We get it. Coalition building can be a lot. We can help.

DCS TeamMay 15, 2024Pennsylvania, Advocacy, Grassroots Advocacy, grassroots organizing, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Coalition, Coalition Management, Coalition Building

Coalition Management: Want to Grow Your Message? Grow a Movement.

So you’ve picked your policy priority. Now the million dollar question: how are you going to get decision-makers to sit up, take notice, and take action on your issue?

DCS TeamMay 31, 2023Advocacy, advocate engagement, Grassroots Advocacy, Coalitions, Coalition, Grassroots, grassroots organizing

Quantity vs. Quality? Always Take Quality (psst…It Can Help Build Quantity Too!)

When it comes to coalitions and grassroots organizing, do we want a lot of advocates, or do we want really engaged advocates? Both answers can be right at the same time, but we believe in focusing on quality first.

John DennyMarch 15, 2023Grassroots Advocacy, Grassroots, Coalitions, Coalition, Advocacy, advocate engagement, grassroots advocacy

This is When Pittsburgh Philanthropy Is at its Best

At times of crisis like the one we are now in, the Pittsburgh philanthropic community is at its very best. Why? Because during an emergency, foundations make a critical (and fundamental) adjustment: they place charity above strategic philanthropy.

Food for ThoughtJohn DennyApril 6, 2020Pennsylvania, Public Policy, Advocacy, Government Relations, Lobbyist, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Legislation Drafting, Communications, Consultants, Pittsburgh community, philanthropy, John Denny

Digital Advocacy is the "New Normal"

Across the country, we’re experiencing drastic changes in our everyday lives. With offices and businesses moving their operations online almost overnight, digital advocacy has never been more important.

Food for ThoughtCassie RusnakApril 1, 2020Pennsylvania, Public Policy, Advocacy, Government Relations, Lobbyist, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Legislation Drafting, Communications, Consultants, digital advocacy

The Biggest Challenge for a New Foundation? Measuring Impact.

Getting a foundation off the ground is never an easy task. But measuring the impact of a fledgling organization is often the hardest task of all.

Tricks and Treats for your Fall Social Media Strategy

Digital and social media trends are changing constantly, and it can feel overwhelming keeping up with all the latest and greatest tools each year. Here are some simple tricks that are worth learning!

Leaves Falling and Town Hall-ing: Busy 3rd Quarter Shaping Up for DCS & Clients

We like to think our team here at Denny Civic Solutions is no slouch when it comes to keeping busy. But if anyone puts our work ethic to shame, it’s our clients.

Events and Updates, DCS NewsDCS TeamAugust 29, 2019Family Care Act, paid family leave, DCS Events, Pennsylvania, Public Policy, Advocacy, Government Relations, Lobbyist, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Legislation Drafting, Communications, Consultants

When Patience Is An Action – and When It’s Inaction

How do we balance patience and urgency, especially in the work we do for our clients?

Learning and Reflecting, Food for ThoughtJohn DennyAugust 28, 2019Pennsylvania, Public Policy, Advocacy, Government Relations, Lobbyist, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Legislation Drafting, Communications, Consultants