How We Work
Built for mission-driven work
Think of us less like a PR firm, more like retained counsel: experienced professionals available when you need us, structured to fit your operations and procurement requirements.
Engagement models
Flexible by design
Monthly Retainer
Predictable capacity at a fixed monthly cost. Hours, deliverables, or general availability—structured around your needs.
Consistent access without full-time overhead.
On-Call Services
Master agreement for rapid deployment. No ongoing commitment—call when you need us.
Crisis capacity without ongoing costs.
Interim Contract
Fixed-term engagement tied to a vacancy, transition, or major initiative. Clear milestones.
Leadership during transitions.
Project-Based
Scoped work with defined deliverables. Comms plans, audits, campaigns, or discrete projects.
Specific initiatives needing expertise.
What to expect
How we show up
Rapid deployment
Days, not weeks. No steep learning curve—we've done this before and come ready to contribute.
Embedded approach
Your meetings, your systems, your voice. The goal is to feel like part of your staff.
Transparent communication
Regular check-ins, clear scope, honest counsel—even when it's not what you want to hear.
Contracting
Procurement compatibility
We've been on the public agency side of procurement. We know the process takes time, requires documentation, and involves multiple stakeholders. We're set up to make that easier, not harder.
We work comfortably within:
- RFP and RFQ frameworks
- Professional services agreements
- Master services agreements with task orders
- Cooperative purchasing arrangements and pre-qualified vendor pools
- Direct procurement under agency thresholds
If your organization has specific procurement requirements or contracting preferences, we're happy to discuss how to structure an engagement that meets your needs.
Experience
