Washington, D.C. Advocacy
With a budget of over $3 trillion, the federal government makes funding and policy decisions everyday that dramatically impact our business and daily lives. Yet many companies and organizations who reside outside the “capital beltway” feel the process is too complex or too political to have an impact. Jemal Public Affairs (JPA) bridges this gap. From securing government funding to lobbying for or against policies in Washington, D.C., JPA will demystify the political process for clients and empower your organization to effectively execute strategies and tactics to achieve your objectives in our nation’s capital. JPA has over 35 yeas of experience advocating before the White House, Congress and Executive Branch Agencies. We have a proven record of securing hundreds of millions in federal appropriations funding, passing significant legislation and blocking ill-advised legislation. Through direct advocacy, relationship building and strategic counsel, we support clients achieve their objectives with elected leaders and government officials.
California Public Affairs
In California, JPA provides public affairs services in connection with a legislative, issue-based, region-based or public awareness campaign. We will proactively assist clients with legislative and grassroots political advocacy, coalition building, fund development and strategic communications tailored specifically for the uniqueness of the golden state. California can be a challenging environment in which to wage a successful campaign and JPA consultants have strong experience successfully managing regional and statewide efforts.
Nonprofit Association Management
JPA consultants have proven experience in all elements of nonprofit management including fundraising, membership retention and development, marketing and public relations, web site management, government and community relations, budgeting and supervision of vendors.
Strategic Communications & Message Development
Effective and newsworthy messages are at the heart of successful communications. We work with clients to develop a message strategy, as well as an integrated communications plan to ensure effective message delivery to target audiences. We further support our clients by developing compelling and succinct written and electronic materials. JPA has developed and implemented effective campaigns on a variety of issues including technology policy, healthcare policy, cyber security and privacy, Internet safety, human rights and foreign policy.
Grassroots Outreach & Coalition Building
Grassroots advocacy is mobilizing a broad-cross section of stakeholders at the community level in support of an issue and is one of the most effective, and ignored, tactics employed by traditional lobbying organizations. JPA consultants have a 20 year track record of extensive, winning experience managing grassroots campaigns at all levels government. This tactic is a critical supplement to traditional professional lobbying and can be the difference in winning support for your issue or cause. JPA will help clients by educating and mobilizing constituencies to become involved and passionate for an issue by writing, calling, meeting with elected officials at the city, county, state or federal level.
Corporate Responsibility & Strategic Philanthropy
A greater emphasis on corporate social responsibility as well as legislative and regulatory developments from Washington and California are requiring the private sector to adopt responsible business practices. JPA will help forge innovate strategic partnerships between government, business and nonprofits to accomplish mutual objectives including increasing public trust, enhancing corporate brand identity and assisting nonprofit organizations with fund development.
CEO & Corporate Visibility in Public Forums
JPA will work with clients and CEOs to help them build a recognized brand in Washington and nationally on key policy issues. Many innovative leaders and organizations do not live or work in places like Sacramento or Washington, D.C. JPA will help clients identify public speaking opportunities in California and Washington, D.C. to demonstrate thought leadership and gain visibility among key decision makers and respected industry leaders. We will help prepare corporate or organizational spokes people testify before congressional or government committees and other important public forums. We will promote such testimony to the media and decision-makers in government.
Organization of Public Affairs Functions
Most businesses and nonprofits do not have an internal government or public affairs program. The most effective external affairs functions align government affairs, public relations, and business development. JPA will work with companies to help establish a cost effective government and public affairs function that strategically meets organizational objectives and becomes a revenue generator for the company