Requests for Proposals
Partner With Us on Rotary Charities’ 50th Anniversary (2026–2027)
Rotary Charities of Traverse City is preparing for its 50th Anniversary—a multi-year campaign that honors our legacy, reflects on shared learning, and connects past investments to future direction.
To support this effort, we are seeking qualified partners to collaborate with our team across research, storytelling, and production.
Below is an overview of the roles currently open for proposals. Full Scope of Work (SOW) documents are linked for each opportunity.
Regional Partnership & Location Considerations
Rotary Charities of Traverse City is a place-based foundation serving communities across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties. Because this anniversary campaign centers on regional history, lived experience, and long-standing community relationships, we are prioritizing partners who are rooted in and connected to Northern Michigan.
We are especially interested in working with consultants who understand the region’s communities, history, and civic landscape, and who bring local insight to their work.
Please note that travel and lodging expenses are not included in these project budgets. As a result, local or regionally based consultants are strongly preferred.
History & Legacy Research Consultant
The History & Legacy Research Consultant will provide the foundational research that informs anniversary storytelling across all campaign elements.
This role focuses on documenting institutional memory and synthesizing insights from five decades of work. Responsibilities include document-based research, coordinated stakeholder interview documentation, and development of thematic synthesis memos to guide narrative development.
This is a research and synthesis role, not publication-ready writing.
Freelance Writer
The Freelance Writer will translate research insights and strategic direction into clear, compelling written content for the anniversary campaign.
Videographer / Producer
The Videographer / Producer will create a short-form anniversary video that serves as the emotional anchor of the campaign.
This documentary-style piece will integrate stakeholder interviews, archival materials, and present-day footage to reflect Rotary Charities’ evolution over time. The video will be used across web, events, and anniversary communications.
The role includes planning, filming, editing, and delivery of the final video product.
How to Respond
Interested consultants are invited to review the relevant Scope of Work and submit a brief proposal via email as outlined in each document.
Responses are requested by March 13. Selected respondents will be invited to participate in follow-up conversations in late March.
We value collaboration, clarity, and shared purpose, and we look forward to partnering with individuals and teams who are excited to contribute to this milestone moment.
Contact Miriam Owsley with questions.