Our Work
Change
Change starts with insights, tactics, clear communications, and innovative engagement strategies. Next comes hard work. David does not just guide you on what to do, he stands up for your interests by bringing together federal and local leaders with business and community interests.
Abelson Partners secures sustainable solutions to complex problems
Developing and implementing effective strategies to advance organizational goals and priorities
Leading strategic planning efforts for non-profits and local government coalitions
Advising directors and senior management on organizational strategies
Representing directors and senior management with elected officials and agency personnel
Managing government coalitions, including designing and implementing work plans and budgets
David is recognized for designing and applying innovative strategies that bridge the gap between federal priorities and local interests, values and priorities, and for his effective advocacy on behalf of local governments and non-profit organizations.
Strategy Development
& Implementation
Designing and implementing organizational strategies is the core of David’s work. He collaborates with you to develop avenues for attaining your objectives, and advocates with large agencies to secure solutions that accomplish your economic and community goals.
Whether representing an advocacy organization, a local government coalition or a federal contractor, David has successfully designed and advocated for solutions that bring together complex science with sound public policy. The foundation is finding common ground to support viable solutions. Getting there requires facilitating dialogue, often among disparate parties, and adapting tactics as the project evolves and opportunities emerge.
Public Affairs & Engagement
Local government and community engagement too often is viewed as a box to check, resulting in unnecessary, protracted disagreements that foil the endgame. Through proactive engagement, David helps forge lasting solutions the community will embrace.
David brings to the table a history of developing effective local government coalitions, cultivating community support, and guiding clients through difficult issues. By listening, finding common ground, and recognizing and responding to evolving positions, David works through disagreements to reach broadly supported, sustainable policies.
Management & Advisement
Many organizations have a clear vision but struggle to build effective teams and efficient processes. David serves as a sounding board and provides an objective, independent voice that helps improve internal deliberations and management decisions. His work advising senior management on a range of organizational challenges includes:
Executive advisory/strategic planning
Organizational structure and team capacity
Personnel decisions
Performance goals
Advocacy
Throughout his career, David has faced difficult, protracted disagreements. None of the challenges presented are met with simple solutions. Most decisions have political ramifications, adding a layer of complexity. Central to his success is helping the parties understand one another, bridging gaps that too often impede or stop solutions from being identified, agreed upon or enacted.