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.
Stages & Dates
Proposal Deadline:
Award Notification:
Contract Start Date:
Friday, August 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
Week of August 25, 2025
Week of September 7, 2025
Email Inquiries to Search Coordinator, Katie Napolitano
Email: katie@sharedhorizon.co
Please review the full RFP for proposal submission requirements.
🛑 No phone calls, please.
To prepare a strong, informed proposal, applicants are encouraged to review the following background documents (available at frederick12to24.org):
While not required, these materials offer key insights into the Collaborative’s history, values, and goals.
