Proposal Architect & Technical Writer Subject Matter Expert (SME)

AREA OF FOCUS DESCRIPTION

TECHNICAL

SYNTHESIS

Translate complex development concepts, real estate

pro-formas, and impact data into personalized

narrative proposals.

TEMPLATE

EVOLUTION

Update and "remix" signature initiative templates to

meet the specific technical requirements and "hot

buttons" of diverse funders.

THE "ONE VOICE"

Edit all external-facing documents to ensure a

consistent "Network Voice" reflecting the Foundation’s

strategy and CDC’s excellence.

DATA INTEGRATION

Collaborate with the internal Data Team to ensure all

claims are backed by verified proof points from our 6-

year history.

COLLABORATION

Work with the Packaging & Design Specialist to ensure

narrative and visual elements are perfectly

synchronized.

Black Cultural Zone CDC

Carolyn Johnson, CEO

[email protected]

www.blackculturalzone.org

RE: Proposal Architect & Technical Writer Subject Matter Expert (SME)

The Centers of Excellence Network Foundation is seeking an elite

Proposal Architect & Technical Writer (SME) to serve as the narrative

engine for our Strategic Collaboration Ecosystem. This role supports the

Black Cultural Zone CDC (our operational Strategic Management Services

hub) and its network of programmatic corporations in scaling a $2.0B+

community-led ecosystem.

The Foundation serves as the System Architect, providing strategic

oversight and fiduciary control, while the Black Cultural Zone CDC serves

as the operational backbone. This role is responsible for translating the

"Head" (technical data and financial models) and the "Soul" (community

trust and cultural legacy) into a unified, institutional-grade narrative.

We are moving from reactive grant-writing to Strategic Institutionalization

and Resource Expansion (SIRE). We require an SME who can synthesize

complex community development concepts into high-fidelity "Strategic

Funding Documents" that secure permanent community sovereignty.

Proven Impact: Immediate

access to 72 months of

successful grant metrics,

project pro-formas, and

community engagement data.

The Engine: A fully integrated

tech stack (Virtuous, ClickUp,

Momentum) containing

thousands of clean donor and

volunteer records.

The Vault: Signature initiative

templates and "Case for

Support" assets ready for

rapid remixing and

deployment.

Issued: Spring 2026

Deadline: Rolling Review

The Vision: Mobilizing two

billion dollars in capital to

anchor Black arts, culture,

and economics through a

high-fidelity governance

model.

The Blueprint: A strategic

geographic intervention (the

60x60 Block Plan) designed to

ensure permanent, non-

displaceable community

power.

The Governance: The

Foundation (System

Architect) provides fiduciary

oversight for specialized

subsidiaries in Real Estate,

Land Stewardship, and

Culture.

East Oakland, California

"Deep Roots. Bright Future."

60×60 Block Plan · Liberation Park · East Oakland

RFP Document · Spring 2026

The selected SME will act as the "Production Lead" for all narrative assets:

Tech Stack: Proficiency required in Google Workspace, ClickUp, and Smartsheets.

Strategic Inputs: You will receive "Strategic Intelligence Briefs" from Relationship SMEs (Hunters) and

"Blueprints" from the CEO.

Data Lake: Full access to 6 years of historical grant success data, impact metrics, and our library of

signature initiative templates.

Strategic Collaboration Ecosystem RFP Series | Centers of Excellence Network Foundation | Proprietary & Confidential