Welcome to Firefly
A Black and woman-owned government affairs and advocacy firm
Our Expertise
The Firefly Way
At Firefly Advocacy, we leverage our understanding of government affairs and politics to seamlessly integrate legislative advocacy and relationship management, aligning a steadfast commitment to advancing our clients’ goals with winning strategies.
Portfolio
Partnering with Birth Justice Collaborative to shape and advance its policy priorities, with timely, organized support at the Capitol and in community.
Guiding Lake Street Council's legislative strategy with strong, bipartisan relationships at the Capitol and quick pivots as opportunities evolve during session.
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Helping leaders with lived experience turn their knowledge into policy recommendations, and preparing them to advocate at the Capitol with confidence and ownership.
What we do
Effective government relations requires understanding where decisions are made, who influences them, and how to turn your priorities into an actionable strategy.
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Foster effective relationships with policymakers
Build and maintain effective relationships with lawmakers and increase the likelihood of positive policy outcomes. We empower organizations to engage strategically with decision-makers by taking the guesswork out of legislative advocacy.
Your organization's perspective matters. We provide an intuitive space that makes lobbying and advocacy an accessible and personal experience. Activate your organization's interest in the democratic process, and influence decisions directly impacting your organization and community.
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Take your solution from an idea to a legislative action
Illuminate the path from insightful ideas to impactful policy solutions. We partner with you in taking your organization’s unique perspectives and overlay them with the fundamentals of effective policy development.
Let's take your bright ideas from the board room, to potential legislative solutions. We meticulously identify key issues that resonate with your mission, ensuring that the most impactful policy solutions. Join us in lighting the way from organizational inspiration to meaningful legislative change.
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Carefully choose the best policy option
Propel your legislative goals forward. We take a dynamic approach to policy analysis, actively engaging with your organization to carefully select the most impactful policy options.
Our hands-on approach guides you through the intended and unintended impact of policy decisions. We help you understand how current or proposed policies may impact your organization.
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Stay informed and get the most up to date advice
Understand the ever-evolving legislative and regulatory landscape and its impact on your organization's decision-making. We actively analyze legislative and regulatory developments, ensuring your organization is well-informed about potential challenges and opportunities. Partner with us to understand the political context and navigate it effectively, transforming challenges into opportunities for success.
Our hands-on approach guides you through the complexities, highlighting the path to informed decisions that demand awareness and strategic action.
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Bringing together diverse groups with common interests
Form alliances and partnerships among diverse groups to work collectively toward a common goal. We manage the important work of coalition building to get to a consensus and activate shared interests into action.
Identify potential collaborators, foster relationships, coordinate efforts, and maintain communication to ensure effective collaboration in achieving shared objectives.
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Prepare your teams to carry out your legislative plan effectively
Empower your teams to execute your legislative plan effectively through our action-oriented training services. We take a hands-on approach and engage with your team to design and deliver customized training programs.
We don't just provide information; we facilitate immersive sessions that equip your teams with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the legislative landscape confidently. From understanding the intricacies of proposed policies to mastering effective advocacy techniques, our training initiatives focus on actionable insights.
What we stand for
Our commitment extends beyond advocacy; we are dedicated to driving social change that promotes racial equity and self-determination.
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We hold ourselves to fair and impartial treatment of all individuals, regardless of their racial background, ensuring that people of all races have equal opportunities, rights, and protections and that systemic discrimination or bias based on race is actively addressed and eliminated.
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We believe in doing the right thing even when no one is looking, maintaining a high standard of ethics.
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We create spaces where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued regardless of background, identity, or characteristics.
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Working together with others is a cornerstone of how we work. We believe collaboration fosters teamwork, encourages open communication, and recognizes the value of collective contributions.
Testimonials
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Managing Director
The Firefly team has been wonderful to work with. They are respected and valued within community and advocacy spaces. They provide timely, organized and well informed support for developing and advancing our policy priorities.
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Executive Director
Firefly Advocacy has been a wonderful partner. Fatima Moore and former Representative Hodan Hassan have both deep and up-to-the-minute knowledge about legislative strategy, and they maintain strong relationships with legislators of all stripes. They know how to quickly pivot on strategy as opportunities evolve during the legislative session. I always feel like our work is a priority to them and that the team is committed to our success.
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Executive Director
Firefly pairs deep policy expertise with an effective, collaborative approach that helps clients turn their priorities into action. Fatima and her team helped leaders with lived experience translate their knowledge and ideas into policy recommendations and prepared them to advocate at the Capitol with confidence and ownership.
Let’s connect
We believe in more than just providing government affairs and advocacy services; we stand side by side with you, transforming your vision into impactful policy solutions and winning strategies.
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