NAVIGATE COMPLEX PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY LANDSCAPES WITH EXPERT GUIDANC
From City Hall to the halls of Congress, engaging with elected officials, policymakers, and regulators can be daunting and intimidating if you don’t know where to go, who to talk to, or how it all functions.
Castle’s advocacy practice leverages our team’s decades of experience working in and with government to help you engage with and impact relevant decision-makers, elected and appointed officials, regulators, and other stakeholders to ensure you shape public policy and are at the center of the conversation.
- Issue development
- Issue management
- Issue advocacy
- Government relations
- Regulatory, grant, and procurement guidance
- Event development
COMPREHENSIVE ADVOCACY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SERVICES
Our comprehensive advocacy practice empowers organizations to effectively engage with decision-makers and shape public policy outcomes. Through strategic advocacy, relationship building, and deep policy expertise, we partner with you to navigate and engage with relevant decision-makers across different levels of government to help you move the needle and shape public policy.
Our government relations services include:
- Issue Development & Management
- Strategic policy analysis and position development
- Message framework creation and narrative building
- Crisis preparedness and response
- Reputation management and stakeholder engagement
- Government Relations
- Direct advocacy with legislators and regulators
- Coalition building and partnership development
- Legislative and regulatory monitoring
- Strategic relationship cultivation
- Advocacy & Policy Shaping
- Campaign strategy and execution
- Grassroots mobilization
- Public testimony and hearing preparation
- Speech writing
- Policy research
- Strategic communications and media relations
- Strategic Event Development
- Press conference, visibility, and event development and management
- Policy roundtables and forums
- Legislative briefings
- Stakeholder summits
- Coalition meetings
- Regulatory & Grant Navigation
- Compliance guidance and monitoring
- Grant opportunity identification
- Proposal development support
- Procurement process navigation
OUR APPROACH TO POLICY ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS GUIDANCE
We partner closely with clients to:
- Identify key policy priorities and challenges
- Map relevant stakeholders and decision-makers
- Develop targeted engagement strategies
- Build sustainable relationships with officials and influencers
- Create compelling advocacy narratives
- Execute integrated influence campaigns
- Measure and optimize outcomes
We empower your team by educating and capability building around:
- Advocacy best practices
- Government engagement training
- Materials templates and content creation toolkits
- Coalition management guidance
- Crisis simulation exercises
- Legislative process education
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT OUR PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SERVICES
For nearly 30 years, The Castle Group has been a pillar of Boston, lifting up the stories that highlight the work of our people and communities, our local businesses and organizations. Without The Castle Group’s expertise, so many of our community’s stories—like the one behind The Embrace—would not get the regional and national attention that they deserve. That’s why I’m so grateful for Sandy Lish, Wendy Spivak, and the entire Castle team for all of the work they do to highlight everything that makes Boston a city for everyone. We’re so grateful for everything The Castle Group has helped us accomplish so far, and we’re looking forward to our continued partnership. Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston
THE LIT DROP
In today’s evolving political and media environment, the status quo changes faster than the headlines. In “The Lit Drop,” we share timely and nuanced insights into what is moving the needle in conversations concerning key issues like affordable housing, workforce development, and the climate crisis—and keep you ahead of the curve on what’s next.
Join our conversation as we delve into a radically local perspective on what’s happening in Boston City Hall and communities across New England. We’ll also go under the dome, from the region’s state houses to Capitol Hill, to keep you informed and engaged.
Below are examples of our previous commentary.
SEPTEMBER 2024
UNDER THE DOME
What Comes Next? The Unfinished Business of Massachusetts’ 2023-24 Legislative Session
THINGS TO WATCH
Home Rule Petition Updates & Castle at Fierce Urgency of Now
JULY 2024
RADICALLY LOCAL
How Home Rule Petitions Impact Local Issues & Communities
UNDER THE DOME
Forecasting State House Changes Across New England
MAY 2024
RADICALLY LOCAL
Addressing Our Housing Crisis
UNDER THE DOME
New England Council’s Washington Leaders’ Summit
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POLICY ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FAQ
Policy advocacy influences government policies and regulations regarding a specific industry, business, or issue.
Policy advocacy can lead to favorable legislation, reduced regulatory burdens, and enhanced business opportunities.
Government relations services involve tracking legislation and engaging policymakers to advance your interests.
A government relations firm:
- Develops advocacy strategies
- Engages with lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and thought leaders
- Monitors legislative and regulatory developments
- Advises on compliance and risk management
Public relations focus on managing an organization’s public image, while government relations focus on influencing policy and regulatory decisions.
Hiring an agency provides:
- Expertise in navigating complex government processes
- Established relationships with key policymakers
- Strategic insights that can give your business a competitive edge
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