The Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec, located in Westmount, Quebec, invites applications from qualified consultants to support the development of a 3-year strategic plan for the period 2026–2029.
Organization Overview
Founded in 1987, the Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec (also known as the Association des éditeurs de langue anglaise du Québec or AELAQ) is a non-profit organization that supports the English-language book industry in Quebec. We represent a dynamic community of 26 members, including publishers of academic and historical books, fiction, narrative, poetry, graphic novels and comics, non-fiction and children’s literature.
We support and promote our members through a variety of initiatives and projects, including professional development seminars, advocacy, the Montreal Review of Books (mRb) literary magazine and an annual book fair. We are a regional affiliate of the Association of Canadian Publishers, a national network of associations that support and advocate on behalf of independent Canadian publishers.
Project Overview
The selected consultant will work in close collaboration with the Board and the Executive Director. The goal is to assist the board in developing a three-year strategic plan.
Key Steps
- Community consultation session
- Collaboration towards an initial strategic planning session with the Strategic Planning Committee, Executive Director and selected consultant
- Development of an immediate timeline to be rigorously followed
- Development of strategies to support the association’s goals and priorities to meet its mission and develop a sustainable and flexible vision
- Identification of procedures and next steps
Budget
We have a budget of up to $16,500 to allocate towards this mandate, including taxes.
Timeline
Due to grant funding requirements, this mandate must begin between January 1st and March 31, 2025. While the full extent of the strategic planning process can extend beyond March 31, 2025, it should be invoiced before this date. Ideally, the strategic plan would be complete in time to present at our 2025 AGM, to take place in late May or June 2025. Please submit your proposal by December 6, 2024.
Proposal Requirements
Please include the following in your proposal response:
- Overview of your company
- List of facilitation skills and experience working with boards of directors, staff, and community
- Overview of related experience in guiding strategic planning exercises with non-profit organizations
- Perceived fit with AELAQ
- Familiarity with the Canadian and Quebec independent publishing field an asset
- Overview of how you will meet our objectives
- Scope of your work
- Pricing Proposal terms & conditions (if any)
- Qualified references
Please send your proposal and any questions about this RFP to Rebecca West, Executive Director: admin@aelaq.org by December 6, 2024.
We look forward to receiving your proposal!
Rebecca West
Executive Director
Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec