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RFQ 2026-045 Fundraising Consulting Services; Maine Graduate and Professional Center
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Title:  

RFQ 2026-045 Fundraising Consulting Services; Maine Graduate and Professional Center

Agency:  

University of Maine

State:  

Maine

NAICS Code:  

541618

Industry:  

Consulting Services

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Qualification

Solicitation ID:  

2026-045

Open Date:  

2/20/2026

Questions Due Date:  

3/2/2026

Close Date:  

4/6/2026

Projected Award Date:  

3/23/2026

Project Duration:  

5 months

Last Updated:  

Description:
The University of Maine System’s Maine Graduate and Professional Center is seeking a qualified fundraising consulting firm to guide a capital‑campaign initiative and broader development efforts. The engagement covers a feasibility study, full campaign planning, ongoing fundraising strategy, leadership training, and donor prospect analysis, with an initial term of roughly four to six months and potential extensions. The consultant must demonstrate proven success with higher‑education capital campaigns, possess strong project‑management skills, and be able to work primarily remotely, with optional site visits. • Conduct a feasibility study to assess readiness for a capital campaign. • Develop a comprehensive capital‑campaign plan, including case statements, donor targeting, and timelines. • Provide strategic fundraising guidance, training for university leadership, and donor wealth‑screening analysis. • Deliver project‑based or monthly‑rate billing; contract value likely $50K + requiring senior approvals. • Must meet insurance, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), and confidentiality requirements under Maine FOAA.
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Contact Information:

[email protected]

Budget Estimate (AI):

$75,000 – $150,000

The solicitation does not disclose a firm fee, but the contract will require approvals for amounts $50,000 or more, indicating a likely budget in the mid‑to‑high five‑figure range. Considering the scope (feasibility study, full campaign plan, training, and donor analysis) and the expertise required for six‑ to seven‑figure gifts, a reasonable estimate is $75,000‑$150,000 for the initial 4‑6‑month engagement, with potential adjustments for extensions or additional deliverables.

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