Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Partnership and Fundraising Services

The City of Raleigh is seeking a philanthropic partner for its Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department to lead and facilitate initiatives focused on fundraising, conservation, and community health. The selected partner will be responsible for identifying and managing relationships with corporate groups, grantors, and private individuals to secure monetary and in-kind donations. A primary objective of this partnership is to reduce or remove financial barriers for children, teens, and seniors participating in programs and camps, while also providing administrative support as fiscal agents for various community and friends groups. Proposals for solicitation 274-PR2026-Partnership are due by November 3, 2026. The City will award the contract to the most qualified firm based on weighted evaluation criteria, which include a potential interview or demonstration. Awarded contractors must comply with E-Verify and maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, as well as Automobile and Worker's Compensation insurance. The City of Raleigh must be named as an additional insured on applicable policies. All proposers must certify they have not engaged in lobbying efforts to influence the award and must be properly licensed to conduct business in the State of North Carolina.