Services - Government Affairs

The Parish Group, based in Washington, D.C, thoroughly understands the inner workings of government. We provide political consulting, policy research and federal representation advocacy services to candidates, non-profit groups, political organizations and government entities. We work closely on a daily basis with Washington’s elected officials, their staff and federal decision-making bodies. This level of access and knowledge enables us to cut through administrative doubletalk and provide you with the answers and positioning you need to advance your agenda.

Advocacy

A community may be for or against a particular issue, but it almost always feels one way or the other. The Parish Group is plugged in across America with elected officials and civic & business leaders. Our Operatives can formulate and implement letter and email campaigns, calls and press conferences. We’ll set up meetings with decision makers, get businesses together that are united on an issue, and work with our contacts at associations and agencies in Washington to impact legislation.

Briefing & Policy Analysis

When an elected official approaches a policy or vote, they must look at it what the political impacts are. What is the best way to educate your constituency on why you are voting a particular way on an issue. In addition, The Parish Group is often called upon to speak, participate on panels and facilitate workshops. Our diverse client base includes the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), The Center for Community Change, the California Democratic Party, Coro National Alumni Association, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Wellstone Institute, Working Ventures Institute and the Black American Political Action Committee.

Constituent Mobilization

Getting out the vote and mobilizing constituents — especially in inner cities or with under-represented constituents — is a process that has frustrated many candidates. The Parish Group can help. When you need to mobilize support for your position in a hurry, we can develop and execute a mobilization effort to move opinion. Utilizing online, phone and old-fashioned grassroots organizing methods, we will develop and execute a strategy that will effectively meet your needs.