Okma Strategic Consulting was founded by MJ Okma, an advocacy and public affairs strategist based in New York specializing in legislative and issue campaigns; coalition building; government funding risks and opportunities; and strategic messaging to resource community programs and change policy and attitudes.
Let’s work together to:
>> Build comprehensive and effective campaigns to shape policy and pass local legislation.
>> Develop strategic messaging to reach and teach new audiences about your organization’s advocacy priorities and services.
>> Foster coalition building to further advance your organizational goals.
>> Design and implement strategies to secure funding from New York City or State.
>> Connect elected officials to your programs, services, and events to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
>> and more—let’s connect!
Our Services
Government Funding
New York City and the State contract billions of dollars yearly to nonprofit organizations and their programs and services. We'll work with you to identify funding opportunities and develop strategies for your budget proposals to be seen by elected officials and put into action.
Coalition Building
Strong coalitions are essential for effective advocacy. We can help connect you to existing coalitions, build cross-sector partnerships, or work to get a new coalition off the ground by helping identify partners, defining key elements, and conducting ongoing evaluations.
Issue Advocacy Campaigns
Issue advocacy succeeds when it is clear, strategic, and actionable. Our team will conduct a landscape analysis, identify key stakeholders, and work with you to craft an effective and budget-conscious campaign to influence policy around your key issues.
Government Relations
Get noticed by government stakeholders in the areas that you serve! We can help develop and implement a strategy to strengthen your name recognition and foster mutually beneficial partnerships between your organization and elected officials.
Legislative Campaigns
Have an idea for a new bill or need to get a stalled piece of legislation moving? We’ll work with your staff, community partners, policymakers, and their teams to effectively develop and introduce new legislation or help advance your organization's current legislative priorities.
Strategic Messaging
Effective advocacy requires a well-crafted message to reach and teach new allies. Together, we can make sure your message breaks through to community stakeholders, funders, and elected officials with support tailoring your communications to diverse audiences.