Specifications include, but are not limited to: The YMCA of Northern Utah and Ogden City are requesting proposals from candidates for Capital Campaign Feasibility Study services. Proposals are for the purpose of investigating the various methods of fundraising, and feasibility to build a YMCA facility community center in the Ogden City, Weber County area in the state of Utah through a public‐private partnership between the YMCA of Northern Utah and Ogden City. The feasibility study is the consultant’s primary deliverable and should address the following areas: Testing of basic planning assumptions with potential donors. How do potential donors view the YMCA of Northern Utah, and do they see our goal of building the community family center important enough to place on their priority giving list. Expansion of prospect list. Develop a prospective donor list to include a balance of lead donors, major donors, private foundations and potentially direct mail public solicitations. Determine potential campaign support. By assessing prospective donors and evaluating solicitation capabilities of Board members, key volunteers and key staff, determine a realistic goal. Understanding and analysis of a public/private partnership. The YMCA is partnering with Ogden City for this project. We would like advice and consultation on the following items specific to a capital campaign in a public‐private partnership: o Best practices for capital campaign when combined with public money. o Advise on strategies of what comes first – public $ level or fundraising $ level. o Communication plan to donors with public money. o Ownership structure of facility with combined public‐private resources. o Provide an analysis of how this effects the campaign. o Timeline for capital campaign combined with public financing. o Research and feasibility of public financing. Identify other potential campaign leadership volunteers. Interview potential volunteers to determine their individual solicitation capability. Provide and explain Key assets the organization has that will contribute to success, deficits the organization has that will provide challenges, internal and external advantages/assets and obstacles/challenges that will impact success. And strategies on how to maximize assets and mitigate deficits. Set a realistic campaign goal. Determine campaign strategies. Identify strengths and weaknesses with respect to attaining campaign goal. Propose strategies for implementation. Develop a plan for soliciting individuals. Using information gained through confidential interviews between consultant and donor prospects, design a step‐by‐step strategy for engaging individuals and businesses, and securing generous priority gifts. Prepare a written fundraising campaign plan. Utilizing all information gathered through a variety of methods including those listed above, compile a comprehensive and detailed recommendation for meeting the campaign goal, along with estimate of cost.