Beyond the Ordinary

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Strategic Political Consulting & Public Affairs

We provide the high-level vision and tactical execution required to win in the court of public opinion and at the ballot box.

  • Strategic Political Consulting: Direct advisory for candidates, unions, and advocacy groups on core messaging, positioning, and multi-channel campaign strategies for electoral and legislative victories.

  • Public Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement: Mapping and engaging the "influence ecosystem"—from think tanks and government agencies to labor rights and workforce development coalitions—to build a unified front on key policy issues.

  • Nonprofit Strategy & Community Outreach: Assisting nonprofits in scaling their impact through strategic outreach plans, sustainable community partnerships, and public engagement campaigns that convert awareness into action.

Legislative Advocacy & Crisis Management

When the stakes are high and the timeline is short, we provide the leadership necessary to protect your interests and advance your agenda.

  • Legislative & Policy Strategy: Expert guidance through the legislative life cycle—crafting policy proposals, conducting high-level briefings on complex issues (pension reform, healthcare, collective bargaining), and executing disciplined lobbying efforts.

  • Crisis Communications: Rapid-response media relations and public messaging. We leverage high-profile campaign experience to stabilize the narrative and protect organizational reputation during active crises.

  • State & Local Alignment: Bridging the gap between national priorities and local reality. We support national organizations in aligning federal efforts with statehouses, empowering local affiliates, and building functional relationships with state and local governments.

"Success in public affairs isn't about one meeting or one ad buy; it’s about aligning the federal, state, and local levels so they all pull in the same direction. At TJD Strategies, we ensure that your national vision is backed by local power." 

Founder Tim Dupin, TJD Strategies

 

What We Offer: Political Strategy & Power Building

At TJD Strategies, we don’t just participate in the political process—we engineer it. We provide the technical expertise and the ground-level grit required to win elections, pass legislation, and grow institutional influence.

Political Fundraising & PAC Excellence

We specialize in building the financial engines that power political movements. From compliance to cultivation, we ensure your organization has the "hard" and "soft" money required to compete.

  • PAC Strategy & Management: Leveraging experience with FIREPAC to design donor cultivation and engagement strategies that build long-term financial war chests.

  • Digital Fundraising Campaigns: Designing and implementing multi-channel digital campaigns across social media and email platforms to drive online donations.

  • Event-Based Fundraising: Developing high-level donor engagement strategies and events tailored to advocacy organizations and political candidates.

Operations & Grassroots Mobilization

Winning happens on the ground. We provide the roadmap for building and scaling grassroots programs that move the needle.

  • Field Program Strategy: Advising on volunteer recruitment, national coordination, and the scaling of on-the-ground operations.

  • Volunteer Management: Training organizations to recruit, manage, and mobilize volunteers for high-stakes community organizing and advocacy.

  • Crisis Response Support: Providing immediate, strategic field support to stabilize campaigns facing sudden external threats.

Organizational Influence & Messaging

We help you navigate the internal and external complexities of political positioning.

  • Endorsement Process Optimization: Building transparent, strategic endorsement frameworks that boost political influence while unifying member communication and reducing internal backlash.

  • Strategic Communications Consulting: Crafting messaging that resonates across diverse audiences—from rank-and-file union members to swing-district voters.

  • Political Training Program Development: Auditing existing programs or building custom curricula (workshops, lectures, special projects) to ensure your team is equipped for high-impact results.

"Politics is a game of resources and timing. Our job is to ensure that when the window of opportunity opens, your organization has the funding, the field team, and the message ready to walk through it. We don't just build campaigns; we build capacity." 

Founder Tim Dupin, TJD Strategies

Contract Negotiations 

At TJD Strategies, we don’t just "negotiate"—we architect the leverage necessary to secure your organization’s future. Drawing on decades of leadership at IAFF Local 42 and the International Association of Fire Fighters, we provide specialized expertise in high-pressure labor environments.

Collective Bargaining & Contract Architecture

We move beyond standard table tactics to develop a comprehensive bargaining strategy that aligns your financial goals with operational reality.

  • Strategic Positioning: Developing data-driven "comparable" studies and economic narratives that force a favorable settlement.

  • First Contract Negotiation & Unit Launch: Specialized expertise in guiding newly organized units through the inaugural bargaining process. We transform raw momentum into a sustainable legal framework, establishing foundational standards for wages, seniority, and safety while navigating the unique tension of a first-time labor-management relationship.

  • Impasse & Interest Arbitration: Providing expert guidance through mediation and arbitration when the traditional process breaks down.

  • Benefit Protection: Specializing in the preservation of pensions, healthcare, and occupational health standards (Cancer/PTSD/Behavioral Health).

Crisis Representation & Grievance Management

When individual member rights or organizational integrity are under threat, we provide the "Incident Command" structure for your legal and labor response.

  • High-Stakes Representation: Counseling leadership on complex disciplinary matters and "just cause" protections.

  • Conflict Resolution: Implementing grievance strategies that protect the contract while maintaining essential labor-management relationships.

Membership Mobilization & Internal Organizing

A contract is only as strong as the membership behind it. We help you build the internal power necessary to back up your demands at the table.

  • Voter Education & Turnout: Utilizing tools like NGP VAN and VoterVoice to mobilize your base for ballot initiatives and internal ratifications.

  • Leadership Development: Training the next generation of stewards and local leaders to ensure institutional stability.

"I have led a 1,500-member affiliate union through the most challenging economic cycles in recent history. I know that a contract isn't just a legal document—it’s a promise of safety, dignity, and security for the people on the front lines. TJD Strategies ensures that promise is kept."

Founder Tim Dupin, TJD Strategies