The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) is soliciting proposals for three different CEDAM projects and initiatives: Real Estate Development Boot Camp Curriculum Development; Assessing Nonprofit Capacity Needs in Michigan; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring Training. More information about each RFP is outlined below.

Real Estate Development Boot Camp Curriculum Development

CEDAM has hosted its signature Real Estate Development Boot Camp training for more than 20 years. The goal of this training is to equip community development practitioners and other stakeholders with the tools needed to successfully develop affordable housing in Michigan. While the training has taken various forms, CEDAM, as well as our funders and other stakeholders, have identified the need to expand the scope of the training to better meet the needs of our members and our communities. We are soliciting proposals from firms or independent contractors qualified to provide curriculum development technical assistance and support for CEDAM’s Real Estate Development training. 

Please contact Emily Reyst with any questions. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring Training

CEDAM’s AmeriCorps members and community development fellows serve at CEDAM member organizations across the state. We are seeking a consultant to create and facilitate a training curriculum that will increase the inclusivity of our host sites’ hiring and onboarding process. 

Please contact Sarah Teater with any questions. 

Assessing Nonprofit Capacity Needs in Michigan

Through a combination of survey tools and conversations with members, CEDAM seeks to maintain a detailed, holistic understanding of the latest trends and capacity needs of organizations in the CED field. We are seeking proposals from firms or independent contractors to assist with the creation and implementation of of data collection practices and analysis.

Please contact Shawn Hunter with any questions.