Rock Paper Strategies

Rock Paper Strategies was founded in 2015 in Portland, United States, with a clear purpose: to provide thoughtful, strategic communications and public affairs support to organizations that are doing meaningful work. The agency was built around the principle that effective advocacy and communications should be grounded in authenticity and genuine relationships, not just tactics. From its headquarters at 625 NW Everett St in Portland, the team has focused on helping nonprofits and businesses navigate complex public policy landscapes while building lasting connections with their communities.

Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Focus

Rock Paper Strategies specializes in developing and executing strategic communications plans that drive measurable outcomes. The agency has helped emerging nonprofits achieve exponential increases in membership, engagement, and financial support through carefully crafted messaging and outreach. Their approach to public affairs is holistic, combining coordinated advocacy, community engagement, and strategic communications to help clients achieve both business and policy goals. In recent years, the firm has managed high-profile local ballot measure campaigns, using a strategic approach that not only secured victories but also built goodwill and positive relationships that continue to benefit client communities.

Comprehensive Service Offerings

The team at Rock Paper Strategies offers a wide range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of their clients. Their work spans from high-level strategic advising to hands-on execution, ensuring that every project receives the attention it requires. Below is a summary of their key specialties:

• Strategic communications planning and execution
• Public affairs and advocacy campaign management
• Crisis communications and organizational change management
• Media relations and strategic media opportunity development
• Brand strategy development and articulation
• Content creation: press releases, op-eds, talking points, backgrounders, presentations, and advertising copy
• Digital services: website development, social media management, email campaigns, and multimedia production (photography and video)
• Lobbying material development for state and federal levels
• Event management and convening coordination
• Testimony preparation and coordination
• Investment materials and funding support

Who Benefits from Their Work

Rock Paper Strategies is particularly well-suited for nonprofits, emerging organizations, and businesses that are looking to build or strengthen their public affairs programs. The agency works with clients who are committed to causes they believe in and who value authentic partnerships. Their experience with ballot measure campaigns, organizational change, and crisis communications makes them a strong choice for organizations navigating pivotal moments. Entrepreneurs and leadership teams seeking to articulate and execute genuine brand strategies will also find value in their approach. By maintaining strong relationships with both national and local media across a variety of issues and sectors, the team ensures that clients have access to strategic media opportunities that drive success.

For organizations in Portland and beyond that need a trusted adviser to help them achieve their business and policy goals through coordinated advocacy and communications, Rock Paper Strategies offers a practical, relationship-driven approach. Their work is grounded in the belief that good strategy comes from working with people you like on projects you believe in.