Legislative & Budget Lobbying

We know the players, because we were on the team.

Successful advocacy means not just being in the arena, but being in the game. We bring to the table unmatched experience and knowledge. For decades we have worked with the influencers who make up state and local governments – the people who decide what bills are passed and where funds go.

Be it protecting the livelihoods of workers or securing millions of dollars to benefit the residents of New York City and New York State, YNY's coordinated efforts speak for themselves. Relationships are crucial, but YNY also has the unique know-how to advocate for our clients when the traditional ways of lobbying are not an option.

"YNY has been an incredibly effective partner in helping us to identify and secure funding that has had a direct and positive impact on the lives of our public school students throughout the five boroughs. With their guidance and hard work – and thanks to their judgement and the depth of their relationships – we've consistently secured significant support from both the City and the State."

— Richard Stopol | NYC Outward Bound Schools

Our lobbying strategies:

  • Sharing Our Knowledge
We don’t just get the politics here, we were and are a part of it. Our phone calls get answered because we earn respect with our partners.
  • Public & Media Events
Whether it’s a rally, press conference, or other event. we make it happen from planning to execution. Our audacious approach always draws a crowd.
  • Face-to-Face
When you have a case to make, why send a stranger? We’re familiar faces, and we know every nook and cranny to find you support.
  • Coordinating Our Efforts
Nothing speaks louder than the masses. Our engagement of the communities we’re in means we see who needs to say what for the best results.
  • Social Media & Digital Advocacy
Our experts don’t only go after obvious audiences for your campaign, we know the political landscape to deliver the most effective following.

Case Study

While Outward Bound has developed a well-known brand as one of the nation’s most respected and innovative leadership and character-building organizations, the specific educational programs and policies of local not-for-profit New York City Outward Bound were less understood. Seeking to develop relationships throughout State and City government and secure funding for their well-regarded New York City educational programs, NYC Outward Bound hired YNY to help make their case.

YNY put a plan in place that included:

  • The creation of new informational materials to highlight the group and its successes with NYC public school students
  • Lobbying visits to legislative offices to provide briefings
  • Tours with local elected officials of Outward Bound schools and programs
  • Involvement of key legislative leaders in Outward Bound’s intergenerational leadership programs
  • Comprehensive budget proposals focused on the needs of New York City public school students
  • Targeted media initiatives – including press conferences and events – that also involved local elected officials.
  • Press events/interviews

Results

Over the past several years, New York City Outward Bound has consistently secured significant operational and capital funding from both New York State and New York City that has helped them to expand their educational network to ten small public high schools in five boroughs. NYC Outward Bound continues to make a difference in the lives of countless New York City students and YNY is an extremely proud partner in their efforts.