Strategic Leader for Frederick's 12-to-24 Collaborative
The 12-to-24 Collaborative invites proposals from qualified consultants to serve as its Collaborative Director. This consultant will guide a nationally significant, youth-centered initiative dedicated to improving outcomes for young people across Frederick County, Maryland.
This high-engagement role blends program strategy, coalition facilitation, data stewardship, youth engagement, fundraising, administration, and public advocacy. The Director will act as the “backbone” of the Collaborative—building consensus, coordinating stakeholders, managing cross-sector infrastructure, and serving as a trusted spokesperson for collective goals.
Applicants should have deep knowledge of Frederick County, experience working across nonprofits and public systems, and a track record in systems change, youth engagement, and fundraising.
This is a deliverables-based, time-limited consulting role (not a salaried position) expected to average 35–40 hours/week. Please review the full RFP for remuneration details.
Download the full RFP, here.
Submission Instructions: Proposals will be accepted until Friday, August 1st, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET, with proposal subject line: “[Last Name, First Initial]- 12-to-24 Collaborative Director Proposal.”
Include in your submission packet the following items:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Hourly Billing Rate
- Two Work Samples demonstrating administrative ability (e.g., project plan, SOP, internal memo, meeting notes, budget tracker, etc.)
- Three Professional References
Submit inquiries, questions, and proposals by email to: Search Coordinator, Katie Napolitano, katie@sharedhorizon.com
No phone calls, please.