Request for Proposals: Green Umbrella Is Seeking Services

RFP alert!

Green Umbrella is seeking professional services to engage in four areas of planning to help the organization sustain and grow its impact into the coming decade. Please see the linked RFPs to learn more about each area of work and how your firm can submit a proposal. All proposals are due at 10:00 am on Monday, February 24, 2025.

• Strategic Planning
• Communications Planning 
• Development Planning
• Audit Readiness and Indirect Rate Support, desired completion by December 15, 2025.

For questions or additional information, reach out to Beth Cundiff, Grants Manager at beth.cundiff@greenumbrella.

Strategic Planning – anticipated to begin in July 2025

We are seeking proposals from experienced consultants or firms to lead a strategic planning process that uses our vision, mission, and values, along with current opportunities and challenges, to define our highest potential impact goals and objectives and the strategies and tactics needed to achieve them over the coming years.

The resulting strategic plan will provide a roadmap for our sustainability and impact over the next 5 years, enabling us to maximize resources, strengthen partnerships, and achieve measurable outcomes as we work towards a resilient, thriving and equitable Region.

Green Umbrella will use the new strategic plan as a foundation for Communications and Development Planning RFPs later in the year (more information below).

Firms bidding on this RFP may submit proposals that respond to multiple RFPs.

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Communications Planning – anticipated to begin in November 2025 (following strategic planning process completion)

To ensure the long-term sustainability of our work, we seek a qualified consultant to help develop a comprehensive and actionable communications strategy. The strategic communications plan developed through this process will align with our organizational goals and support us in effectively engaging stakeholders. The selected firm will guide us in addressing critical questions related to audience engagement, storytelling, and communication Systems. The communications plan will use the strategic plan as a foundation.

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Development Planning – anticipated to begin in November 2025 (following strategic planning process completion)

Green Umbrella is seeking assistance in answering critical strategic questions related to financial sustainability, fundraising, and development staffing. The selected firm will guide the organization in creating a robust strategy that ensures we are financially and operationally equipped to achieve our mission effectively. The development plan will use the new strategic plan as a foundation.

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Audit Readiness & Indirect Rate Support – desired completion by December 15, 2025

Green Umbrella is an active federal grant recipient and we anticipate reaching the threshold to be required to perform a Single Audit of our 2025 financials. We have not previously conducted an audit yet and are seeking services to prepare and plan for our first audit so it can be successful and convey integrity and efficiency to our funders.

The scope of work covers two projects: 

• Project 1: Ensure compliance with federal grant award expectations 
• Project 2: Indirect and Fringe rate calculations

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About Green Umbrella

Green Umbrella is a member organization that advances environmental sustainability in the Greater Cincinnati region through collaboration, policy advocacy, and systems-change initiatives. As the Regional Climate Collaborative, Green Umbrella is dedicated to addressing the urgent need for climate action and resilience by building partnerships, leveraging diverse resources, and advancing equitable solutions.