Public and Media Relations Services

The Action Fund is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive public and media relations services. The agency needs a strategic thought partner to secure media coverage, coordinate media interviews, and advise on the timing, format, and targets of media pitches. The selected partner will also provide strategic guidance and operational support for earned and paid media, promotional campaigns, and staff speaking engagements. The scope of work requires building and maintaining relationships with journalists and editors across national, regional, industry-related, and Black-owned media outlets. The agency requires the vendor to conduct periodic media training sessions to prepare Action Fund spokespeople for interviews and public engagements. Additionally, the vendor must deliver monthly media coverage reports and maintain a library of performance metrics over time. Eligible bidders must be United States organizations, as the agency limits participation to onshore entities. The agency allows the selected vendor to perform all work offsite. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 10, 2026. The agency accepts digital proposal submissions via email or through their online portal, and the agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget.