Announcing One Spirit Learning Alliance Request For Proposals Process
Now that we have successfully met the goal of funding necessary to support student completion in this fiscal year, we are ready to address the next hurdle/opportunity– raising the funds needed to plan for One Spirit’s future. As we seek this funding we would like to invite you, the OSLA community, to share your ideas, creativity, and proposals to inform the future of OSLA. Toward this end, we have structured a proposal review process that we hope will foster innovation and make more sustainable the business models that accompany our already existing programs.
We understand that sharing ideas is a deeply personal and creative act, and we are committed to creating a process that values and honors your contributions. To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully—and to make the best use of your insights—we will be seeking funds to support a market analysis. This analysis will help ensure that the ideas we move forward with are not only visionary but also informed by and responsive to real-world needs and opportunities.
By combining your creativity with data-driven insights, we can collectively envision a future for One Spirit that is bold, relevant, and impactful
What We’re Looking For
We have always aimed to support interspiritual discovery, and personal transformation, and provide professional growth through a wide range of offerings. From programs that address grief and loneliness to leadership development and certificates like Seminary and Counseling and Companioning, we have cultivated a legacy of learning and spiritual connection.
Now, we are looking to expand our horizons to meet the needs of today’s healers, change agents, and spiritual practitioners. We invite proposals that:
Build upon and enhance our existing programs.
Introduce innovative offerings aligned with our mission.
Explore new structures or business models to increase relevance, impact, and sustainability.
Areas of Exploration/Categories of Interest
While we are open to your unique insights, here are some categories we’ve been considering:
Seminary
Spiritual Discovery Programs
Professional Development for Care Providers
Counselors
MSWs
Nurses and other healthcare workers
Chaplains
Spiritual practitioners
Conscious Leadership
One Spirit Events (community gatherings, workshops, series)
One Spirit Media Presence (e.g., podcasts, online campaigns)
Marketing and Promotions
Partnerships
Merchandising
Fundraising
Emerging Concepts (novel ideas or unconsidered possibilities)
Submission Guidelines
Through this structured process, we aim to honor creativity while ensuring clear, actionable pathways for implementation. To that end, we ask that all submissions include the following elements:
Contact Information:
Name(s):
Email:
Phone Number:One Spirit Affiliations:
Category: Indicate the specific area your proposal addresses. Example: Innovation, Marketing and Promotion, Community Development, Education, etc.]
Project Details: Provide a detailed overview of your idea. Please explain the problem or opportunity you are addressing, why it is important, and what makes your idea unique.
Goals and Objectives: Define what you aim to achieve.[Clearly define what you aim to achieve. Be specific and include measurable goals, if possible. For example, "Increase community engagement by 25% within 12 months."
Scope: Specify the boundaries and focus of your project. What will the project include, and what will it exclude? Who is the target audience? Where will it take place?
Desired Outcomes: Describe the impact or results you envision.
Necessary Resources: List the support, materials, or funding required to implement your proposal successfully. This can include personnel, facilities, partnerships, or specific equipment.
Timeline: Include milestones, dates, and deadlines. For example:
Month 1: Project planning and resource acquisition
Month 2–3: Implementation phase
Month 4: Mid-project evaluation and adjustments
Month 6: Project completion and final report
Budget: Provide a clear financial outline. Provide a detailed financial outline. Include an itemized list of expenses, funding sources (if applicable), and the total budget required. For example:
Personnel: $10,000
Equipment: $5,000
Miscellaneous: $2,000
Total Budget: $17,000
Month 6: Project completion and final report
Please submit all proposals to CEO@1spirit.org. Proposals should be in .docx or.pdf files.
A Shared Vision
One Spirit has always been more than a learning organization—it is a community rooted in the interconnectedness of life and a shared responsibility to nurture it. As we look to the future, we want to amplify these values with your voices.
Review Process and Timeline
The proposal review process officially launches on January 15, 2025, and submissions must be received by March 1, 2025. The goal is to have a finalized plan by June 30, 2025, and to achieve this, the review process will be thorough and deliberate.
Given that this proposal review process will inform and possibly determine the future direction of One Spirit, the Board of Directors, as fiduciary stewards of our mission, will play a major role in reviewing the proposals. Alongside input from community members, the Board will evaluate submissions to ensure alignment with One Spirit’s values, mission, and strategic priorities.
We eagerly await your ideas and the possibility of bringing them to life together. Let’s co-create the next chapter of One Spirit—one that continues to inspire, transform, and serve the world.
