Southeast Michigan Donor Feasibility Study

Grand Valley State University issued an RFP to conduct a donor feasibility study covering the Southeast Michigan region. The selected vendor, Orr Group Inc, will interview and survey alumni, donors, and community partners, perform a SWOT analysis, and deliver a comprehensive report with actionable fundraising recommendations, a prospect‑strategy summary, and a proposed fundraising budget. The project must start the week of March 23 2026 and culminate in a final report due June 30 2026. Proposals were limited to ten pages, required submission through GVSU’s Workday Strategic Sourcing portal, and included a mandatory cost schedule. • Scope: donor interviews, focus groups, surveys, SWOT analysis, final feasibility report. • Timeline: proposal deadline Feb 27 2026 → award Mar 16 2026 → kickoff Mar 23 2026 → final report Jun 30 2026. • Vendor: Orr Group Inc (sole award).