The Riverside Edge

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Riverside specializes in Federal, state and local government relations and advocacy. What differentiates us is our innate ability to transform your policy objectives into a customized strategy that is proactive, innovative and advocates desired outcomes. We have assumed many vital responsibilities over the years as essential congressional office and committee staff, devised and implemented policy and advocacy strategies for non-governmental organizations, and executed corporate-level strategies on behalf of “E- and C-level” authorities. 

In this industry where timing, knowledge and “intelligence” mean so much, Riverside’s personal relationships with key decision makers provides clients with this very distinct competitive advantage. Riverside’s access enables us to track policy developments and trends before they become public, giving our clients that crucial strategic edge. In Washington, change is inevitable and when change happens, Riverside is ahead of it, and works with clients to adapt their strategic plans, collaboratively and deliberately.

We’ve spent years on the receiving end of incomplete, uninformed, and failed strategies. We’ve seen how and why those failures were imminent. We’ve worked the process from deep inside and know what is required and, more importantly, when. We were the “process”. This granular level insight and intimate understanding of “process” allows Riverside to effectively manage client objectives through even the most complex legislative efforts. So, as we engage those decision makers inherent in the process, intimately familiar with their expectations, we can execute targeted strategies to guide our clients’ interests through the muddied bureaucracy. 

Riverside brings a deep understanding of the advocacy and communications tools that effectively influence public policy debates on Capitol Hill. Coupled with our experience developing and executing advocacy and communications strategies for nonprofits and private foundations, Riverside tailors plans that deliver strategic advocacy communications and educational opportunities that ensure results. 

Riverside works closely with clients to develop communications and advocacy plans that work in concert to ensure maximum effectiveness, enhancing briefings, learning sessions, and advocacy activities with clear, compelling evidence-based communications and educational material tailored to decision makers’ needs.

Our advocacy and communications efforts can also be tailored to amplify visibility and secure support from influencers from relevant constituencies by building strategic partnerships, coalitions and alliances to advance our client’s goals.

Riverside offers more than Capitol Hill engagement and legislative solutions to meet client objectives. Our years of service to the Congress have allowed us to establish and enjoy innumerable personal and professional relationships that extend deep into Executive Branch agencies. We understand that client programs and/or products that are readily available and marketable today may be failing to realize the full and powerful reach of their unique offering, and how an introduction to the Federal government could positively impact the growth of their business and expand to a national level.

Fundamental to success with Riverside is our long history and expertise in the Federal appropriations process, coupled with a deep understanding of the complexities of budget planning, execution and government contracting. Our personal reach into agency program offices adds a tactical element to any strategy that provides more opportunities for exposure as we introduce client priorities to essential players and decision makers across the Federal spectrum. 

At Riverside, we recognize that your goals, and investment in us to help achieve them, are always paramount. We believe there is no substitute for consistent, personal contact and we extend that communication to Capitol Hill on behalf of our clients. Riverside works closely with clients in an ongoing manner to analyze, assess, and update strategies and goals that will ensure success. A partnership with Riverside is not just professional, it’s personal.