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Making It Easier for Volunteers to Engage in Grassroots Advocacy

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The Ewald Consulting Government Relations team provides various services to help associations achieve their legislative aims. Government Affairs Director Valerie Dosland says the team is well-equipped for success. “Each member of our team has previous experience working as legislative staff inside the Minnesota capitol and provides a broad range of skills to our lobbying team. Each of us specializes in specific issue areas — ranging from early childhood and K-12 education to health and human services, local government, elections, taxes, and transportation.”  

As government relations continue to evolve, the Ewald Consulting team remains vigilant to adapt and support its clients from a position of strength. “We have greatly expanded our capabilities to provide effective grassroots engagement strategies for our clients,” Valerie continues. “This includes bringing on grassroots advocacy software to make it easier for our clients to engage in the legislative process.” In the most recent legislative session, associations that leveraged grassroots advocacy tools to augment their impact saw engagement from members at higher levels than ever before.

Ewald Consulting Welcomes Josh Ney as Senior Government Relations Manager 

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October 2023 – Leading AMC and government relations firm Ewald Consulting is happy to announce the addition of Josh Ney to our Government Relations team as a Senior Government Relations Manager.  

Josh joins Ewald Consulting with over 12 years of experience in public service representing elected officials at the state and federal levels. He most recently was the human services, homelessness and housing, and addiction policy advisor for Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, where he led budget and policy strategy development and shepherded historic investments for Minnesota’s children, families, and seniors through the legislative process. This includes the passage of the largest HHS and housing budget bills in state history.  

Before joining the Governor’s office, Josh was manager of state affairs at the Alzheimer’s Association. He previously was committee legislative assistant to the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee and a legislative aide to two state senators. Prior to his state public service, Josh was Deputy Legislative Assistant for appropriations and budget for a United States Senator in Washington, DC.   

“We are thrilled to add Josh to our Government Relations team, “said Valerie Dosland, Director of Government Relations at Ewald Consulting. “His legislative experience, knowledge of the legislative process, and his strong bipartisan relationships will be a great asset for our clients.”  

Josh has a MS degree in Public Affairs from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a BA in Political Science and French Linguistics from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He served as a 2017-2018 Humphrey School Policy Fellow and was on its board from 2018-2022. Josh also participated in the Minneapolis Regional Chamber’s Leadership Twin Cities program from 2021-2022. In 2019, Governor Walz appointed Josh to the Board of Directors at the Minnesota Humanities Center, where he is currently Board Chair.  

Ewald Consulting Expands Its Association Sales Services Through Acquisition of Pierre Productions & Promotions 

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September 28, 2023 – Ewald Consulting, a trusted leader in association management, proudly announces its acquisition of Pierre Productions & Promotions, a prominent player in association advertising, sponsorship, and booth sales solutions. This strategic acquisition signifies Ewald Consulting’s unwavering commitment to offering comprehensive support to associations and solidifies its position as a premier provider of association sales services.  

For more than two decades, Pierre Productions & Promotions, led by the accomplished Betsy Pierre, has been synonymous with top-notch association advertising, sponsorship, and booth sales solutions. This acquisition not only brings Betsy Pierre’s stellar reputation but also her extensive network of association relationships into the Ewald Consulting family. 

Ewald Consulting is excited about expanding its sales support offerings and is poised to provide even greater value to associations seeking to enhance their revenue and reach. The combined resources and expertise of Ewald Consulting and Pierre Productions & Promotions will enable Ewald Consulting to deliver an enhanced suite of services customized to meet the distinctive needs of associations. 

“With our already robust, experienced, and driven sales team, the addition of Betsy Pierre and her team from Pierre Productions & Promotions cements Ewald Consulting’s status as the preeminent choice for association sales services,” said CEO David Ewald. “We invite associations to explore our comprehensive services and encourage them to connect with us to discuss how we can collaborate to achieve their objectives.”  

For inquiries or further details regarding Ewald Consulting’s expanded services following the acquisition of Pierre Productions & Promotions, please contact Paul Hanscom, Ewald Consulting Chief Growth Officer.  

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Who’s Got Your Back? Talking Sponsors with Lucas McCann

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In this episode, we revisit a 2022 episode featuring Lucas McCann, President, and CEO of Big Red M, an association management firm based out of Virginia. We will discuss sponsorship sales in a volatile environment and how you can make the most of your sponsors.

Takeaways:

  1. Sponsors are out there. Despite the disruption to live events, sponsors are ready to come back in person or in a virtual capacity. Many associations have expanded sponsorship options to include more virtual and hybrid events.
  2. Understand the sponsor’s value proposition as well as the members’ needs. Would each party work well for the other? It is important to consider what impacts, good or bad, could come from a sponsorship.
  3. Don’t be afraid to say no. If a sponsorship is not a good fit for your organization, it’s better in the long run to give a prospective sponsor feedback up front.
  4. Communicate well. Ask the sponsor after the event if they found it beneficial and ask your members the same. These questions will help you maintain relationships and potentially develop a fruitful partnership with your sponsor.

 

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