Capital Campaign and Fundraising Consulting Service

RFP Release: March 23rd, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: April 20th, 2026

Review of Proposals: April 21st-30th, 2026

Consultant Interviews: May 7th-8th, 2026

Consultant Selection: May 28th, 2026

Feasibility Study: 2 Months

Campaign Planning: 1 Month

Campaign Launch: September 2026

Receipt of One-time Donations: September 2026 – January 2027

Receipt of Pledge Donations: September 2026 – September 2027

The Town seeks a highly experienced and well-qualified capital campaign and fundraising consultant to assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan aimed at raising $2 million for a significant community project. The consultant will be responsible for conducting a campaign feasibility study to gauge fundraising capacity and identifying potential lead donors and funding partners.

Additional responsibilities include assessing the organization's readiness for a campaign, recommending appropriate campaign goals and strategies, and formulating preliminary campaign messaging that highlights the historical significance of the associated Church. The chosen consultant will develop a complete campaign plan, design campaign structure and gift tables, develop campaign branding and a compelling case for support, as well as offer tracking tools to monitor fundraising progress.

Furthermore, the scope involves identifying lead gift prospects, crafting strategies for donor engagement, and advising on donor recognition tactics to ensure donor appreciation. This engagement is intended to maximize the success of the capital campaign through expert planning, strategic messaging, and effective donor identification and stewardship.