Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #274-PR2026-Partnership
Raleigh Parks seeks nonprofit fundraising and community-engagement partner
Posted
October 22, 2026
Respond By
November 03, 2026
Identifier
274-PR2026-Partnership
NAICS
813219, 813312, 541613, 541820
The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more nonprofit partners to support Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources initiatives through fundraising, conservation, and community engagement. - Government buyer: City of Raleigh, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. - Requested services: Ongoing philanthropic partnership, including developing relationships and securing grants, monetary donations, and in-kind contributions from individuals, grantors, businesses, and corporate groups. - Help reduce participation-fee barriers, particularly for vulnerable communities. - Support Raleigh community groups, businesses, and residents seeking donations or in-kind help for park, program, and facility improvements; provide fiscal support for existing and planned programming. - Advance ecological conservation, health and wellness, environmental resilience, and community cohesion; increase volunteer participation and connections to local friends groups. - Maintain a website and social media presence, amplify PRCR messaging, and develop and distribute support materials. - OEMs and vendors: No specific manufacturers, vendors, or nonprofit partners are named. - Products and quantities: No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified.
Description
The City of Raleigh seeks proposals from one or more firms to provide a philanthropic partnership with its Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department. Services will facilitate or lead ongoing fundraising, conservation, and community health-related initiatives. Potential activities include reducing fee barriers for programs and camps, obtaining grants for children, teens, and seniors, serving as fiscal agents for projects, supporting community and friends’ groups, and conducting community outreach. The detailed scope of services is in Section 4 of the RFP.