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Request For Proposals: Event Coordinator
Download: Request For Proposals: Event Coordinator
About the Rhode Island Food Policy Council
The Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) is an independent statewide network established in 2011 with a mission to promote a more equitable, accessible, economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable food system. RIFPC is the only food policy council in Rhode Island. We convene, educate, and foster community-based advocacy that drives good food policy forward in order to achieve a just and resilient food system for all Rhode Islanders. We coordinate a statewide network of stakeholders representing all stages of the food chain – production, harvesting, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste management who catalyze high-impact partnerships, projects, and programs that address systemic and structural inequities. Our work centers equity and supports civic engagement, a critical component of a healthy democracy.
We operate with a small, all-hands-on-deck, collaborative professional staff, a broad network of engaged and diverse council members, and hundreds of stakeholders from across the Ocean State. More information about RIFPC can be found at www.rifoodcouncil.org.
Scope of Work
RIFPC seeks proposals up to $10,000 for event planning and execution of four events that are central to the Council’s annual advocacy and coalition building efforts:
- RIFPC Policy Retreat
- September 8, 2025 10am-5pm
- Location, caterer and guest list have been identified
- RSVP/registration form has been developed
- Invitation will be sent prior to start of contract
- 65-80 anticipated attendees
- Audience: RIFPC’s broad network of food system advocates across Rhode Island
- Purpose: Convene RIFPC’s network to develop the Council’s legislative priorities for the 2026 RI State Legislative Session
- Annual Farm Visit for Legislators
- October 14, 2025, approximately 4pm-6pm
- Location has been identified
- 50 anticipated attendees
- Audience: State Representatives and State Senators, RIFPC board, select Network members
- Purpose: To introduce and familiarize RI state legislators with the Council’s 2026 legislative priorities
- RIFPC Network Retreat
- January 2026, date TBD
- Location TBD
- 65-80 anticipated attendees
- Audience: RIFPC Work Group members and broader network membership
- Purpose: To build community among network members and reinforce our shared commitment to and work towards a just and resilient Rhode Island food system
- Good Food Policy Day
- Late March date TBD
- Location: RI State House
- 50 anticipated attendees
- Audience: RI State legislators
- Purpose: To engage legislators and network members in advocating for the Council’s 2026 legislative priorities
For each event, the selected contractor will work closely with RIFPC’s Associate Director for Network and other RIFPC staff to:
- Identify and reserve appropriate event space
- Coordinate with space owner in lead-up to the event
- Develop and execute food/refreshment plan
- Coordinate caterer, food delivery, etc in lead-up to and during the event
- Develop and manage guest lists
- Develop and manage RSVP/registration forms
- Develop communication/outreach/invitation plan and schedule
- Carry out targeted outreach to engage elected officials, state agency representatives and other VIPs
- Identify needed materials and supplies and coordinate supplies on day of event
- With RIFPC staff, develop event script/run of show
- Develop check-in system and staff check-in table day of event
- Partner with RIFPC staff on day-of event management and execution
- Develop and execute follow-up tasks, e.g. event close-out, organization of materials and supplies, participating in event debrief and evaluation, organizing “thank you” list, development of “lessons learned”
Additionally, the contractor will organize existing online RIFPC tools and documents, and by February, 2026 produce a document to function as Standard Operating Procedures/Instruction manual for future Council event planning.
Scope of work and/or contract length may be expanded if additional funds become available to RIFPC.
Requirements:
- Highly organized with experience leading relevant project or event management
- Fluency in Google workspace tools is necessary
- Familiarity with Basecamp is a plus
Proposals will be evaluated based on quality of the following required elements:
- Demonstration/description of relevant project and/or event management experience
- Demonstrated capacity to organize and execute projects of similar scale
- Anticipated schedule, work flow and time dedication for the period of August 17, 2025- April 17, 2026
- Detailed budget description, exclusive of rental costs, materials, supplies, food and other event expenses to be incurred by RIFPC directly
Submit proposals by August 8th, 2025 via email to:
Rachel Newman Greene
Associate Director for Network
Rhode Island Food Policy Council
Rachel@rifoodcouncil.org
Please use subject line: Event Planning Proposal – [your name]
Please reach out to the above contact with any questions about scope, schedule or budget
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Fundraising Research Intern
Download: Fundraising Research Intern Job Description (PDF)
ABOUT RIFPC
The Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) is an independent statewide network with a mission to promote a more equitable, accessible, economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable food system. We cultivate partnerships, develop and implement high-impact projects, and advocate for good food policy. We center equity in our work, which touches all parts of the food chain – production, harvesting, processing, distribution, consumption/access, and waste management. We operate with a collaborative professional staff, over 200 engaged and diverse council members, and hundreds more stakeholders from across the Ocean State. More information about RIFPC can be found at www.rifoodcouncil.org.
The RI Food Policy Council seeks a part-time paid Fundraising Research Intern. The primary objective of the person in this role is to help secure financial support for the RIFPC. Fundraising is essential to RIFPC’s ability to continue the projects, programs and initiatives that support our mission. This intern will be a key player in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization.
The ideal candidate for this position will be:
- Interested in how funders and nonprofits can help each other succeed. Someone who wants to dive into learning how funder goals and programmatic priorities can be matched to nonprofit missions and visions and understand how philanthropy works to support mission-driven outcomes and impacts.
- An accountable teammate. Someone who manages time well, is highly organized, and can be counted on to work either independently or cooperatively. A helpful-in-nature person who enjoys “owning” projects, but understands the importance of checking in and being responsive to the team.
- An organized and creative thinker. Someone who is comfortable scanning large amounts of prospective funder information on individual and aggregate websites, matching it against the work laid out in RIFPC’s strategic plan, and concisely summarizing potential matches verbally and in spreadsheet format.
The intern reports directly to the Executive Director. They research potential funders, review past RIFPC proposals, and manage funder data. They may be invited to help craft proposals and develop fundraising materials depending on interest and skills. The intern attends weekly virtual and monthly in-person staff meetings, and communicates with the Board of Directors Fundraising Committee and interested Council members as requested.
This is a part-time position working 10-15 hours per week at $17.50 per hour. Most work will be conducted remotely and some hours are flexible. There will be virtual meetings during the week, including weekly interaction with the Executive Director. In-person meetings and events may occur at a rate of 1-2 per month. The start date is flexible, initiating in early September 2025 and continuing through mid-December 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research prospective funders using individual website and aggregate platform resources
- Analyze findings using materials from the RIFPC 2025-2027 Strategic Plan including objectives and activities
- Document findings clearly using existing spreadsheet and narrative forms
REQUIREMENTS
- Research experience, including internet searches, document analysis, and interviews
- Interest in strategic development, fundraising, and grant writing
- Comfort working and communicating with a broad range of demographically, experientially, and cognitively diverse people
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent active listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience using Google Drive, Excel, MS Office Suite, Zoom, Basecamp, and other common professional platforms/programs
- High school diploma/GED, some college coursework preferred
- At least 17 years of age
- A US Citizen, U.S. National, or Permanent Resident
- Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History Background Check
Please note: We encourage applications from individuals who believe they possess the key competencies and can demonstrate ability to execute the responsibilities, even if they do not have every listed qualification/skill.
Applicants please send a cover letter and resume to isaac@rifoodcouncil.org with “Fundraising Research Intern” in the subject line.