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Live, Learn, Innovate Philanthropic Campaign Consulting Services

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Management Consulting & Admin Support
Rootstown, Ohio, United StatesPosted: July 29, 2026Deadline: August 11, 2026

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SUMMARY


Seeking a consultant to assess feasibility and provide strategic planning for a philanthropic campaign supporting a Live, Learn, Innovate initiative in Ohio. Services include readiness assessment, stakeholder interviews, campaign strategy, governance, major gifts planning, and case development.

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BUDGET

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$80,000,000

TIMELINE


RFP Release Date: July 28th, 2026

Final Questions Date: August 3rd, 2026

Proposals Due Date: August 11th, 2026

Proposal Review Period: August 11th, 2026

Interview – If Required: August 12th, 2026 – August 13th, 2026

Notification and Award: August 17th, 2026

Work Start: Fall 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE


August 3, 2026

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Issuing Agency


Northeast Ohio Medical University

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DESCRIPTION


The solicitation seeks a consultant to provide philanthropic campaign consulting services for a Live, Learn, Innovate initiative in Ohio. The selected vendor will provide strategic counsel for campaign planning, implementation, and execution, including recommendations on whether the organization should pursue a focused capital campaign or a broader comprehensive campaign.

Scope of work includes assessing campaign feasibility, philanthropic potential, and institutional readiness. The consultant will evaluate the philanthropic potential of the proposed initiative, develop or refine a preliminary case for support, and conduct confidential interviews with key internal and external stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include assessing donor interest, campaign priorities, volunteer leadership capacity, and overall readiness for a campaign.

The engagement also includes strategic campaign planning and implementation support, campaign governance and cabinet development, major gift strategy and prospect management, and campaign messaging and case development. Questions are due no later than August 3, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due August 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 3, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
The published budget is $80,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Northeast Ohio Medical University. The work is located in Rootstown, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Fundraising and philanthropic campaign consulting firm
  • Experience with capital and comprehensive campaign feasibility studies
  • Proven background in higher education, nonprofit, or institutional advancement
  • Expertise in major gift strategy and donor prospect management
  • Capability to conduct confidential stakeholder interviews and readiness assessments
  • Strength in campaign governance, volunteer leadership, and cabinet development
  • Skilled in case for support development and campaign messaging

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