Strategic Policy Advising

For organizations and institutions wanting to make meaningful change

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Are our policy and advocacy plans leading to performative or impactful outcomes?

As organizational leaders, this is an honest but hard question we constantly ask ourselves (or should).

Nowadays, performative politics is so deeply intertwined in policymaking that we often cannot distinguish if the engagement strategies we implement contribute to this problematic culture.

While well-intentioned, we can exhaust organizational resources or employ popular tactics that garner short-term attention but fail to create the meaningful change the communities we serve are owed.

Thrive Architects helps organizations move beyond (but certainly not ignore) the performative aspects of Washington, D.C. We have a nuanced understanding of the federal policymaking process, both on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies.

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At Thrive Architects, we have substantial experience advising a range of organizations, including:

Community-based organizations
National non-profit organizations
Civil rights organizations
Coalitions
Research organizations
Foundations
Higher education institutions
Corporations

"Working with Thrive Architects has been a true game-changer for our work in supporting states and territories. Thrive’s public policy expertise and political savviness serve as a catalyst for developing content and executing captivating events and forums for our membership. Thrive's dedication to understanding our membership’s unique challenges and providing tailored strategies has been instrumental in achieving our goals. Dana brings a professionalism, coupled with a friendly and approachable demeanor, that makes collaboration productive and enjoyable."

Jordan H., Program Director for Children & Families, National Governors Association

"Thrive Architects has been an incredible thought partner and guide for our policy and legislative work. They have risen to the challenge of an ever-shifting political and organizing landscape and really embody our core values of collectivism and collaboration. Thrive Architects has been very responsive to the needs of our members and a champion for our advocacy work. It has been an honor and privilege to bring Thrive Architects into our work not just as a consultant but as a partner, co-conspirator, and ally."

Cameron B., Director of Organizing, People's Coalition for Safety and Freedom

We collaborate with organizations to:

create issue advocacy campaigns that require bipartisan support and know-how of major reauthorizations, federal funding, or congressional oversight of federal agencies
educate policy-decision makers about key organizational programs, projects, and reports that can help frame policy conversations and activities
organize thought-leadership events, including briefings, roundtables, brain trusts, action labs, and conferences to discuss and collaborate on federal policies

advise on policy-related work products, including bill text, one-pagers, sign-on letters, reports, statements for the record, hearing testimony, and comment letters
establish and restructure government affairs or advocacy offices, including providing training and support services to key team members

We invite you to schedule a consultation for us to understand your organization’s needs and to determine if Strategic Policy Advising with Thrive is the direction to take.

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