Request for Proposals - Online Learning Content Development

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Resilience Online Learning Content Development

About BGC Canada

For more than 125 years, BGC Canada has created opportunities for millions of children and youth. As Canada’s largest child- and youth-serving charitable and community services organization, our Clubs welcome young people and their families at 655 locations nationwide. In communities of all sizes, including rural and Indigenous communities, trained staff and volunteers deliver intentional programs and services that respond to local needs and help young people become lifelong learners, sustain their wellbeing, build positive relationships, and grow as inspired leaders. Opportunity Changes Everything.

Our Mission: To provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.

Our Vision: All children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful, and active participants in society.

Our Values: Belonging; respect; encouragement and support; working together; and speaking out.

Our Model for Success (Theory of Change)

Three Common Features of the Club Experience

• Place of Belonging: Clubs create physical, emotional, and social environments that promote security and acceptance.
• Life-Changing Opportunities: Clubs provide enriching programs and experiences where children and youth try new things, discover their interests, and develop new skills.
• Authentic Connections: Club staff foster strong, meaningful relationships grounded in connection, care, and support, helping children and youth build confidence, character, and capacity.

Four Key Outcomes

• Lifelong Learners: Club members develop enduring habits of curiosity and are better prepared for the future.
• Sustained Wellbeing: Club members are healthy, active, and balanced, using self-care strategies that support their wellbeing.
• Positive Relationships: Club members build healthy connections with themselves and others and have people in their lives who care about them.
• Inspired Leaders: Club members develop confidence and the skills to lead themselves and positively influence others.

Project Overview

Goal

BGC Canada is seeking a consultant/writer to develop a self-directed online training course content on BGC Canada’s resilience approach for Club program staff across Canada. The training will help staff understand the resilience and confidently apply its content to support young people.

Scope of Work and Deliverables

The successful consultant will work with BGC Canada and its learning management system partners to develop an engaging online learning experience for Club staff who work directly with youth. The work will draw on existing BGC Canada content and may include new content developed by the consultant.

• Review existing BGC Canada resilience content as the basis for new, self-directed learning content.
• Develop self-directed, online training content on resilience, including practical resources and interactive learning activities using BGC Canada’s content.
• Prepare all training materials in accordance with BGC Canada brand guidelines.
• Develop self-directed learning content for delivery through the MyBGCU Learning Management System, in collaboration with BGC Canada’s LMS development partners.
• Ensure all final materials are available in English and French. Translation costs must be included in the proposed budget.
• Provide editable source files and final production-ready materials. Canva is preferred.
• Participate in BGC Canada’s review and feedback process and revise drafts as required before final approval.
• Acknowledge that BGC Canada will own the copyright in all materials created specifically for this project, with appropriate recognition of the consultant and research citations.

Project Management and Internal Liaison

• Primary contact: Yannick Hebert, Senior Manager, Programs.
• The consultant or writer will meet with and provide updates to the BGC Canada team at least every two weeks.
• Draft content and project resources will be shared throughout the engagement for review and feedback.
• Existing BGC Canada content will be provided after the agreement is signed.

Timeline and Budget

Timeline

Budget

The project is expected to begin in November 2026. All work must be completed and submitted to BGC Canada by February 1, 2027.

Up to $40,000, inclusive of all applicable taxes and project costs.

Qualifications

BGC Canada welcomes proposals from individuals or organizations with multidisciplinary expertise, including:

• Relevant education, credentials, or professional experience in teaching, adult education, instructional design, or online learning.
• Demonstrated experience developing engaging, experiential learning for staff or adult learners.
• Experience designing and facilitating learning in online environments, with knowledge of current practices and trends.
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector, preferably within a federated model.
• Familiarity with BGC Clubs and alignment with BGC Canada’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Proposal Requirements

Proposals must include:

• The proposed project team and the role of each team member.
• Relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and examples of comparable work.
• A description of the values, theories, or frameworks that guide your practice.
• Your approach to developing French-language content, whether through internal capacity or an external translation provider. All associated costs must be included in the proposal.
• Your approach to project management, collaboration, review, and quality assurance.
• A draft work plan, schedule, and detailed budget.

Selection Process

Proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee using the following weighted criteria:

Evaluation criterion

Weight

Overall impression

10%

Understanding of the need

30%

Experience and expertise

30%

Proposed approach

20%

Budget and value

10%

Submission Instructions

Submit proposals by November 6, 2026, to:

Yannick Hebert, Senior Manager, Programs [email protected]

• Questions regarding the RFP will be answered via email only.
• Only applicants or organizations selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.
• Two references may be requested following the interview.