Strategic Planner

**Scope of Work**:
The consulting firm or individual selected will be responsible for:
**1. Pre-session Preparation**:

- Conducting initial meetings with the board executive and executive director to understand the organization's current state, challenges, and opportunities.
- Reviewing relevant documents, including parent surveys, board materials, sector relevant information, such as salary surveys and information on the Canada-wide Early Learning and Childcare (CWELCC), among other documents.

**2. Designing the Strategic Planning Session - ideally 2 half day sessions in May 2024**:

- Developing an agenda and timeline for the strategic planning session.
- Creating interactive and engaging activities to encourage participation and collaboration among board members.
- Identifying and incorporating appropriate strategic planning frameworks or tools.

**3. Facilitating the Session**:

- Leading the strategic planning session (s), ensuring all voices are heard and ideas are considered.
- Guiding discussions to help the board define strategic priorities, goals, and action plans.
- Encouraging consensus-building and decision-making.

**4. Post-session Deliverables**:

- Compiling session notes and outcomes into a comprehensive report.
- Providing recommendations for next steps and ongoing support as needed.

**Proposal Requirements (maximum 5 pages)**:
Interested consultants are requested to submit proposals that include the following information:
**1. Overview of Experience**:

- Description of relevant experience facilitating strategic planning sessions for nonprofit organizations or volunteer boards.
- Examples of successful engagements and client testimonials, if available.

**2. Methodology**:

- Approach to facilitating the strategic planning session, including any specific methodologies, frameworks, or tools you plan to use.

**3. Timeline**:

- Proposed timeline for completing the pre-session preparation, strategic planning session, and post-session deliverables.

**5. Budget**:

- Detailed breakdown of costs, including fees for consulting services, travel expenses (if applicable), and any additional expenses.

**6. References**:

- Contact information for at least three references from past clients who can speak to the quality of your work.

**Submission Details**:
**Evaluation Process**:
We look forward to receiving your proposal.

Sincerely,

The FCCC Executive Committee

Mike Halfpenny, President

Nancy Mercier, Past President

Jennifer Haystead, Treasurer

Lori Stewart, Vice-President

**Job Type**: Freelance

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 1 per week

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston, ON K7M 1B9

Application deadline: 2024-05-13
Expected start date: 2024-06-05