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Federal, State and Local Advocacy

Our offerings are tailored to meet every government relations need. Whether you are looking to establish a DC presence, closely monitor your important issues or even try to get a law passed, our cost effective public strategies plans provide the most affordable options in the entire industry.

Business

Small and medium sized businesses are affected every day by government actions but they can’t afford to pay Microsoft prices for advocacy This leaves the products and services they provide vulnerable to onerous regulation and unnecessary restraints. M.A.W. & Associates helps put these businesses in a position to protect their interests and keep a watchful eye on their government. Plus, our firm makes sure you, your successes, and your achievements are a source of pride for your relevant lawmakers.

Associations

M.A.W. & Associates is the most accessible public strategies and grant writing option for associations in our representative regions and throughout the nation. Smaller businesses and not-for-profit organizations have commonly been overlooked by government and most federal l. Our team can provide previously unrepresented industries a champion inside the Capitol. Also, our strong coalition building skills provide the larger voice necessary to get your issue heard.

Non-Profits

Many non-profits lack a voice in Washington, DC. Non-profits fill voids in society and provide services to the underserved and under privileged. They need to focus on their vitally important missions, but they also need someone whose mission it is to look out for them. M.A.W. & Associates can affordably protect the interests of non-profits and advance their issues before the lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Colleges & Universities

M.A.W. & Associates education practice focuses on the unique needs of various colleges and universities. Despite the vital role of these institutions in providing crucial opportunities for millions of Americans, the majority have traditionally been unable to afford a voice in Washington DC. The economic downturn has made federal support for educational programs an absolute necessity to remain on the cutting edge. With over 4,000 colleges & universities in the U.S., competition for these funds will be fierce. OUR TEAM can provide the federal advocacy support necessary to secure these funds and let you put them to there best use.

Grants & Loans

Grants and Loans Continue to be a Critical Funding Component

Our FIRM'S client stewardship approach focuses strategic campaigns for winning, optimizing and managing federal grants and loans. Recent Client successes include New School's Parsons Institute for Information Mapping, National Cathedral, Napa Flood Control, Santa Clara Valley Water District, Saft America and the International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry.

Municipalities

Federal dollars are extremely important to municipalities, especially in times of economic hardship. Unfortunately, the tens of thousands of dollars a month in charges by large advocacy firms are generally too cost prohibitive for most municipal initiatives. Our team understands your needs and offers government affairs services at a price and accountability level consistent with your taxpayer demands. Be it a long battle or a short push, OUR TEAM has a solution that will work for you.

Higher Education:

A growing University was seeking to re-establish Congressional ties that had faded over the years.

After considering multiple different firms, they selected M.A.W. & Associates to rebuild their presence on Capitol Hill and create new allies.

After re-establishing old relationships and building new ones,MAW & Associates leveraged the relationships to not only obtain Congressional letters of support to strengthen grant applications, but facilitated multiple face to face meetings with University leadership and Members of Congress.

This process culminated in a sitting U.S. Senator’s visit to campus for the new President’s inauguration, where she walked in the procession, participated in the ceremonies and gave a stirring 15 minute speech.

This University continues to be a client of

M.A.W. & Associates

recommendations are available.

Results: A Case Study