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

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.