When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $75,000 – $150,000.

It was issued by Aauw. The work is located in United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Management consulting or philanthropic strategy firm with experience in portfolio assessment. Expertise in gender equity, higher education, workforce development, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Demonstrated ability to conduct intersectional quantitative and qualitative landscape research. Experience analyzing donor trends and institutional philanthropy markets. Strong record developing prioritized investment strategies and recommendations.

Strategic Portfolio Assessment and Future Investment Strategy Service (Due September 14, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

United StatesPosted: August 4, 2026Deadline: September 14, 2026

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SUMMARY

The organization is seeking a consultant to assess its current fellowship and grant portfolio and develop a future investment strategy focused on women's educational and professional advancement. The work includes landscape research, policy analysis, portfolio evaluation, donor market analysis, and prioritized recommendations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

7-10 years of professional experience in research, strategic analysis, or advisory work related to higher education, workforce development, philanthropy, or gender equity
Ability to conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative research
Expertise in analyzing graduate education, research training pathways, or professional workforce pipelines
Experience analyzing philanthropic trends, donor priorities, or funding landscapes
Ability to apply gender equity and intersectional analysis frameworks
Experience designing, evaluating, or advising fellowship, scholarship, or grantmaking programs
Familiarity with U.S. higher education data sources and labor market datasets (e.g., IPEDS, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Must submit proposal in English
Must provide resumes for all significant team members

BUDGET

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$75,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

5 months

TIMELINE

Contract award: Early November 2026

Final deliverables completion: March 31st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 21, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Aauw

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DESCRIPTION

The organization seeks a consultant to conduct a comprehensive strategic portfolio assessment and develop a future investment strategy focused on women's representation, educational pathways, workforce preparation, and career advancement. The assessment will use an intersectional framework examining differences by race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and disability status.

The work will include analyzing national data on women's representation across graduate degrees and professional fields such as STEM, economics, public policy, artificial intelligence, business, and climate science. It will also review graduate programs, certificate programs, professional education, and other workforce preparation pathways; assess policy and structural conditions affecting access, persistence, and advancement; and evaluate how the organization's current fellowship and grant programs align with areas of greatest need and potential impact.

The consultant will additionally assess donor and philanthropic market trends related to higher education, gender equity, diversity, equity and inclusion, workforce development, and high-growth or high-visibility fields. The engagement will conclude with clear, prioritized recommendations identifying graduate disciplines, educational pathways, and professional career fields offering the strongest opportunities for future organizational investment. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $75,000 – $150,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Aauw. The work is located in United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Management consulting or philanthropic strategy firm with experience in portfolio assessment
Expertise in gender equity, higher education, workforce development, and diversity, equity and inclusion
Demonstrated ability to conduct intersectional quantitative and qualitative landscape research
Experience analyzing donor trends and institutional philanthropy markets
Strong record developing prioritized investment strategies and recommendations

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