Public Policy — Updates — Denny Civic Solutions

Announcing Our Newest DCS Strategic Partner: Meg Snead

As the scope of our work here at DCS continues to grow, so does our team of strategic partners!

DCS TeamMarch 18, 2024Meg Snead, DHS, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Consultant, Public Policy, Health Care Policy, Human Services, Human Services Policy, Pennsylvania

The Do’s and Don’ts of Strategic Event Planning

“If you build it, they will come.” Yeah, sure they will.

DCS TeamMarch 1, 2024Event Planning, DCS Events, Strategy, Advocacy, Public Policy, Government Relations

Getting the Most Out of Your Grassroots Advocates

The old 90/10 rule: 90% of the work is done by 10% of the people. Don’t fear it — embrace it! Read our tips on how to maximize the impact of your most engaged supporters.

DCS TeamFebruary 24, 2023Advocacy, Coalition, Grassroots, Grassroots Advocacy, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Politics

DCS Intern Spotlight: Meet Isabel Lam

Student government, chocolate soufflés, and starring in Disney+ shows. What do they all have in common? They’re all things our new intern Isabel Lam spends time doing!

DCS TeamJanuary 24, 2023Public Affairs, Public Policy, University of Pittsburgh, Internships, DCS Internship Program, Pittsburgh

5 Top Tips for Building Your Message Grid

Time and again, the Message Grid has helped us and our clients define the overall narrative of an initiative, by defining ourselves and our opponents first.

DCS TeamAugust 15, 2022Message Grid, Messaging, Communications, Advocacy, Public Policy, Nonprofit

Donor Milk Bill Gathering Momentum

On June 7, SB 1202, also known as Owen’s Law, was voted unanimously out of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee!

Charlie LotzJune 14, 2022Donor Milk, Milk Bank, Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank, Owen's Law, Senator Michele Brooks, Public Policy, Advocacy, digital advocacy

"How To" Series: Introducing our Digital Advocacy Day downloadable guide

Whether it’s to influence lawmakers, gather public support, raise funds, or simply engage your membership – digital advocacy days are here to stay.

Charlie LotzJune 14, 2022Advocacy, Digital Advocacy Day, digital advocacy, Public Policy, How To Series, Free download, Free guides

Making Black History, This February and Beyond: An Interview with Rochelle Jackson, Founder, Black Women's Policy Center

As February comes to an end, we wanted to spotlight an extraordinary person and organization making Black history – and who reminds us that Black history isn’t something we should stop thinking about once March 1st rolls around.

DCS TeamFebruary 25, 2022Black Women's Policy Center, Black Women's Policy Agenda, Black History Month, Nonprofit, Advocacy, Public Policy, Public Affairs

This Year, Halloween Week Got “Erie”: The DCS Team at KeyCon 2021

Working to make advocacy and public policy less…spooky.

DCS TeamNovember 19, 2021Erie, Nonprofit, Nonprofit Conference, Keycon, Pennsylvania, Advocacy, Public Policy, Training, Pennsylvania Prison Society, KeyCon, Amachi Pittsburgh, Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank, NCEE, The Pittsburgh Promise, The Nonprofit Partnership