Issue date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Response deadline: September 5, 2025
Contact: Shannon W. Hartman
Description
The Interactivity Foundation (IF) is seeking proposals from qualified platform provider to design and deliver a Learning Management System (LMS) that supports our expanding educational and civic engagement programs. IF is a nonpartisan, non-advocacy nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening democracy through discussion. The LMS will serve as a central platform for delivering accessible, scalable, and interactive training to educators, civic practitioners, and community leaders.
Project Goals
The LMS will be used to:
- Host asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences.
- Deliver certification-based training programs.
- Support a Train-the-Trainer model.
- Track user progress, engagement, and outcomes.
- Provide an engaging, user-friendly interface for diverse learners.
- Anchor and support a vibrant community of practice for facilitators, educators, and learners to connect, share resources, and grow together.
Scope of Work
The selected provider will deliver:
- LMS platform setup and configuration.
- Integration with the Interactivity Foundation’s website, CRM, Zoom, and other necessary tools.
- Incorporation of IF’s style guide/branding and white labeling.
- Role-based access for administrators, instructors, and learners.
- Course creation tools (video, quizzes, downloadable materials, forums, etc.).
- Support for cohort-based and self-paced models.
- Reporting and analytics.
- Technical support and training for staff.
- Option for regular system maintenance and updates.
- SCORM/xAPI compliance.
- Mobile accessibility or app.
- AI-powered features for learning recommendations or feedback.
Proposal Requirements
Please include the following in your proposal:
- Company/Vendor Overview – Background, mission, and relevant experience with nonprofits.
- Project Approach – Implementation plan, timeline, and methodology.
- Technical Description – Hosting environment, security protocols, compliance standards.
- Functionality Overview – Description of key features and user experience.
- Training and Support – Onboarding process, documentation, and customer service.
- Pricing Structure – Breakdown of one-time and recurring costs (licensing, implementation, support).
- Samples of Work & References – At least two similar clients (preferably nonprofit organizations).
Submission Instructions
Submit proposals electronically (PDF preferred) to:
Subject Line: LMS Proposal – [Your Name or Company]
We look forward to reviewing your proposal and partnering to create an impactful learning ecosystem that supports the Interactivity Foundation’s mission to strengthen democracy through discussion.
