Consultant for Regional Business Development Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange Counties
Request for RFP for Consulting Proposals
Issue Date: May 1, 2026
Issued By: Circle of Care, Wilton, CT.
Request for Proposals: 2026 Business Development for Circle of Care
Project Title: Regional Business Development in Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Orange Counties
Consultant Fee: $17,000 - $25,000 excluding reimbursables and non-local travel
Deadline for Proposals: June 5, 2026
Initial Contract Term: 6 months, renewable
Anticipated Start Date: Summer 2026
Contact: Lisa Robb, Search Consultant, [email protected].
About Us & Background: Circle of Care (CoC) is a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization founded to address the non-medical challenges families face during childhood cancer.
Today we are supporting 275 families with a broad array of programs and resources tailored to meet the unique needs arising from childhood cancer treatment. Since our founding, more than 4,000 families have received $6M in direct assistance. To learn more about Circle of Care and our role in serving these families, please visit thecircleofcare.org.
Consulting Engagement Goals:
- broaden and deepen CoC’s reach and knowledge of the regional business, civic, and philanthropic landscape,
- nurture and establish relationships with new supporters and businesses,
- identify and engage with new program partners and resources,
- increase our visibility to the region’s philanthropic stakeholders, businesses, and local communities.
Consultant Competencies: Current knowledge of the region’s civic, business, and philanthropic eco-system is required. This role is ideal for a relationship-oriented professional who communicates exceptionally well, embraces Circle of Care’s mission, deeply enjoys friend and fundraising, engages a positive and entrepreneurial approach in making introductions and connections, can synthesize and apply new information with ease, and has developed and executed successful business, program, or philanthropy plans and projects.
On occasion, the consultant may need to perform light work, like traveling and walking to and from meetings and events, setting up for and making in-person presentations, and carrying items related to implementing work described in the scope of services.
Circle of Care does not and shall not discriminate in any of its activities or operations based on a person’s age, disability, national origin (ancestry/race/color), religion/creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender/gender expression, or military service status. These activities or operations include, but are not limited to, selection of vendors, and provision of services.
Circle of Care is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for those we serve and for our staff, board, volunteers, contractors, and vendors.
RFP Inquiry Process:
Please send an email to Lisa Robb at [email protected], with “Business Development RFP Northern Westchester and Region” in the subject heading.
In the body of the email, let us know your name, business affiliation (if any), and address. Also, please provide a link to your website, LinkedIn profile/s, and/or a listing in a regional consulting directory. Inquiries will be reviewed and replied to promptly.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.
Circle of Care does not and shall not discriminate in any of its activities or operations based on a person’s age, disability, national origin (ancestry/race/color), religion/creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender/gender expression, or military service status. These activities or operations include, but are not limited to, selection of vendors, and provision of services.
Circle of Care is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for those we serve and for our staff, board, volunteers, contractors, and vendors.
