Request for Proposals: Open Buffalo Seeks Grant Writing and Capital Campaign Support
Published April 19, 2024
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Posting Date: April 19, 2024
Background
Open Buffalo, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established in 2014 that is poised for growth in the coming years.
This growth is strategically planned to stem from expanded programming as well as through the construction of the Open Buffalo Urban Ecology Campus. Both of these mechanisms will solidify Open Buffalo as not only a leader that builds community and individual power from the ground up, but also as a leader in ecological justice for communities that have been historically marginalized through systemic oppression, disinvestment, and extractive practices.
Mission
Our mission is to advance racial, economic, and ecological justice. We do so through skill building, network connecting, and activating leadership opportunities. Our goal is for all communities in Western New York to thrive free from discrimination and poverty.
Vision
People directly experiencing systemic challenges and inequities that we aim to address will always have a voice in identifying the problems and developing the solutions. An empowered democratic society is key to a joyful, culturally rich community and sustainable planet.
Opportunity
We are seeking creative and dynamic proposals to help support Open Buffalo’s unique funding challenges and opportunities. Successful proposals will outline a vision and plan to sustain the programs of Open Buffalo with an annual budget of approximately $1,500,000 as well as a plan to meet the demands of the $25,000,000 capital campaign to support the Open Buffalo Urban Ecology Campus. This RFP welcomes proposals from qualified grant writers or grant writing firms to develop a holistic fund development plan that includes, grant identification, and grant writing.
Download the full RFP document here. Proposals must provide all information requested in the RFP.