Strategic Plan Facilitation Services

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Olympia, Washington, United StatesPosted 2 months agoDeadline: March 25th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a facilitator to guide review and development of a strategic plan, integrating board, member, and legislative perspectives for a Washington-based organization.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Satisfy the minimum proposal stated
Be available for work in Washington State

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue Request for Proposals: February 25th, 2026

Question & answer period: From February 25th, 2026 to March 13th, 2026

Issue addendum to RFP (if applicable): March 18th, 2026

Proposals due: March 25th, 2026

Evaluate proposals: From March 26th, 2026 to March 31st, 2026

Extend invitation for an interview to finalists: April 2nd, 2026

Conduct oral interviews with finalists via video conference: April 7th, 2026 to April 8th, 2026

Announce "Apparent Successful Contractor(s)”: April 13th, 2026

Hold debriefing conferences (if requested): April 22nd, 2026 – April 24th, 2026

Negotiate contract: From April 13th, 2026 to April 17th, 2026

Begin contract work: April 20th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 13th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Washington State School Directors' Association

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will provide strategic plan facilitation services, including an in-depth review with the board regarding the organization’s vision, mission, equity statement, and goals. The facilitator will help develop an understanding of the action and accountability plan, which incorporates eight key goal areas, and ensure alignment with quarterly reporting processes and the executive director’s performance evaluation.

The facilitator will also incorporate members’ beliefs and desired legislative positions into the strategic plan, review current projects, staffing, and budgetary capacity, and seek input from members to ensure their perspectives are represented. Additionally, they will assist the board in integrating existing strategic direction and clarifying the distinct roles and responsibilities of the board and executive director in implementing a comprehensive long-range plan. The contract term is for one year.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.