Adaptation Community, Climate Change
Communications to Advance Canada’s Climate Commitment – Seeking Project Leader
July 21, 2016
Adaptation Community, Climate Change
July 21, 2016
Request for Proposals
Communications to Advance Canada’s Climate Commitment – Seeking Project Leader
Opportunity:
The Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network (CEGN) is seeking a consultant to take on the role of Project Leader for a short-term initiative to develop and enhance communications activities in support of the achievement of Canada’s climate commitment. A strong track record in planning and delivering communications initiatives is a key requirement for the successful applicant. The contract for the Project Leader will be for $50,000 (inclusive of HST) for the period of August 15th, 2016 to January 31st, 2017.
Background:
The Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network (CEGN) is comprised of more than 60 funders – private and community foundations, as well as corporate and government environmental grant programs – working to strengthen the impact of philanthropy in support of a sustainable future for Canadians. CEGN members provide grants and make investments across a wide range of environmental issues, including climate and energy. The role for philanthropy in advancing a low carbon future for Canada has been the focus of the CEGN’s Low Carbon Funders’ Group, which has identified better communications as a critical need in realizing the commitment that Canada made at the Paris climate negotiations at the end of last year.
An overview of the initiative has been developed and includes the following activities:
Committed funding for the project is approximately $250,000, including the funds for the Project Leader.
The project will be guided by a Steering Committee. Overall project administration will be the responsibility of CEGN and the Project Leader will report to the CEGN Executive Director.
Responsibilities of Project Leader:
The Project Leader will report to the Project Administrator, with responsibilities spelled out in a contract with CEGN. These responsibilities will include:
Responding to the RFP:
If interested in responding to the RFP, please start by contacting Pegi Dover at CEGN with a request to receive the complete project overview. She can be reached at: pegi_dover@cegn.org
Proposals should include the following:
Timeline:
Responses to the RFP will be accepted until the end of day on Monday, August 1st. It is expected that a decision as to the successful applicant will be made within one week of the receipt of the responses and that work will be underway by mid-August.
Proposal Submission:
Please submit your response to this RFP by email to the attention of:
Pegi Dover
Executive Director
Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network
Email: pegi_dover@cegn.org
For further information, please contact Pegi at the above email address or at: 647-288-8891.