{"id":7158,"date":"2026-02-02T09:12:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womeninmusic.ca\/?post_type=job-board&#038;p=7158"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:12:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:12:38","slug":"strategic-planning-consultant","status":"publish","type":"job-board","link":"https:\/\/womeninmusic.ca\/fr\/job-board\/strategic-planning-consultant\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Planning Consultant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Strategic Planning Consultant &#8211; Request for Proposals (RFP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/womeninmusic.ca\/\">Women in Music Canada<\/a> (WIM Canada) invites qualified individual consultants or consulting teams to submit proposals to work with the board of directors and staff to develop a comprehensive, three-year strategic plan that will guide the organization\u2019s mission, advocacy, programing, and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WIM Canada is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion, and opportunities for women and gender-diverse professionals across the Canadian music industry. Through advocacy, education, mentorship, and community-building, WIM Canada works to address systemic barriers and create a more equitable music ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Purpose of the RFP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of this RFP is to engage a consultant to lead an inclusive, participatory strategic planning process that will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clarify WIM Canada\u2019s strategic priorities and impact goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align programs, operations, and governance with the organization\u2019s mission and values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen sustainability, partnerships, and national reach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect the diverse voices and experiences of WIM Canada\u2019s community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Scope of Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The selected consultant will be expected to design and facilitate a strategic planning process that will include the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Discovery and Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review of existing documents and organization makeup (mission, vision, bylaws, policies, prior plans, evaluations, financials, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental scan of the Canadian music industry, including equity and gender-related trends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b) Stakeholder Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engagement with external stakeholders; members, and key partners\/funders (selected cross section of approximately 15-20 company \/ individual interviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engagement with internal team; board members, staff and contractors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>c) Strategic Framework Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work with the staff and board of directors to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Refine or confirm the mission, vision, and values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify strategic priorities and long-term goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop measurable objectives and success indicators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>d) Implementation Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Action plan with timelines, responsibilities, and resource considerations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consideration of financial sustainability and funding diversification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>e) Final Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Draft strategic plan for review and feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final strategic plan document (designed and\/or text-ready)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WIM Canada is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Proposals should demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experience working with equity-deserving communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding of gender equity and intersectionality in arts and culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultants from equity-deserving groups are strongly encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The anticipated timeline is as follows (subject to change):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proposal Submission deadline: February 27, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WIMC Committee Review and contacting of candidates to be interviewed: <\/strong>March 10, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consultant Selection:<\/strong> March 20, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project Start:<\/strong> March 22, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proposed in person session with board and staff:<\/strong> Week of April 20, 2026 (subject to change)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project Completion: <\/strong>within 3 months of project start date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total budget for this project is <strong>$15 000.00 &#8211; $17 500.00<\/strong>, exclusive of taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Proposal Submission Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals should include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cover Letter<\/strong> outlining interest and history of similar work experience or training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proposed Approach and Methodology<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>References<\/strong> (you will be notified in advance of references being contacted)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals should be submitted electronically in PDF format to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Robyn Stewart, Women in Music Canada<\/strong>\u2028<strong>robyn@womeninmusic.ca, no later than 5:00 PM PST, February 27, 2026.<\/strong><br>All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to <strong>robyn@womeninmusic.ca<\/strong> by <strong>February 24, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-7158","job-board","type-job-board","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Strategic Planning Consultant - WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/womeninmusic.ca\/fr\/job-board\/strategic-planning-consultant\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_FR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Strategic Planning Consultant - WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Strategic Planning Consultant &#8211; Request for Proposals (RFP) 1. 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