STATE AND FEDERAL LOBBYING AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS EXPERTS SERVING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC POLICY CHANGE

CFM Advocates provides corporate, nonprofit and public clients with principled, fact-based advocacy that achieves results. We are highly experienced, maintain strategic relationships and possess the political moxie needed to pass legislation, secure funding and execute media campaigns. Most of our team members have worked in government, so we understand how the process works and who to contact to get results. We promise to outwork anyone.

STATE AFFAIRS

A reputation for integrity and a track record of budget and policy success for corporate, nonprofit and public clients.

Our Approach

FEDERAL AFFAIRS

Our federal team has brought home millions of dollars from competitive federal grants for ports and transit agencies.

Delivering Results

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Effectively using media relations and strategic communications to tackle issue management, crisis planning and response.

Shaping Opinion

CFM ON ISSUES

More Disasters Demand Better Risk Management

The frequency and intensity of natural disasters is increasing, causing extraordinary damage and human dislocation. In addition to combating climate change, we need much better disaster management to reduce risk.

A Plea to Address Growing Global Nuclear Threat

The nuclear club is expanding and the number of nuclear warheads is growing. The New York Times editorial board urges incoming President Trump to prioritize nuclear diplomacy while there's still time. It could shape his legacy.

What Makes a Story Good? Great Storytellers.

To become a great storyteller, you could study story structure, character development and emotional resonance. Or, you could spend time watching stand-up comedians like Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan who are expert storytellers.

CFM SUCCESS STORIES

Take a look at all our case studies here.

Erickson, Inc.

Helping an industrial helicopter company prepare for a crisis and then deal with a crisis.

Navigating School Labor Talks and Avoiding a Strike

Assisting school district leaders navigate major budget cuts, tense labor negotiations and the possibility of a strike.

Preserving Critical Support for Child Abuse Victims

Using shuttle diplomacy to avert serious child advocacy budget cuts by convincing lawmakers to backfill stalled federal financial support.

Preventing a Tax on Broadcaster FCC Licenses

Developing a consensus legislative fix for broadcasters to avoid state taxation of intangible assets like FCC licenses.

Building the Case for Completing Rail Corridor

Rewriting a federal grant application combined with effective advocacy resulted in $16 million for the Port of Longview rail corridor.

Responding to Catastrophic Flood Prevention

Unplugging a bureaucratic logjam that allowed resumption of annual Mt. St. Helens surveys to protect communities from catastrophic flooding.