how we help clients

strategic support

Provide full support for organizations with small or no internal government affairs capacity. Cowen Consulting can both develop the overall government affairs strategy for a specific state, region or the entire country and then implement that strategy.

additional bandwidth

Serve as additional bandwidth for organizations with a mature internal government affairs function. Cowen Consulting can backfill any states where organizations might have gaps and provide flexibility to shift to other states as needed so that clients can maintain baseline coverage without having to spend money on dozens of state lobbying firms.

scalability

Accelerate proactive pursuits. After a success in a specific state, many organizations struggle with the question of, “Where do we go next?” Cowen Consulting can quickly put organizations in touch with senior leadership in five, 10 or more states so that actionable intelligence focuses clients’ state-level investment decisions around those locations where there is traction for a policy idea, product or service.

maximize partnerships

Maximize client membership sponsorships with political umbrella groups (PUGs). Many organizations spend widely on PUGs such as the National Governors Association, Republican Governors Association, Democratic Governors Association. Others have not yet determined how best to participate. With decades of experience working with and raising money for associations covering governors, lieutenant governors, attorneys general and other state/municipal officials, Cowen Consulting helps clients make the right investments and get the most out of their memberships.

coorindate federal and state action

Engage state officials in federal advocacy efforts. Elected officials at the state level are the ultimate “grasstops” lobbyists. Cowen Consulting can help mobilize them in support of client needs at the federal level.

Political intelligence

Provide political intelligence. Certain businesses aren’t looking to advocate but instead want a better read of the political landscape as well as the policy and procurement trends. Cowen Consulting works with clients to better understand “where the puck is going.”