Our  Approach

We pride ourselves on our reputation of a signature, multipartisan approach to advocacy, issues representation, and coalition-building. We also firmly believe in showing up where others won’t, centering quality in all we do, and never taking any stage of the process for granted. This creates an environment for our clients to be resilient and successful year-round. We expertly navigate through shifting party structures, turnover, and other ever-changing political factors by filtering out the noise and focusing on a foundation of sound policy and strong relationships. All of these factors allow us to maintain steady, trusted relationships throughout government that stand the test of politics.

LSM Strategies works collaboratively to advance the strategic plans set with our clients in a way that aligns client priorities with the shared goals of policymakers and decision-makers. This is done through various tactics, from preparing educational materials to testimonials before legislative bodies, staying available 24/7 to exchange information, and more.”

This is done through various tactics, including educational materials, appearances before legislative bodies, remaining on-the-clock 24/7 to send and receive information, and more.

The clients of LSM Strategies are always at the forefront of every day business — that is, even when not “on the clock,” we seek out opportunities to best represent our clients and raise their platform at every corner. As a boutique firm, we nurture more intimate working relationships day-to-day, ensuring that each LSM Strategies client receives the highest level of service and detailed attention that larger firms might struggle to provide. Strategies that are closely-aligned with client’s specific needs and priorities often lead to more successful outcomes in this personalized approach.

Services

Government Relations

Legislative Advocacy: Developing and executing strategies to influence legislation at the state and local level.

Lobbying: Representing clients’ interests before government officials and legislative and/or executive agencies to advance specific policy goals.

Regulatory Affairs: Monitoring and engaging with regulatory agencies to shape policy decisions that impact clients and their industries.

Relationship Building: Cultivating and maintaining relationships with key policymakers, government officials, and stakeholders. Getting our clients name out there through profile and alliance-building, making them a desired need-to-know to decision-makers.

Policy Analysis: Providing in-depth analysis of proposed legislation and regulatory changes, assessing their impact on clients.

Strategic Communications

Messaging and Branding: Crafting effective messaging to communication clients’ positions to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public. Helping shape public perception and garner support for advocacy efforts.

Grassroots and Grasstops Mobilization

Grassroots Campaigns: Organizing and mobilizing community support to influence public opinion and policy decisions.

Grasstops Engagement: Engaging influential community leaders and stakeholders to advocate for clients’ interests

Coalition Building

Partnership Development: Building and managing coalitions of like-minded organizations and stakeholders to amplify advocacy efforts.

Collaborative Strategy: Coordinating joint initiatives and campaigns with coalition partners to achieve shared policy objectives.

Funding Advocacy

Grant Research: Identifying applicable state and local grants, subsidies, or incentive programs that align with the client’s goals.

Budget Advocacy: Monitoring state and local budget cycles to identify and advocate for clients’ projects or initiatives to secure public funding and support.

Special Projects Funding: Pinpointing opportunities for public investment in capital improvements, community initiatives, or economic development projects.

Compelling Narratives: Crafting clear and persuasive narratives that highlight the economic, social, or community benefits of the client’s project.

Stakeholder Alignment: Framing the project in a way that resonates with elected officials, public agencies, and community stakeholders, demonstrating alignment with their priorities and goals.

Legislative Proposals: Collaborating with lawmakers to draft and introduce legislation or budget amendments to secure funding for the client’s project.
Issues Monitoring and Intelligence Gathering

Legislative Tracking: Monitoring legislative developments and providing timely updates and analysis on relevant policy issues. Analysis of history, context, players, relationships pertinent to clients’ issues in order to understand how things can or should be interpreted.

Political Intelligence: Gathering and analyzing political intelligence to inform strategic decision-making and position a path forward for success.

Executive and Board Training

Advocacy Training: Providing training sessions for executives and board members on effective advocacy strategies and government relations.

Public Speaking and Testimony Prep: Coaching clients on how to effectively present their case before legislative bodies or regulatory agencies.