Request for Proposal (RFP)
Group Learning Facilitator – Consultant
Issued by: League of California Community Foundations
Date Issued: June 7, 2024
Proposal Due Date: Extended to July 5, 2024 (formerly June 28)
- Introduction
The Growing Community Foundation Circle (GCFC) is a program of the League of California Community Foundations (LCCF) launched in 2022 to foster networking, training, capacity building, and shared learning for small and emerging community foundations in California. LCCF is seeking a qualified Group Learning Facilitator to support a small group of 5-10 GCFC participant foundations by developing, facilitating, and evaluating group learning experiences that foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and professional development.
This program runs on a calendar year and for this engagement we prefer to receive proposals for approximately an 18-month time frame, including the remainder of 2024 (needs assessment, program design) and all of 2025 (facilitation, evaluation and reporting).
- Scope of Work
The selected consultant will be responsible for:
- Needs Assessment:
- Conducting a needs assessment to identify key learning areas for GCFC members.
- Analyzing the assessment results to inform the design of group learning sessions.
- Program Design:
- Developing a comprehensive GCFC group learning program tailored to the identified needs.
- Creating engaging and interactive session plans, including agendas, materials, occasional guest speakers, and activities.
- Designing an online hub within LCCF’s website to build an evolving library of tools, resources, recordings and learnings for current and future participants in the GCFC.
- Facilitation:
- Facilitating virtual GCFC group learning sessions on at least a quarterly basis, ensuring active participation and engagement.
- Utilizing various facilitation techniques to accommodate different learning styles and preferences.
- Evaluation and Reporting:
- Developing evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of the learning sessions.
- Collecting and analyzing feedback from GCFC participants to inform continuous improvement.
- Preparing a final report summarizing the outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future learning initiatives.
- Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in group facilitation, particularly within the nonprofit or philanthropic sector. Direct experience with community foundations is preferred.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and best practices in group learning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- High level of skill with virtual facilitation tools and platforms.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proposal Requirements
Proposals should include the following:
- Cover Letter:
- A brief introduction and summary of the consultant’s qualifications and experience.
- Approach and Methodology:
- A detailed description of the proposed approach to meeting the Scope of Work, including methods for needs assessment, program design, facilitation, and evaluation.
- Work Plan and Timeline:
- A proposed work plan with key milestones and deliverables, including a timeline for completion.
- Budget:
- A detailed budget outlining the consultant’s fees and any anticipated expenses.
- References:
- Contact information for at least three references who can speak to the consultant’s relevant experience and qualifications.
- Submission Instructions
Proposals must be submitted electronically to Sheila@LCCF.org by July 5, 2024. Please include “Group Learning Facilitator – Consultant Proposal” in the subject line.
- Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevant experience and qualifications.
- Quality and feasibility of the proposed approach and methodology.
- Alignment with the goals and objectives of the GCFC.
- Cost-effectiveness of the proposed budget.
- Feedback from references.
- Timeline
- RFP Issued: June 7, 2024
- Proposal Due Date: July 5, 2024
- Selection of Consultant: July 2024
- Contract Start Date: July or August 2024
- Contact Information
For any questions or additional information, please contact:
Sheila Tyree
Program and Finance Manager
League of California Community Foundations
Sheila@LCCF.org
We look forward to receiving your proposal and partnering with a consultant who shares our commitment to enhancing the capacity of community foundations throughout California