What We Do
Strategy, Communications and Organizing for Systemic Change
We integrate strategy, communications, mobilization, policy, and organizational development to ensure investments produce structural results.
Strategy
We provide expert strategic guidance to organizations, foundations, and coalitions seeking to drive systemic change. Our team helps clients define clear goals, identify leverage points, and develop data-driven approaches to maximize impact. By aligning vision with execution, we ensure that every initiative is positioned for long-term success.
- ▶Strategic planning and program design
- ▶Theory of change and leverage point analysis
- ▶Investment alignment and portfolio strategy
- ▶Data-informed planning and evaluation frameworks
- ▶Long-term roadmaps for systemic impact
“Teresa has a great ability to help groups figure out how to build power and get results. Whether at the local, state, or national level, Teresa brings a unique understanding of what it takes to help g...”
Ed Zuckerman, Donor Advisor, Former Senior Vice President
Communications
Effective messaging is critical to building power and influencing change. We craft compelling narratives, develop media strategies, and execute digital and traditional communication campaigns that engage stakeholders, shift public discourse, and inspire action. Our approach ensures that clients' messages resonate and drive measurable impact.
- ▶Narrative development grounded in shared values
- ▶Message testing and audience segmentation
- ▶Media strategy and thought leadership
- ▶Brand positioning for mission-driven organizations
- ▶Digital and traditional communication campaigns
“As an experienced national political operative and organizer who lives in rural America, Teresa brings a unique and much needed perspective to her work. Her passion, expertise and commitment to strate...”
Will Robinson & Matt Burgess,
Mobilization
Change happens when people take action. We design and implement grassroots and digital mobilization strategies to engage communities, expand networks, and build sustained momentum. Our expertise includes coalition-building, advocacy campaigns, voter engagement, and digital organizing to create lasting movements that drive real change.
- ▶Grassroots and digital engagement strategy
- ▶Coalition-building and advocacy campaigns
- ▶Voter engagement and GOTV programs
- ▶Data integration and organizing infrastructure
- ▶Campaign planning and implementation
“I've worked with Teresa for the past 17 years on everything from candidate campaigns and strategic messaging, to organizational planning and voter engagement methods. I trust Teresa because she is bot...”
Sarah Jaynes, Director
Organization
Building strong, sustainable organizations is key to long-term success. We provide organizational development support, leadership training, and capacity-building services to help mission-driven entities scale their impact. Our customized solutions strengthen internal structures, foster collaboration, and position organizations for growth.
- ▶Leadership coaching and pipeline development
- ▶Team development and performance systems
- ▶Governance and structural alignment
- ▶Program evaluation and organizational review
- ▶Capacity building for scaling impact
“Teresa excels at what I would call "deep" campaign work: helping groups really think differently about their constituencies, how to reach them, how to engage volunteers, how to get diverse constituenc...”
Margaret Hempel (retired), Former Executive Director
Policy
Systemic change requires smart, effective policy solutions. We provide policy analysis, legislative strategy, and advocacy support to advance progressive policies that create economic opportunity, strengthen democracy, and promote sustainability. Our work includes crafting policy proposals, conducting research, and engaging stakeholders to drive meaningful reform.
- ▶Legislative and regulatory strategy
- ▶Policy research and implementation planning
- ▶Coalition alignment for policy advocacy
- ▶Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
- ▶Policy proposal development
“I call Teresa whenever I start a new project because I know she has the experience, expertise, and insights to guide me. I've worked with her on polling, messaging, activist IDs, non-partisan voter pa...”
Carrie Clark, Executive Director
Trainings
Hands-on training for candidates, nonprofit leaders, and organizers. Teresa has trained and coached hundreds of leaders across the country.
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