WHAT WE DO

Interested in running for office? Advocating for or against an important issue? Need help with fundraising? Navigating a communications challenge?

Look no further. Olson Strategies & Advertising’s national expertise and connections combine for a one-stop experience that gives you a successful edge from the outset at a reasonable price.

What separates us from other consulting firms? We inspire and empower you to achieve your vision through laser focus and our proven methodology that replicates success for our clients. Our process discovers what’s unique about your candidacy, issue or organization to set you apart from the pack.

We do it all to empower you to make things better for your community and our country. 

ADVOCACY

When you advocate for an important issue, you need a strong ally with knowledge of the terrain at your side. We constantly refresh our network of influencers to help you make a powerful impact. We’re ready to mobilize our extensive connections on your behalf--editorial boards, top donors, interest groups, key grassroots and business leaders--everyone you need to build support and make a difference. And we’re aggressive in getting things done in a timely manner. These are just some of our services:

  • Public Affairs
  • Legislative Affairs & Government Relations
  • Ballot Initiatives
  • Coalition Building
  • Legislative Digital Services

CAMPAIGNS

We use our extensive experience to breathe life into the vision you have for your community, state and our country through a political campaign that uses a complete campaign toolset to make your vision a reality.

Our 35 plus years combined political experience have taught us a disciplined approach to waging winning campaigns. We use a “buddy system” where at least two people from our firm are intimately involved in your campaign so there’s never an interruption of service.

We know what needs to be done at any each stage of the campaign cycle and we’ve developed systems that address them in a timely manner. Our specially prepared training materials will teach you best practices and winning techniques that your campaign can replicate. We also help you communicate directly with people by articulating your beliefs in a way that’s easily understood and creates a positive response.

Additionally, we excel at determining which solutions will work best for your campaign, then we negotiate to provide them at a lower cost, allowing you to reach an even larger number of voters and making you that much more likely to win. And we’re known for conducting effective research (such as polling and voter ID surveys) which tell you what people are interested in so you can target your direct mail, phone outreach and other messaging tools.  

We understand how all the different pieces of a campaign should connect, and we fit them together to provide you a clear path to victory. Here are just some of our services:

  • Political Consulting
  • Direct Mail
  • Digital & Social Media
  • Automated Phone Calls
  • Telephone Town Halls
  • Voter ID Surveys
  • Paid Live Calls
  • Phone Bank Technology
  • Online Voter Database
  • Door-to-Door Mobile App
  • Campaign Literature
  • Signs, Stickers and Miscellaneous Collateral

FUNDRAISING

Admit it: fundraising is probably your least favorite thing to do. We get that. Which is why Olson Strategies & Advertising prepares you to do something different. Instead of asking people to donate money, we empower you to share your vision with clarity, conviction, and commitment. When your vision is alive with potential donors, they are moved and appreciate the need for financial resources to make it happen.     

We utilize techniques that take the drudge work out of fundraising, transforming it into a powerful opportunity for obtaining the wherewithal your campaign or nonprofit group requires. We do that by helping you identify your strengths (and believe it or not, you have quite a few you don’t know about) and channeling them into a focused effort. We also utilize systems, mechanics, and protocols that bring the discipline and accountability, goals and metrics needed for success, giving you the insider know-how necessary for achieving your goals. We provide:

  • Political Fundraising
  • Non-profit Fundraising

OUR CONSULTING APPROACH:

At Olson Strategies, we we take a collaborative approach to working with you to ensure success from the moment we start working with you. 

  • TEAM MINDSET: All of our clients will have at least two people committed to them so they can have seamless service that is not dependent on just one person from our team.
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT: By implementing project management principles, your campaign will benefit from more organization, discipline and accountability in its day-to-day operations. 
  • SYSTEMS APPROACH: We believe that proven systems and routine can be the difference between winning and losing. We will bring our proven, methodical action to your campaign.