Areas of Expertise

Project-Based Advisory (Short- & Long-Term)

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  • Strategic counsel on high-priority policy and reputational issues

  • Rapid-response planning and execution for time-sensitive initiatives

  • Stakeholder mapping, engagement, and alliance development

  • Nationwide lobbying firm procurement and management advisory

Strategic Planning & Organizational Design

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  • Comprehensive assessment of current communications and government affairs capabilities

  • Gap analysis: organizational structure vs. evolving needs

  • Team design, role clarity, and workflow optimization

  • Alignment of enterprise priorities with execution capabilities

Executive Staffing & Team Build-Out

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  • Recruitment of experienced communications and government affairs professionals

  • Role definition and competency modeling

  • Interim and fractional leadership solutions

  • Advisory support to build high-performing, integrated teams

Board Governance Advisory

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  • Expertise in helping non-profit organizations improve board oversight, director recruitment, and strategic leadership

  • Advisory for onboarding, training, and succession planning to build a high-performing, mission-focused board

  • Aligning governance with organizational goals, and enhancing decision-making processes

Engagement Models

  • Retainer-based strategic advisory

  • Fixed-fee project engagements

  • Non-profit pricing

  • Success-based executive search and placement

  • Other options based on client needs

Get In Touch

Phone (Direct): (484) 575-6655

Patrick@nortonpublicaffairs.com

Mailing Address:

245 Hastings Avenue

Havertown, PA 19083