F5SMC Communications Consultation Services (Aug 2026 - June 2028)

First 5 San Mateo County is seeking a consultant or agency to provide communication consultation services to support the implementation of their Strategic Communications Plan and Implementation Plan. The scope of work includes developing a communications strategy, creating a website content architecture, and producing high-quality written content. The consultant will also be responsible for building shared understanding of why early childhood matters and promoting universal understanding of the importance of early brain development. The project is expected to last for 24 months, from August 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with a maximum budget of $330,000. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing similar services, a proven track record in establishing communication goals and strategies, and the ability to evaluate and measure the impact of communication strategies. • The consultant will review the existing Strategic Communications Plan and Implementation Plan and use it as a roadmap for developing communication activities. • The consultant will develop a communications strategy that includes creating a website content architecture, producing high-quality written content, and building shared understanding of why early childhood matters. • The consultant will promote universal understanding of the importance of early brain development through an Early Brain Development Public Education Campaign. • The consultant will increase communications collaboration with First 5 California, First 5 Association of California, Children Now, Early Childhood Funders, and other initiatives benefiting local needs. • The consultant will update communication policies and standardized internal processes, fundamental communication tools, outreach methods, and schedule of communication activities.