The Alliance for Education is seeking proposals from experienced consultants or consulting firms to guide us through a comprehensive strategic planning process. The goal is to create a strategic plan that will provide a clear roadmap for our organization’s growth and impact over the next five years, and to lead a strategy that aligns with and complements the strategic planning process of Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and the development of the City of Seattle’s Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy.
Given the Alliance’s strong commitment to anti-racism and to advancing racial equity and educational justice for Seattle students, it will be critical for our strategic planning consultant to have expertise in anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion. An understanding of non-profit organizational management and the Seattle region’s educational and philanthropic landscape is also essential.
Our strategic planning process is intended to be collaborative, with engagement across our staff, board and key stakeholders. Primary engagement in design and review will be from our staff Executive Leadership team, and the Executive Committee of the board.
In addition, the Alliance is committed to creating a strategic plan that operates in alignment with Seattle Public Schools’ strategic plan, currently under development, and with the City of Seattle’s Families Education Preschool and Promise levy. Our aim is to create a strategic plan that complements and advances shared regional goals for racial equity and educational justice. Working in close partnership with both SPS and the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) will be key elements of this strategic planning process.
The Alliance’s last strategic plan was completed in 2019, and was a significant redesign of mission and vision for the organization. Our next strategic planning process should include reflection on progress since 2019, as well as opportunities to build on and expand our vision from our last strategic planning effort.
Preference is for a consulting partner located in and with strong familiarity with the Seattle region. Some in-person meetings with staff, board and stakeholders will be required.
Timeline
- Deadline for Questions: February 14, 2025
- Proposal Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025
- Selection of Consultant/Firm: March 7, 2025
- Project Start Date: March 10, 2025
For any questions additional information and to submit for this RFP, please contact Jenny Jarrett, Executive Assistant to the President.
Find the full RFP including scope of work, requirements and evaluation criteria attached below.