Executive Director Consultant Position

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The client, a nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh that supports makers and artists, is seeking a Strategic Planning Consultant. Established in 2004 and achieving nonprofit status in 2017, the client is focused on empowering makers of all ages by offering professional development and customer connection opportunities through various programs. These include Pitts burghs largest annual holiday shopping event, additional markets, workshops, an online directory, and accelerator cohorts for BIPOC and youth makers.

Guided by values of anti-racism, collaboration, and equity, the client has seen significant growth, with its budget increasing to over $600,000 by 2026 and staff expanding from one to three full-time employees. A strategic plan initiated in 2022 was extended to 2026 to accommodate leadership transitions and the clients growth, necessitating a new comprehensive strategic plan to guide future endeavors over the next three to five years.andlt;/pandgt;

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The client is inviting proposals from qualified agencies or consultants to facilitate this strategic planning process. The consultant will work collaboratively with the client's Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, and key constituents to assess organizational capacity, engage stakeholders, conduct environmental scanning, and develop a strategic vision. The aim is to create a comprehensive 3-5 year strategic plan that includes a review of mission, vision, and values, strategic priorities, measurable objectives, and an implementation timeline.

Alongside this, an implementation budget and framework will be developed, and the final plan will be presented to the board for approval.andlt;/pandgt; andlt;pandgt;
For deliverables, the consultant will provide a detailed project work plan with a timeline and milestones, conduct 4-6 engagement sessions with constituents, and deliver a draft followed by a final strategic plan document. This will include an executive summary, an implementation framework with a budget, financial projections, staffing plans, and a board presentation. The project is expected to take about 6-8 months, with completion aimed by December 2026, and the budget for this project is up to $18,000.

Proposals should include agency or consultant information, relevant experience, methodology, timeline, references, and a detailed budget.andlt;/pandgt;