Digital Content & Communications RFP Issued By The Schott Foundation

Proposal Due Date: 8/5/22

Proposal Requirements 

• Proposed approach to the deliverables and activities, including regarding increasing engagement, expanding our audience, and executing project management.
• Resume/LinkedIn Bio(s)
• Links to 1-3 work samples, especially similar projects for philanthropic organizations
• Two client references
• Proposed work schedule and project management process with client check-ins

For more information, please contact Melissa Daar Carvajal at mdc@schottfoundation.org or Patrick St. John psj@schottfoundation.org.

Summary 

Schott Foundation seeks an organized, creative and productive digital freelancer/team to help us expand and deepen social engagement, produce strategic content and manage digital communications to support Schott Foundation’s racial justice and education justice focus and grantmaking. This is a 3-month contract, with potential for additional renewals through June 2023.  Maximum budget of $6,000 per month. Proposals due 8/8. Start date: 9/15.

Scope of Services Requested 

Services Goals

Schott is requesting proposals from qualified vendors, both individual and companies, interested in creating and implementing social media strategies and digital content that expands and deepens our digital reach. Over the past year, our social media engagement has tripled, yet our efforts are sporadic as capacity allows. We need more capacity with a strategic overlay to arrive to the digital impact we are seeking – both to initially collaborate to develop the strategy, create the content that engages our audiences, and execute daily the social media actions needed to deepen engagement and expand our impact. Our audiences include: existing and potential donors, major and individual; philanthropy staff; public education organizers; journalists and researchers; educators.

Schott’s communications team includes a Digital & Creative Director, Patrick St. John, and Communications Director, Melissa Daar Carvajal. The team has worked in collaboration with Schott’s Senior Vice Presidents (Advancement, Strategy and Program) to identify website design elements and brand strategy.

Contractor will produce creative content, manage social media platforms and digital communications to advance Schott Foundation’s initiatives and strategies. Contractor will coordinate, keep track and monitor digital projects as well as support digital planning and strategy.