society | 2018
Developed community-based programs to mitigate the conflicts between farmers in rural regions and migrating elephants. Aided research, conservation, and protection of endangered wildlife
Wildlife and Nature Protection Society | 2023
Created a publicity campaign to raise awareness about human elephant conflict, conducted market research on international organization partnerships, and created/launched a new website for the Plant Initiative
Indonesia
Rikolto| 2023
Conducted supply chain analysis and market strategy to help dispatch the smooth entry of products into local markets. Led a Food Smart Cities campaign to analyze best practices for implementation of the program in urban and marginalized communities.
Cambodia
Cambodian Children’s Fund | 2020
Developed market expansion strategy for international NGO and launched a new product in social replication models. Conducted academic research and analyzed case studies to optimize integration plan to expand CCF’s impact.
This Life | 2022
Taught aspiring young entrepreneurs about the Business Model Canvas.
“The fruit of your labours are clear deliverables that in three weeks have, I believe, helped to accelerate GFP’s work forward by perhaps six months!”