The core mission of the Conaway Graves Group is to provide the highest level of federal affairs advocacy for our clients. Our collective strengths, diverse competencies and personal relationships provide a unique advantage when strategizing a plan that puts our clients in the best possible position for success. The result is a tailored, pragmatic plan with the mission of achieving advantageous outcomes.

You need to know people before you need people. That is the fundamental concept that our reputation management practice is built upon. We are proactive in our approach to ensure our clients are connected to relationships that matter—creating positive, lasting impressions and establishing roadmaps toward shaping future outcomes.

Planning and positioning for success is often supported by identifying and engaging like-minded interest groups to facilitate strategic partnerships and coalitions. Our team assists clients with the identification, organization, and mobilization of aligned and politically relevant stakeholders.

Whether developing or refreshing a strategic plan, the Conaway Graves Group team offers a comprehensive outlook and informed insights from a position of experience. Our varied viewpoints enhance perspective, strengthening tactics and the establishment of actionable timelines and realistic outcomes.

Maintaining a competitive advantage frequently begins by gaining an understanding of the motivation, operating environment and trajectory of the government decision-making process. The Conaway Graves Group is uniquely positioned with the technical expertise, proven political acumen and influential connections to gain valuable, actionable feedback on key issues. Issue monitoring and intelligence prepares our clients for strategic decisions and on-going plan analysis.

Managing politically active associations and coalitions requires experience and strategic planning to maintain solidarity in the mission and compliance with a complexity of laws and regulatory frameworks. Whether existing or new, the Conaway Graves Group has a proven track record of working with a diverse range of clients and assisting them with developing or refreshing their vision. We offer full-service management and administration to assist in the development of action-based planning. Management services include, but are not limited to:

• Event Planning & Management
• Congressional Briefings
• Field Organization
• Executive & Association Travel
• Board Meetings & Executive Events
• Record Keeping and Meeting Minutes
• Member Databases
• Bookkeeping
• Tax Filings
• Membership Dues & Collection
• Invoicing and Disbursements
• Administrative Services
• Regulatory and Congressional Ethics Compliance
• Meeting Facilitation & Execution
• Budgeting & Financial Forecasting
• PAC Establishment & Stewardship
• Agenda Preparation & Implementation
• Corporate Governance

Known as prolific fundraisers on Capitol Hill, the Conaway Graves Group remains a politically active firm. Through our collective and shared experiences, we provide planning and implementation of a customized PAC program centered on creatively maximizing visibility and effective engagement. Additional full and partial PAC management and strategy services include, but are not limited to:

The Conaway Graves Group can facilitate compliance with federal election laws and Federal Election Commission regulations. Additional PAC Strategy services include:

• Strategic Giving Budgets
• Event Planning
• Bank Accounts
• Bookkeeping
• Deposits
• Disbursements
• PAC Establishment
• Regulatory & Legal Compliance
• Solidification & Expansion of Contributors
• Contributor Recognition/Awards
• Strategic Contribution Budgets
• Administrative Services

Developing an effective communication strategy can be a vital component of policy success. Utilizing strategic partnerships with public relations and communication firms throughout the country, the Conaway Graves Group constructs tailored communication strategies with the right partners to ensure advocacy efforts remain collaborative and united.