TPS seeks Nonprofit Strategic Planner

About the project and the company

Theatre Puget Sound is a leadership and service organization founded in 1997

to advocate for the Puget Sound region’s growing theatre community and administer much-needed services. TPS is an organization which seeks to promote theater as a profession for all individuals, increasing access to the art form. We provide support for institutions seeking to become anti-racist and for those who wish to support healthy and inclusive practices in all their creative endeavors. More information can be found at https://theatrepugetsound.org/about/.

Job Description

Full RFP here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aFyxtGfQbGf6fzk0HaSvWc64sJ6IZm1y/view SCOPE OF WORK: Assess TPS’s current situation, define strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Evaluate management practices. Gather information from internal and external stakeholders.  Consult with board and staff to design 1-2 year strategic plan: determine staff roles, create fundraising plan, identify income streams, core strategies, and major programming with an anti-racist lens.  Articulate TPS’ mission and values: revisit mission statement and develop a values statement. Create a hiring plan for a new Executive Director, including job description, timeline, and vision document.  APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please provide a written response to this RFP which does not exceed 5 single sided pages. Proposals should include:  A description of your general approach to strategic planning, including methodology, perspective, or philosophy that guides your work.  A description of your experience with anti-racist/DEI work, especially if you’ve had experience working with DEI in strategic planning.  A proposed budget that breaks out expenses vs fees.  A short biography: TPS is looking for applicants who have experience working and/or volunteering in theatres or other nonprofits, and who have experience with strategic planning. An example of a finished strategic plan created by you, or two references from past clients.

Required Qualifications

TPS is looking for applicants who have experience working and/or volunteering in theatres or other nonprofits, and who have experience with strategic planning. An example of a finished strategic plan created by you, or two references from past clients.