Opportunity
Delaware My Market Place #DSU260816-CAMPAIGNCO
Comprehensive Campaign Consulting Services for Delaware State University Fundraising Initiatives
Posted
August 11, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
DSU260816-CAMPAIGNCO
NAICS
541611
Delaware State University (DSU) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive campaign consulting services to support its major fundraising initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Delaware State University (DSU) Office of Procurement, Purchasing, Contracts and Data Administration - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified consulting firms with relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive Campaign Consulting Services - Strategic campaign counsel and implementation support for DSU's fundraising campaigns, including the Athletic Transformation Campaign and University Comprehensive Campaign - Services include: - Campaign strategy and planning - Governance and leadership development - Communications, branding, and impact storytelling - Campaign operations and executive advisory - Advancement capacity building - Major gift strategies, campaign readiness, and donor engagement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on experience with HBCUs, public universities, and campaigns exceeding $50 million - Consultant must mobilize immediately upon contract execution and deliver phased support within 30, 60, and 90 days - Strict electronic submission guidelines (single PDF, max 5MB, specific email subject format) - Encouragement of participation from Minority, Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises - No bid bond required - Funded with non-State funds
Description
Delaware State University is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive campaign consulting services. The contract term is three years with an option to renew for two additional one-year extensions or a five-year contract. Responses must be submitted electronically by September 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of following submission instructions and notes that the RFP will use non-State funds.