Respect Together, through our divisions in the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), serves as the principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence in the United States. It works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.
Respect Together must collect training and technical assistance data to provide to our funders, analyze this data to track trends and as a mark for how well we are meeting our constitutes’ needs. We also use this software to host discussions and resource sharing with our constitutes. At this time, we are looking to work with a database company to help us maintain our training and technical assistance for at least three years, starting June 16, 2026.
Proposals Should Include the Following Information:
- Applicant name and/or agency and contact information.
- Overview of your database system and software.
- Description of relevant expertise and experience.
- List of customers with a similar profile to Respect Together.
- Outline the time frame needed to complete data migration and the estimated cost of training staff on how to use your software.
- Two references related to previous projects completed.
Respect Together is committed to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness. One of our strategic goals is to become an organization that advances opportunities for all. Included in this commitment is an interest in supporting and developing partnerships with minority-owned businesses or businesses that demonstrate measurable outcomes related to their commitment to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness.
We define inclusivity broadly to encompass the full spectrum of humanity, considering demographics such as race/ethnicity; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) status; gender identity; and disabilities, among others.
Justice is promoting impartiality and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources by institutions or systems. Addressing justice issues requires an understanding of the underlying or root causes of outcome disparities within our society.
Connectedness is the degree to which individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making processes within an organization or group.
As such, please respond to the following questions:
- Describe your existing programs and procedures designed to encourage and foster inclusivity, justice, and connectedness.
Selection Process:
Respect Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Respect Together’s selection process provides equal opportunities and consideration to all qualified proposal applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. Consultants will be considered based on a variety of factors including:
- Demonstration of consultant’s commitment to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness;
- Prior relevant projects or experience with firms of similar size and complexity;
- Knowledge and expertise of individuals that will work the projects;
- A proven track record of providing quality work on time;
- Ability to provide work within the scope on budget; and
For further reference please see our organizational statement on our commitment to advancing opportunities for all.
Please respond to this request with a proposal by April 30th, 2026 by emailing kvierthaler@nsvrc-respecttogether.org