The Network of Support is opening a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for coaches, mentors, consultants, and technical assistance providers on March 6, 2025.

With increased funding from the Doors Open program, many cultural organizations are navigating new opportunities but may face unique risks and hurdles. The Network of Support brings skilled individuals and organizations to provide as-needed services to cultural organizations in King County, including those undergoing operational crisis and moments of tremendous organizational transformation as well as those undertaking facilities and real estate project development.

Who should apply?
We recognize that diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and life experiences of all are critical to our success. We strongly encourage people from historically under-invested communities and community-based individuals and organizations to apply. This application includes three areas:

• Coaches and mentors support leadership development and help assess needs and goals, for organizational success and sustainability or for community and cultural facilities project development.
• Consulting services strengthen internal processes and capacities in areas, such as: accessibility (language, ADA, facilities, mobility); board/board relations; communications, marketing, and branding; community and cultural facilities, including real estate project development; diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion; financial emergency planning; financial planning and/or strategy; fundraising/development; human resources; interpretive planning; leadership and board optimization; legal services; organizational design and management; and strategic planning.
• Technical assistance providers support grant preparation for our Launch and Building for Equity grant programs.

Compensation
Selected providers will be listed on a directory and will be reimbursed at a rate of:

• $185/hour for capacity building and technical assistance services provided;
• $92.50/hour for related project management, administration, and/or travel.

Note: Compensation is based on approved and completed work, and services are requested on an as-needed basis. No compensation is guaranteed.

How to Apply

1. Download and read the guidelines: PDF.
2. Set up an account: register early – account setup takes 1-2 days.
3. Submit online: complete and submit your application via our application portal by the deadline.

We are providing three Drop-in Hour sessions to answer your questions and work on your application:

March 20, 4:30–6:00 pm
Centro Cultural Mexicano
16300 Redmond Way, Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052

March 29, 9:30–11:30 am
Zoom

April 1, 5:30–7:30 pm
Zoom

As you prepare to apply, keep the application deadline of April 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm PDT in mind!

Questions?
Contact Cassie Chinn, Cultural Services Liaison, at . 

The guidelines and application are in English. If this is a barrier that stops you from understanding the RFQ or applying, please contact or call 206-296-7580 or TTY 711, and we will make sure you get the support you need.

Partner Opportunity
The City of Seattle Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) is issuing an RFQ. We will hold a joint selection process to strengthen each program’s efforts and minimize duplicate efforts for applicants. To be considered for the City’s program, apply separately here.