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Category: Public Relations

Empowering Grassroots Movements

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While grassroots movements thrive on passionate individuals and organized action, even the most dedicated campaigns can benefit from additional expertise. Compass Advocacy’s grassroots campaign management services can improve strategy, connect resources, and mobilize supporters to increase community impact. Moreover, we can help these movements reach new communities and people to power their ideals and progress. Consulting Compass for your grassroots campaign enables you to see the impact of your efforts.

Below, we outline how an advocacy service provider can uplift your campaign:

Boosting Strategy and Planning

The most prominent benefit grassroots campaigns can reap from management services is effective coalition-building strategies. Advocacy services employ strategists with years of experience navigating campaign complexities. These experts can help you define your goal, craft a compelling message, and develop an action plan.

Moreover, strategy services can help your message reach the right people at the right time. By leveraging data analytics, Compass Advocacy can identify crucial supporters, optimize outreach strategies, and measure campaign impact. Additionally, our services can connect you to volunteers, donors, and other resources to strengthen your impact.

Empowering Grassroots Action

Grassroots movements aim to spread their messages organically. With grassroots campaign strategy services guidance, you can streamline your message to target audiences. Such services include patch-thru calling, letters to elected officials, and public opinion polling. These tools help to mobilize supporters, organize communication, and facilitate action.

Advocacy services can further support your grassroots coalition building by advising you on the legal and regulatory landscape, as compliance is critical to campaign success. Finally, grassroots management services deliver cost-effective solutions for running your campaign by making your resources go further and maximizing your impact.

To learn more about our services and how grassroots campaign management can help, call (443) 343-7143.

 

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Advocacy Action Alerts

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Empower your organization’s advocacy with Action Alerts!

We specialize in targeted campaigns, mobilizing members through personalized emails and texts to connect directly with legislators. Our tailored approach ensures engagement on specific concerns, elevating your influence on policy and public opinion.

At Compass Public Relations, we craft effective messages for your audience, whether for business, association, or coalition. Collaborating closely, we shape compelling narratives for policymakers and media.

This session, we partnered with:

Maryland State Childcare Association
  • From two campaigns launched, over 7,000 emails were sent to aid in the passing of two bills. Over 600 advocates from across the state took action to contact their legislators based on district, committee, and respective chamber in the General Assembly.

Read More Here: https://mailchi.mp/compassadvocacy/compass-pr-navigator-may-2024-9660428

Maryland’s 2024 Legislative Session: Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

Posted on by Ellen Davis
April 8, 2024

As the clock strikes midnight tonight, the curtains will close on Maryland’s 2024 Legislative Session with Adjournment Sine Die. It’s a moment that signals the end of intense debates, passionate advocacy, and tireless work by lawmakers and organizations alike. The final day of the session is often marked by a flurry of activity, as legislators rush to finalize bills and tie up loose ends before the gavel falls.

For organizations involved in advocacy and government relations, the conclusion of Maryland’s session brings both reflection and anticipation. With legislative attention shifting away from Maryland, it’s time to redirect focus towards neighboring states.

Here’s what this transition means for your organization:
  1. Shift Focus to Delaware and Pennsylvania:
Delaware’s session ends on June 30, 2024, presenting an opportunity to engage with legislators in the First State. Pennsylvania’s session operates year-round, providing ongoing avenues for advocacy efforts. Utilize various communication channels, from emails to text messages, to continue reaching out to legislators in these states.
  1. Government Relations Services Extend Beyond Maryland:
Our government relations services remain available to facilitate engagement with lawmakers in Delaware and Pennsylvania. We have relationships and extensive knowledge in state legislatures as well as local governments, and at the Federal level. Find out more about our Government Relations services.
  1. Launch Grassroots Campaigns:
Start grassroots campaigns to broaden your advocacy scope & mobilize constituents and voters at the federal, state (Pennsylvania & Delaware), and local levels to help support, or oppose, policies pending before legislative or regulatory agencies. Learn more about How an Advocacy Service Provider Can Help with Grassroots Campaigns.
  1. Reflecting on Maryland:
Begin coalition building and strategic planning for the 2025 legislative session in Maryland. Identify legislative priorities and opportunities to capitalize on momentum for the next session. Collaborate with our Public Relations team to build and cultivate relationships with allies, third parties, and internal and external stakeholders. Compass Public Relations can also build and manage coalitions focused on specific issues and policies, bringing together a variety of individuals and organizations to advocate together in strategic and coordinated ways.
As Maryland’s legislative session draws to a close, the work doesn’t end; it merely evolves. By shifting focus to neighboring states, continuing advocacy efforts, and planning for future sessions, organizations can ensure that their voices are heard and their objectives are advanced. As we bid farewell to Maryland’s 2024 Legislative Session, let’s look forward to new opportunities and challenges on the horizon.

Taking Action this Legislative Session

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Are you wondering how to effectively advocate your organization’s priorities to legislators and key decision-makers? Our team specializes in crafting targeted campaigns to generate emails, & texts mobilizing members of your organization to reach the right legislators. This personalized approach ensures that constituents and advocacy groups can engage directly with their representatives based on their district and specific concerns, whether it’s a particular bill or topic area. With Compass PR, you can elevate your advocacy efforts to influence policy and public opinion. Contact us today!.

Taking Action in Legislation

Expert Public Affair Services

At Compass Public Relations, we excel in providing top-notch bipartisan public affairs consulting . Whether your focus is on grassroots coalition building to managing public affairs campaigns, our team tailors messages specifically for your intended audience, be it for your business, association, or coalition. Effective messaging is key to shaping public perception and understanding of the issues that matter most to you. Collaborating closely with our clients, we craft compelling narratives to present to policymakers and media outlets. From framing the messaging to developing arguments and creating visual materials, we ensure your message resonates across various platforms.

Proven Success in Advocacy Campaigns

In the past few weeks, we partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Maryland (NAMI – MD) to launch Advocacy Action Alerts, empowering constituents to reach out to their legislators on critical issues facing the General Assembly. Through one targeted campaign, we developed messaging and implemented an advocacy outreach system.The outcome was remarkable: 203 advocates took action to send 2,212 emails to members of the Maryland General Assembly, urging their support for legislation crucial to mental health in the state.

Why Choose Compass PR for Government Affairs and Lobbying?

  • Public Relations Firms: As one of the leading public relations firms in DC, Our team of seasoned public relations specialists excels in fostering grassroots movements and collaborating with advocacy organizations and associations to amplify your voice.
  • Lobbying Firms in Annapolis and Delaware: Our expertise includes working with top lobbying firms in Annapolis and Delaware, ensuring your voice is heard at both the state and federal levels.
  • Business Regulation Services: Navigate the complexities of business regulation services with our experienced team, ensuring compliance and strategic advantage.
  • Public Affairs Consulting: Leverage our federal and local PR consulting services to gain insights and develop strategies that influence policy and regulatory landscapes.

Partner with Compass to enhance your government affairs. Our team of seasoned professionals is dedicated to achieving your advocacy goals and making a significant impact on public policy. Contact us today!

Read More Here:  Compass PR Navigator March 2024 

MBE Night 2024 & Compass PR

Posted on by Addison Pruitt
MBE Night 2024
February 22
The Westin Annapolis | 5 pm – 9 pm
100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401

Minority Business Enterprise Night is an exciting opportunity to:

  • ‍Engage in thought-provoking discussions led by industry experts and business leaders.
  • Gain insights into legislation and procurement opportunities
  • Network with legislators, state agency officials, business leaders, and community groups

In our third consecutive year overseeing MBE Night in Annapolis, Compass PR has continued to manage branding and media relations. The event, which attracts participation from over 700 businesses statewide, and features key state officials, including Governor Wes Moore, Chair of Legislative Black Caucus, Jheanelle Wilkins, and Comptroller Brooke Lierman, to name a few. Our responsibilities encompass developing the website, designing and implementing print and digital signage, producing program collateral, and orchestrating media coordination.

The orchestration of media coverage is a key component of our responsibilities, strategically positioning MBE Night in the public eye. This involves fostering relationships with media outlets, arranging interviews, and facilitating press coverage to maximize the event’s reach and impact.

Read what AFRO had to say about the event in 2023.

Have an event that you need to tackle? Don’t know where to start?
Contact Addison today!

Patch-Thru Phone Calls

Posted on by Ellen Davis

Both Delaware & Maryland legislative sessions started last week!

An important advocacy tool to influence public opinion is implementing phone campaigns. We find that clients are successful when we develop campaigns to mobilize constituents to support or oppose policies heard before state, local, and federal governments.

Compass Public Relations has the ability to target specific demographics to send a specific message.

How it works:
We can help frame a message for or against legislation and then facilitate targeting key legislators who may play a decision-making role on such issues. Then dozens – or even hundreds – of live constituent phone calls are generated into legislators’ offices.
Compass PR consultants often work in tandem with lobbyists in employing such calls to advance or defeat legislation pending in Delaware, Maryland or at the local level.

Think this tool can help you? Contact us to get started!
compass@compassadvocacy.com

Business Branding

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Discover a distinctive approach to business branding with Compass Public Relations, where strategic thinking meets immersive execution. Our public relations firm takes a strategic and immersive approach in understanding our client’s needs and their target audiences to steer brand identity, design, and development. Compass Public Relations specialists’ creative services range from designing websites and developing presentation decks to coordinating headshots for your team.

BRAND & WEB DESIGN PROCESS
  1. Discovery Session (1-2 Hours) – Unpacking who you are
Engage in in-depth discussions to outline your goals, brand mission, key elements and identify intended users.
  1. User Experience + Content (1-2 weeks) – Mapping it out
Design wireframes to map out the user journey and unpack what content is needed to clearly communicate products and services offered.
  1. Visual Design (1-2 weeks) – Making it look nice
Incorporate key brand elements and translate wireframes into a mockup design of the website.
  1. Development (2-4 weeks) – Bringing it to life
Utilize mockups to develop a fully responsive website using an advanced website design platform.
  1. Launch + Onboarding (1-2 hours) – Taking it live

Ensure all elements are functionable and provide training to empower you to make changes and take control of your site.

 

At Compass Public Relations, we are not just a service; we are your partners in establishing and executing a brand that is uniquely yours. Let us navigate the journey of shaping your business identity and ensuring it stands out in the digital landscape.

Transform your brand with Compass Public Relations – Your Success, Our Mission!

Cinderella Had a Ball… So Can You!

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Planning an event can feel overwhelming but let Compass Public Relations Firm break it down for you in just 6 easy steps:

 

Step 1: Set Goals
Take some time when brainstorming plans for your event to set goals or intentions. These can be helpful to refer to when making decisions down the line. Your goal could be to create a space for people to network or to celebrate an accomplishment. When working with a public relations firm, goals will help define the event.
 

Step 2: Plan Your Location

Finding a good venue is important for the atmosphere of your event. Not only are components like adequate space and appropriate decorations important but also try to think about your location from the perspective of a guest. Is there enough signage so they can find exactly where to go? Does the location accommodate parking? Are there accessibility options if your guests need it? A public relations specialist can help plan your event location keeping all the details in mind so that your event can go off without a hitch!

 
 

Step 3: Plan Speakers

If you plan to have anyone outside of your group speak, make sure they are scheduled in advance! If you have a person in mind they need to ensure their schedule allows/knows what the message needs to be in order to answer any questions guests may have. Public relations firms will bake speaker research and logistics into the event to ensure all runs seamlessly. This helps with overall event organization and management, but if the speaker has a good experience they are more likely to return to a future event.

 
 

Step 4: Promote Your Event

Sending out paper invitations can feel daunting. Try and use other ways to get the word out about your event. Social media can be a great tool for guests attending to share the event in order to encourage others to come.
Key Tip– Events sneak up on people, especially if they are planned far in advance. Consider reminder emails or text messages to give guests a heads-up that you are looking forward to seeing them.

 
 

Step 5: Execute Your Event

The day has come to execute the event. Get lot’s of rest and promote on social media up until start time! Make sure the music is set and the bathrooms are clean, put on a big smile and enjoy!

 
 

Step 6: Prepare For Post-Event
To best plan for after the event, it is sometimes good to go back and look at your goals. You may want to put together social media campaign strategy and gather content for promoting an annual event. Maybe there were things that did not work that might have helped the event be more successful. Keep track!
Compass Public Relations Firm is here to help you plan and execute all types of events and any other public relations services for your organization. Session is quickly approaching, get started today!

Brace Yourselves: Session Is Coming

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Get ready as the Maryland General Assembly kicks off on January 10, 2024, following the Delaware General Assembly on January 9, 2024. While January might seem distant, strategic advocacy demands early preparation and planning to ensure your team is ready to make an impact as soon as the cannons fire. Explore coalition building, patch-though phone calls, emails, and polling with Compass. 

Let Compass Advocacy help you forge impactful coalition building strategies today!

Choose your weapon to fight for your cause this Session:
Patch-through phone calls (“PTP Calls”) are an important grassroots advocacy tool. Under a PTP Calls program, targeted legislators would receive phone calls from their constituents advocating for/against a bill/amendment/policy. Compass Advocacy can orchestrate Patch-through phone calls programs to amplify your voice.
Compass Public Relations specializes in designing and executing impactful email campaigns. These email campaigns enable individuals to send compelling emails to legislators, advocating for specific positions on critical issues. We help craft messages, build persuasive arguments, and create materials to amplify your message across various channels.
Understanding public opinion is critical – as public sentiment can have a significant impact on real policy decisions. Polling helps to garner a deeper understanding of the public’s thoughts, opinions, and beliefs on specific topics or issues. Compass Public Relations Firm will help design your questionnaire, collect the data, and provide valuable insight into the responses.
A coalition is the “joining of forces” between two or more independent organizations with shared interests. Coalitions are a great way to gather influence over specific subject matter because they can exert more power than a single organization alone. However, building and maintaining a coalition can feel like a daunting task. Compass has the expertise to guide you through the process of building and maintaining coalitions with shared interests, ensuring collective strength in advocating for your cause.

 
If your organization is looking for a public relations firm, let Compass Advocacy guide you towards effective coalition building strategies that will leave a lasting impact on the decisions that matter most. Contact us today!

Patch Thru Phone Calls: What and How

Posted on by Ellen Davis

 

Patch- through phone calls (PTP Calls) are an important grassroots advocacy tool. It is a simple way to connect individuals to the elected officials that represent them to advocate for issues or policies of all kinds.

Compass PR has executed PTP Calls on behalf of clients since 2019 with great success, contact us to start the conversation before Session 2024!

 

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