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Where Your Expertise Meets Opportunity for Impact

Provider Previews are your new way to express interest in Catalyst Exchange projects before submitting a full proposal, giving you earlier visibility and clearer signals of where your expertise aligns.

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Introducing a Smarter Matching Experience

Organizations can now review and select providers before projects open to the full network. This step gives both sides earlier structure and clarity.

As a provider, this means you can:

See where organization interest exists early on in the project matching process

Focus on opportunities that align with your expertise

Spend less time on proposals that may not be the right fit

Get a faster, clearer signal of where you’re being actively considered

How it Works

Think of the Provider Preview as your “entry point” to each opportunity!

Step 1_ Get Notified

Step 1: Get Notified

When a project aligns with your expertise, you’ll receive an email invitation to express interest.

Step 2_ Submit Your Preview

Step 2: Submit Your Preview

Share a short, focused introduction highlighting your relevant experience and approach.

Step 3_ Organizations Review

Step 3: Organizations Review

Using previews, they identify which providers best align with their project goals.

Step 4_ Receive an Invitation (if selected)

Step 4: Receive an Invitation (if selected)

If you’re invited to submit a proposal, you’ll know early and you’ll receive guaranteed feedback later in the process.

Why it Matters

Provider Previews help you:

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Stand Out Early

Make a strong first impression before the full proposal phase
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Showcase Strengths

Showcase your strengths in a concise, strategic way
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Align Sooner

Align with organizations earlier when decisions are taking shape
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Target Efforts

Focus your efforts where your expertise is most valued

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I update or submit my Provider Preview?

You’ll receive an email invitation for each project opportunity. From there, you can access your Provider Preview and make updates directly.

Will all projects include Provider Previews?

Yes. This is now the standard part of our matching process. Some projects may skip this step, but most will include it as the first phase before full proposals.

What happens if I’m not invited to submit a proposal?

You’ll receive an email letting you know. You can still choose to submit a proposal later when the project opens to the full network, just note that the organization may already have identified preferred providers.

How are invited proposals different?

The proposal content remains the same. The difference is in feedback. Your project dashboard will show what to expect:

  • Invited proposals = full feedback guaranteed
  • Non-invited proposals = feedback optional
How might this change my approach?

Use Previews to focus where you’re most aligned. You’ll spend less time crafting proposals for mismatched projects and more time engaging where there’s a clear potential fit.

How can I make my Preview stand out?
  • Write focused, relevant summaries
  • Tailor your experience to the project
  • Present your expertise confidently
What do the system messages mean?

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What it means

“You were invited to submit a proposal…”

You’re invited — full feedback guaranteed.

“You were not invited…”

You can still apply, but feedback may not be required.

“This project requires feedback on all proposals.”

Everyone will receive feedback.
When will I get more guidance?

We’ll continue sharing updates and best practices as more projects use this process. Our goal is to help you navigate this change smoothly and confidently.

Ready to showcase your expertise?

Your Provider Preview is your new introduction to Catalyst Exchange project opportunities.

Log in to update and watch for upcoming project invitations!