Awarded vendors
- Benefactors Counsel, LLC
Description
This contract awards a three‑year strategic fundraising advisory engagement to support Wayne State University’s $1 billion comprehensive campaign. The selected consultant will provide benchmarking, pipeline analysis, campaign continuity planning through a presidential transition, cross‑campus collaboration models, and ongoing counsel throughout the term. The scope focuses on high‑value (principal and transformational) gifts, budget/resource assessments, and alignment with upcoming branding and public‑launch initiatives.
• Deliverables include benchmark data (60 days), a comprehensive report (90 days), a counsel plan (120 days), and ongoing advisory services.
• The contract runs from 2 Feb 2026 to 1 Feb 2029 with two optional one‑year extensions, and the vendor must submit a lump‑sum proposal (including a $9 parking fee).
• Mandatory compliance includes insurance minimums, smoke‑free policy adherence, and acknowledgment of all addenda.