Basic Information

Reference Number

0000277191

Issuing Organization

McMaster University

Owner Organization

McMaster University

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

JC 06-24-1004

Title

FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN COUNSEL SERVICES

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.224221.C98699

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula

Delivery Point

McMaster University

Purchase Type

Duration: 2 years
Option: Up to 3 additional years

Description

Background and Purpose

This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by McMaster University to prospective proponents to submit proposals for the provision of strategic counsel services related to a forthcoming comprehensive fundraising campaign, the University’s first in over 14 years.
University Advancement (UA) at McMaster University is an integrated department that encompasses the areas of Development, Alumni Engagement, Advancement Communications & Donor Relations, and Advancement Services & Operations, working collaboratively with McMaster’s faculties and units across campus to build relationships and resources on behalf of the University.
Over 100 advancement professionals work either directly within central UA or in faculties and units across campus. The team is currently in the “quiet” period of campaign planning, working to build the infrastructure and donor base needed to make it a success.
Bidders must quote the entire bid. Partial bids will not be accepted.

Scope/Objective

McMaster University seeks a qualified supplier with extensive working experience on fundraising campaigns with capital and endowment goals to:

Provide advice on overall campaign strategy and alignment with existing annual, major gifts and planned giving activities.
Provide insight on campaign resources and planning – staff structure, campaign policies, campaign cabinet structure, budget, plan, and recognition.
Advise on campaign communications, including case for support development.
Recommend and provide guidance on campaign milestones (date specific objectives for dollars raised, plus supporting benchmarks); recommended key cultivation, solicitation strategies and supporting tactics; specifications for campaign tools, budget and timeline; and recommended evaluation methods.
Provide guidance to leaders and volunteers on effective campaign practices and fundraising strategies.
Facilitate behind-the-scenes strategy regarding leadership and prospects.

Term

The term of this agreement is for an initial term of two (2) years with an option to renew for up to an additional three (3) years to be renewed on a yearly basis as required, at McMaster’s sole discretion. The anticipated start date of the contact is October 18, 2024, subject to change at McMaster’s sole discretion.

Dates

Publication

2024/08/27 01:21:40 PM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2024/09/16 02:00:00 PM EDT

Closing Date

2024/10/02 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

James Carnemolla

905-525-9140 ext. 24587

carnemoj@mcmaster.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

All Proponents must have obtained the RFP from www.Merx.com (MERX®). Failure to have obtained the RFP from MERX®. will result in disqualification.

Proposals must be submitted through McMaster University’s online Bonfire portal at:
https://mcmaster.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities

Submissions by other methods will not be accepted.
Minimum system requirements are Internet Explorer 8/9/10+, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript must be enabled.
Proponents should contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to submissions, or visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc.
Proposals must be uploaded and finalized on or before the Submission Deadline set out in the RFP Timetable.
Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on file size and internet connection speed. It is strongly recommended that proponents allow sufficient time of at least one (1) hour before the Submission Deadline to upload documents and finalize their submissions.

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