CALL FOR PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT CHARITIES INSTITUTE IRELAND TO DEVELOP A
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**+
1. INTRODUCTION
Charities Institute Ireland is the membership and representative body
for Ireland?s leading charities, with almost **Apply on the
website** member organisations, employing **Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** people around the country. Our
members include the?leaders of ambitious organisations delivering
best in class services, national organisations with household names
and international charities.
Charities Institute Ireland (Cii) was created in **Apply on the
website** through the successful merger of The Irish Charities Tax
Reform Group and Fundraising Ireland. We are a membership and
representative organisation working to support a vibrant independent
charity sector, championing good governance as an enabling force
through our Triple Lock quality mark and building capacity to attract
increased philanthropic funding and deliver tangible and lasting
impact and social change.
Vision
An Ireland that trusts and values charities for the positive
contribution they make to solving challenges in our society.
Mission
To provide leadership in the sector by empowering charities to
maximise their impact, particularly through best practice in
governance, finance, and sustainable fundraising management.
Our Values
Leadership
We are a confident, ambitious, and dynamic voice for the charity
sector highlighting the significant positive social impact created by
charities and the transparency and accountability standards upheld by
the sector. Our Triple Lock symbol is recognised by funders,
corporates, and members as the standards quality mark within the
sector.
Collaboration
We work with partners to deliver for the sector. We are respectful,
open, and responsive to the needs and work of key stakeholders in the
charity sector, ensuring that the best interests of the public are
served.
Excellence
We encourage, enable and foster standards of excellence in management
and operations by acting as a knowledge centre for charities;
providing resources, education, thought leadership, skills
development, and accredited qualifications to empower them to be the
best they can be and to have greater impact on those they serve.
Our Ambition
Our ambition is to grow the organisation through sustainable member
growth, agile member services, topical advocacy & research, accredited
education & training programmes and strategic partnerships, including
the important support of the Department of Rural and Community
Development. Cii?s members are among the most influential charities
in size, scope, and impact, and together we work with our members,
partners, and stakeholders to achieve our strategic priorities. Cii is
seen as a positive enabler and partner to the sector. By advocating on
key issues and creating positive awareness of the charity sector, Cii
plays a significant role in building levels of trust across public,
government, media and corporate sectors.
2. BACKGROUND AND METHODOLOGY
Charities Institute Ireland developed a 3-year strategic plan in
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website** and is coming to its end in **Apply on the website**. We are
now looking to develop a new strategic plan for **Apply on the
website** and beyond. We have established a Strategy Task Force to
support this important project to which the appointed consultant will
report.
We are inviting proposals from suitably qualified individuals to help
us to develop a strategic plan for the next three to five years - the
period is to be agreed as part of this process. The successful
candidate(s) will have the ability to think critically, excellent
research and engagement skills, sectoral knowledge (desirable but not
essential), evidence tried and tested methodologies, group
facilitation skills and a willingness to challenge the status quo and
assumptions. The strategic plan will consider the big picture and
include a review of the current strategic plan, consultations with
board and staff members and interviews with key stakeholders including
some affiliates, and other strategic partners.
3. KEY DELIVERABLES
A finalised Strategic Plan, which delivers on the following:
* Review the performance of the current strategic plan, including
lessons learned
* Some external and horizon scanning, competitor mapping and
Swot/Pestle analysis
* Consultation with Strategy Task Force, Board, and staff to include
a situational analysis
* Consultation with a defined range of member and relevant
stakeholder groups to feed in through e-consultation.
* Interviews with key external stakeholders, including funders,
corporate partners, sector organisations and other relevant parties.
* Integration of ESG objectives into our strategic and business
plans.
* Reporting progress at intervals to the Task Force.
* Drafting a strategic plan for initial review by the Task Force, to
include vision, mission, values, strategic options, goals and
objectives, actions and KPIs, and Critical Success Factors.
* Production of a final strategic plan, following feedback for
review by Cii Board.
4. DURATION OF THE PROJECT
The project should commence in July **Apply on the website** and be
completed by October/November **Apply on the website**, with key
delivery milestones along the timeline. A draft timeline is available
by request **Apply on the website**
5. SUBMISSION OF TENDERS
Experienced consultants/facilitators are asked to submit a proposal
that should include:
* Background information with C.V.
* Evidence of prior experience in delivery of similar projects and
facilitating groups of diverse stakeholders
* References
* An outline of the proposed methodology
* Quotation in Euros and inclusive of VAT, showing a breakdown of
days required to deliver the project and including all costs
associated with the work such as preparation time, travel expenses and
any other expenses as required.
* Confirmation of the applicant's capacity to undertake and complete
the work in the required timeframe
* Disclosures of any conflict of interest.
* Agreement to attend post-tender interview, if required.
* Tax Clearance Certificate.
Charities Institute Ireland shall not accept any responsibility for
any expenses or loss, which may be incurred in the preparation or
submission of any Tender.
6. SELECTION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria:
CRITERION -?_MAXIMUM SCORE AVAILABLE_
* Qualification, Relevant Experience, Track Record -?_**APPLY ON THE
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* Methodology, Understanding of the Brief -_?**APPLY ON THE
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* Cost of successful project delivery and value for money
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* Total Maximum Score Available -?_**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**%_
All prices must be in Euro (?) and include a clear breakdown of
price. Failure to comply with the above selection criteria will result
in disqualification from the tendering process. In the event of a tie
in award scoring, Cii reserves the right to interview the tied
applicants post tender prior to making a final decision.
7. SUBMISSIONS
Interested parties should submit a brief, fully costed proposal to
deliver the work outlined above, by 5PM ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
We aim to make an appointment by the week commencing 4th July **Apply
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Please submit proposals electronically to:?**Apply on the website**
Please note that late submission of tenders will not be accepted.
Any queries or requests for clarification should be made in writing to
the above email address.
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