Request for Proposals: Volunteer Management Services Delivered to the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

Questions related to this RFP were due by February 20, 2026, at 5pm. Responses to questions can be found here. 

Proposals must be submitted by March 11, 2026, at 5pm, with all required components and documentation to marathon.contracts@phila.gov with a cc: to cityfundRFP@phila.gov. 

The Philadelphia City Fund and the City of Philadelphia seek proposals from qualified applicants to provide Volunteer Management services for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. The Volunteer Manager will be responsible for the full lifecycle of volunteer engagement, including recruitment, placement, training, communication, and on-site management. This role ensures all volunteer positions are fully staffed, well-trained, supported, and aligned with event operations and safety standards. Expectations are outlined in full in the RFP.

The RFP linked below was edited on February 24, 2026, to correct a word choice error in Part III. The phrasing has been corrected in red text.