Nonprofit Strategic Planning Consultant Service

The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) is seeking a qualified consultant to guide and execute a strategic planning process. The agency requires a strategic plan to guide CTAA for the next three to five years, developed through an in-person planning session with the Board of Directors, Senior Staff, and other stakeholders. The project covers preliminary research on CTAA, including reviewing background materials, recent membership surveys, and conducting focus groups with targeted stakeholders. The consultant will assess CTAA's needs and assets, and develop homework assignments for leadership to complete prior to the in-person meeting. The agency requires the consultant to be available to facilitate a one-day strategic planning session at the CTAA Fall Board Meeting in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November 12-13, 2026, which will include over 25 participants. The scope of work includes the development of a 3-5 year written Strategic Plan with objectives, goals, and action steps. A draft plan will be submitted to the Executive Director for dissemination to the CTAA Board of Directors for final discussion, modifications, and approval. The consultant will also provide ongoing guidance and advice to the Executive Director in developing the Business Plan, and identify outcomes to be achieved through the process. Eligibility requires respondents to be based in the United States or have an office or employees based in the United States. Bidders must demonstrate a strong understanding of nonprofit organizations, strong facilitation skills, and proven experience with nonprofit strategic planning. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly stated in the provided text. The agency is looking for proposals. Key dates include the CTAA Fall Board Meeting in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November 12-13, 2026, for the in-person strategic planning session. Submission of responses can be made digitally via email or online.