The Cuyahoga County Office of Early Childhood is seeking a consultant to develop a three‑year strategic plan for its “Invest in Children” program. The work includes comprehensive discovery research, stakeholder engagement (interviews, focus groups, surveys), and synthesis of findings into a printable, Adobe InDesign‑formatted plan with performance metrics. The consultant must begin work around early November 2023, deliver a public‑ready document by May 1 2024, and present the final plan to stakeholders by the end of May 2024.
• Scope: discovery, environmental scan, stakeholder input, plan synthesis, final document layout, stakeholder presentation.
• Timeline: bid window Sep 6‑Sep 20 2023; work period Nov 2023 – May 2024.
• Requirements: proven experience in strategic planning for medium/large organizations, ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups, and insurance coverage meeting detailed County standards.