About this opportunity
AI summaryAsian American LEAD (AALEAD) requests proposals from experienced firms or individuals to design and facilitate an inclusive strategic planning process starting in January 2027. The selected consultant will evaluate progress from the FY23–FY27 Strategic Plan and develop a successor plan for FY28–FY32. Scope requirements include conducting an environmental scan, collecting stakeholder input, reviewing mission, vision, and values, and establishing strategic priorities with practical progress measures. The total project budget is up to $25,000. Applicants worldwide are eligible to submit proposals for this offsite engagement. Interested parties must submit consultant questions by November 10, 2026, and consolidated responses will be shared by November 13, 2026. Proposals must be submitted by email to Executive Director Siu Cheung Rossmark at [email protected] no later than November 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The Strategic Planning Committee will score proposals based on racial equity expertise, cultural responsiveness, team qualifications, experience with similar organizations, and the feasibility of the proposed approach within the $25,000 budget. Finalist interviews and reference checks will take place between December 4 and December 14, 2026, with consultant selection announced by December 15, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Asian American LEAD
Scope of work
- Design and facilitate an inclusive strategic planning process
- Conduct an environmental scan and targeted stakeholder engagement
- Review mission, vision, and values
- Evaluate progress, unfinished work, and lessons from the FY23–FY27 Strategic Plan
- Deliver an assessment summarizing lessons, stakeholder findings, and external opportunities and constraints
- Deliver a strategic plan setting out intended impact, priorities, goals, strategies, and outcomes
- Deliver an implementation roadmap identifying first-year actions, accountable roles, sequencing, financial/staffing implications, and progress measures
- Present final strategic plan for Board review and approval, and provide editable final files
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Strength and feasibility of the proposed scope of work, timeline, implementation plan, and budget | Not specified |
| Meaningful engagement of stakeholders throughout the proposed process | Not specified |
| Demonstrated knowledge and experience in strategic planning with a strong racial equity analysis | Not specified |
| Cultural responsiveness, complementary perspectives, and relevant experience of the proposed project team | Not specified |
| Breadth and depth of experience and qualifications Practicality of the implementation roadmap, progress measures, and final deliverables | Not specified |
| Experience working with organizations similar to AALEAD (e.g., size, budget, geography, population) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Proven experience and knowledge in strategic planning with a racial equity lens
- Ideally cultural competency around Asian and Pacific Islander communities
- Expertise in data collection efforts as an objective third party
- Experience working in the Greater Washington region
- Experience working with AAPI and/or other communities of color
- Experience working with youth development nonprofits
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal responding to all RFP questions
- Cost proposal and budget breakdown including payment milestones
- Detailed work plan and timeline
- Team member backgrounds, roles, availability, and resumes
- One comparable work sample (relevant strategic plan or implementation roadmap)
- Sample contract for similar services
- At least three (3) references
Key dates
- RFP issued
- November 1, 2026
- Consultant questions due
- November 10, 2026
- Consolidated responses to questions shared
- November 13, 2026
- Proposals due
- November 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET
- Proposal review and finalist selection
- November 25 – December 4, 2026
- Finalist interviews and reference checks
- December 4-14, 2026
- Selected consultant notified
- December 15, 2026
- Contract and work plan finalized
- December 15-22, 2026
- Kick off strategic planning process
- January 4, 2027
- Complete draft plan delivered for review
- August 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit proposals via email to Executive Director Siu Cheung Rossmark
Contract details
- Term
- January 4, 2027 through September 2027, with implementation beginning October 1, 2027
- Estimated value
- up to $25,000
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC area / offsite and on-site as proposed