Event Management Services for Comprehensive Campaign Public Launch - 2026

Wayne State University seeks a full‑service event‑management firm to design, produce, and execute the public‑launch phase of its $1 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign. The vendor will develop strategy, creative concepts, communications integration, and logistics for a flagship donor kickoff, on‑campus faculty/staff and student events, and 5‑10 regional alumni gatherings across the United States. The contract runs for two years (July 1 2026 – June 30 2028) with an optional one‑year extension, and the university expects cost‑range proposals with transparent budgeting, no markup on third‑party suppliers, and compliance with insurance, smoke‑free, and FOIA requirements. • Full‑service event planning: strategy, creative concept, media integration, budgeting, reporting, and post‑event wrap‑up. • Execution of a high‑level donor kickoff (250‑350 guests) plus multiple campus and regional events (80‑100 guests each). • Collaboration with internal campaign, development, and communications teams; inclusion of parking costs; no vendor markup on recommended venues/caterers. • Required deliverables include comprehensive event plans, creative packages, stakeholder interview reports, run‑of‑show books, financial reports, and a post‑event wrap‑up.