Strategic Planning and Organizational Development Consulting RFP

Strategic Planning and Organizational Development Consulting: Request for Proposal

Funder: PERIS Foundation

Geographic Scope: Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Mission Focus: The PERIS Foundation champions and empowers young people aging out of foster care through intentional housing and community support.

Background

PERIS is a non-profit organization that oversees PERIS Hill, an intentional housing community in Minneapolis opened in November 2021. PERIS Hill features 45 units of affordable housing, including 15 units of deeply affordable, permanent supportive housing for young people aging out of foster care. The organization aims to interrupt the foster care to homelessness pipeline through an environment of supported autonomy and interconnected independence.

Project Overview

The PERIS Foundation is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to lead the development of:
• A comprehensive five-year strategic plan
• An organizational development strategy

Anticipated Timeline: June–December 2025

Scope of Work

The selected consultant will be expected to:
• Facilitate an inclusive, equity-driven strategic planning process involving key stakeholders
• Assess current organizational strengths, challenges, opportunities, and external context
• Lead the development of a clear and actionable five-year strategic plan with defined goals, strategies, and metrics for success
• Design an organizational development strategy to support effective implementation
• Recommend frameworks, tools, and processes to strengthen PERIS's internal capacity, partnerships, and community engagement
• Ensure alignment with PERIS's mission, vision, and commitment to equity and continuous improvement

Deliverables

• Comprehensive five-year strategic plan
• Organizational development strategy and implementation roadmap
• Stakeholder engagement summary and analysis
• Clear performance measures and evaluation framework
• Presentation of final plan to the PERIS Board of Directors

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Expertise in equity frameworks
• Strategic planning experience
• Organizational development background
• Community/neighborhood engagement experience
• Non-profit sector knowledge
• Philanthropy experience
• Foster youth services experience (preferred)
• Women and BIPOC owned firms are encouraged to apply

Organization Values

• Caring: Authenticity, humility, respect, compassion, and generosity
• Collaborative: Strong relationships and ongoing collaboration with community partners
• Inclusive: Culturally-responsive and purposefully welcoming
• Justice-focused: Committed to identifying and interrupting all forms of bias
• Good stewards: Fiscally responsible with transparency
• Young person-centered: Adaptable and holistic approach centered on dignity and autonomy

Contact Information

PERIS Foundation Address: 2929 Chicago Ave S, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN 55407 PERIS Hill Address: 1930 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Phone: 612-286-8707