Public, private, debt, equity, grants and loans – We know that financing long term carbon reduction and climate technology is not simple. Creative financing strategy can speed and scale restoration and carbon reduction – and we have worked with a broad variety of tools, advising clients on possible capital sources and creative conservation finance strategies to bridge the gap from grant to equity and pave the way for success.

We are sophisticated, effective advocates for our clients policy objectives. With decades of experience in the Federal government, we have deep relationships across national agencies and House and Senate staff. We understand the need to shape and define the policies that will guide climate critical outcomes – and we have the network and knowledge to support our clients in doing just that.

Conservation and climate outcomes must generate resilient environmental and economic futures for frontline climate regions. We are committed to building an equitable climate future – where the benefits of green technologies and restoration of oceans and land flow to the rural, native and underserved communities of the world. Clients in this space include public agencies, rural non-profit organizations focused on triple-bottom line outcomes for underserved regions, and family offices with a particular interest in environmental restoration and climate resilience in rural regions.

We have our finger on the pulse. We have in-depth understanding, significant networks from the carbon offset regulatory environment to the California forest carbon plan to global carbon standards. 

Sometimes conservation and climate stories are hard to tell – particularly when you’re trying to reach new audiences. We support conservation-focused organizations, climate tech start-ups, clean energy businesses, and conservation collaboratives in distilling complex scientific and climate realities into clear, digestible and compelling narratives, pitch decks and articles which drive interest, investment and outcomes.

Sometimes the hardest part is getting people to find common ground. Bringing people together -- particularly those who have divergent priorities, differing market and policy incentives, or strongly held and apparently divergent views on critical climate issues is tough. We have done this successfully over the years for several clients; and we know how to listen, to interview, to withhold judgement but remain incisive and progress oriented.

In this space, we truly do it all. From intimate gatherings focused on depth of relationship with new and existing partners to workshops and charrettes aimed focused on building stakeholder engagement and uplifting new and creative solutions to complex challenges to large scale events which illuminate complex climate issues through art, dialogue and immersive experiences for broad audiences. Our expertise includes: rapid prototyping workshops, stakeholder collaborative management and community organizing, narrative building and event design. Highlight projects in this space include: Planet Home, Tule Canal and Yolo Bypass Landscape Scale Design, Sierra Nevada Forest Futures Wood Markets Futures, Activate Virtual Oases on issues ranging from the future of food systems to carbon sequestration.

We know the policy and the policy makers. Our networks span global, federal and state policy makers, regulators, and agency leads. We understand the current landscape of incentives, restrictions, objectives and priorities – and we know what is coming down the pipeline. We support clients in navigating the complexity of climate policy and leveraging it to their benefit from public funding to public partnership to understanding policy futures which shape market outcomes.

With first-hand experience as an Appropriator in the Senate and the House, our Appropriations Practice Lead has an insider’s understanding of the annual Federal Budget process and demonstrated success leveraging that process to realize financial wins for our clients. Our strong relationships and deep subject matter expertise enable us to deliver tangible results, even in the most uncertain political environments.

While the Appropriations process can drive immediate funding gains, identifying opportunities to shape a more favorable policy environment is sometimes necessary to protect or advance long-term business growth. We have deep experience drafting legislation across diverse Executive Branch jurisdictions and demonstrated success navigating Committee and Floor procedure to see changes that matter enacted into Law.

Our close and long-standing ties to Members of Congress and senior staff in Leadership and on key Committees in the House and Senate and across the Executive Branch underlie and enable everything we deliver for Galvanize clients. Our bipartisan, bicameral approach leverages shared interests wherever possible to bring stakeholders together in support of creative solutions to emergent challenges. We have the network and knowledge to shape and define the policies that will guide critical outcomes.

The work of influencing policy and programs extends well beyond the halls of Congress. We collaborate closely with client Business Development, Communications and Leadership teams to develop sophisticated engagement strategies that target “stakeholders” broadly defined to raise clients’ profile, advance business objectives and provide insurance against unforeseen obstacles. We have deep experience organizing and executing DC "fly-ins" as well as field hearings to connect clients directly with policy makers and influencers, amplify advocacy objectives through earned media opportunities and solidify support the way only in-person connections can do.

Navigating Executive Branch bureaucracies to advance programmatic or policy objectives without expert guidance can be a frustrating and futile exercise. With decades of experience in Executive Branch program oversight and influence, our team understands how to access existing resources and leverage programs of record to advance our clients' objectives. We specialize in facilitating productive engagements with the Departments of State and Defense, NOAA, and USAID, both via DC headquarters, as well as key missions and commands around the globe.

Whether working with a Fortune 10 company, a non-profit institution or a ten woman tech start up, we know our clients wear too many hats to execute their government relations programs alone. We specialize in bringing strategic plans to life, owning the details of everything from drafting white papers and scheduling meetings to representing our clients at national and international convenings. We work hand-in-glove with our clients to ensure that every step we take reflects your values and priorities while relieving your teams of additional work.

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