Native Veteran Coalition and Stand Down Expansion (NAPP III) Consultant

The University of North Dakota is seeking a qualified consultant to support its Native Aging in Place Project (NAPP) III. The consultant will develop a Native Veterans Coalition, assist with planning and execution of annual Native Veteran Stand‑Down events, create a facilitation guide/toolkit, and provide presentation and dissemination support. The effort combines strategic advisory work, coalition building, event coordination, and the production of culturally‑responsive documentation for tribal partners. • Develop and charter a North Dakota Native Veterans Coalition, including governance, operating procedures and virtual meeting facilitation (up to four virtual meetings). • Provide ongoing bi‑weekly coordination for the annual Native Veteran Stand‑Down, including outreach, logistics, on‑site participation, and post‑event after‑action reporting. • Co‑author a Stand‑Down Facilitation Guide and Toolkit (roadmap) with phased milestones, role definitions, cultural‑responsiveness guidance, and practical templates. • Support dissemination through co‑presentations at up to two conferences and creation of presentation decks, briefing documents, and other communication materials. • Travel to North Dakota for on‑site event participation; travel costs to be itemized in the cost proposal.