Services
Gibbs Consulting offers services for organizations navigating complex community, political, and policy environments.
Advocacy
Effective advocacy requires a clear strategy, the right relationships, and the ability to move people to action. I help organizations develop and execute advocacy campaigns that advance their priorities from shaping policy to mobilizing community voice at the decision-making table.
Key Activities
- Advocacy strategy development and campaign planning
- Legislative and regulatory advocacy
- Coalition building and stakeholder alignment
- Grassroots and grasstops mobilization
- Policy analysis and positioning
Best for
Nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven organizations seeking to advance policy priorities, influence decision-makers, or build the public will for change.
Community Organizing & Facilitation
Lasting change is built from the ground up. I help organizations design and lead community organizing efforts and facilitated processes that surface local knowledge, build collective power, and create the conditions for communities; particularly rural and historically underserved ones to drive their own futures.
Key Activities
- Community organizing strategy and implementation
- Stakeholder engagement and outreach
- Community listening sessions and town halls
- Facilitation of multi-stakeholder convenings
- Trust-building in rural and underserved communities
Best for
Organizations launching initiatives in communities where authentic engagement is essential — especially where trust must be earned and local leadership must be centered.
Political & Strategic Engagement Consulting
I provide consulting support to organizations and leaders working at the intersection of politics, policy, and community; helping them understand the landscape, position their work effectively, and engage the right people at the right time.
Key Activities
- Political landscape analysis and mapping
- Strategic positioning and messaging
- Government and elected official engagement
- Issue framing and narrative development
- Campaign and initiative strategy
Best for
Organizations and leaders who need to navigate complex political environments, engage government stakeholders, or position their work for maximum impact.
Partnership Development & Outreach
I help organizations identify, cultivate, and manage the cross-sector partnerships, with government, philanthropy, business, and community groups to amplify impact and bring the right expertise and resources to the table.
Key Activities
- Partnership landscape mapping and opportunity identification
- Cross-sector relationship development
- Outreach strategy and stakeholder engagement
- Collaborative governance and partnership structure design
- Funder and investor engagement
Best for
Organizations seeking to expand their reach, leverage complementary expertise, or build the multi-stakeholder coalitions necessary for systems-level change.
Media Relations & Storytelling
The right story, told to the right audience, can shift public perception and create the conditions for change. I help organizations develop compelling narratives, build relationships with media, and use strategic communications to amplify their work and advance their goals.
Key Activities
- Media relations strategy and press outreach
- Story development and narrative framing
- Spokesperson preparation and media training
- Op-ed and editorial placement support
- Community storytelling and earned media campaigns
Best for
Organizations that want to increase their visibility, shape public narrative, or use media coverage as a tool for advocacy and community engagement.
Women's Leadership & Empowerment
I partner with organizations committed to advancing women, particularly women of color through leadership development, empowerment programming, and intentional community building. From designing conferences to facilitating mentoring initiatives, I help create the spaces and structures where women lead, grow, and thrive.
Key Activities
- Women's leadership program design and facilitation
- Conference and convening planning and execution
- Mentoring program development and coordination
- Women's initiatives strategy and implementation
- Community building and network cultivation
Best for
Organizations, institutions, and initiatives focused on advancing women's leadership, building pipelines for women of color, or creating spaces for women to connect, grow, and lead.
Speaker & Panelist Services
Monica is available as a keynote speaker, panel moderator, and featured panelist for conferences, convenings, and community forums. Drawing on her deep experience at the intersection of policy, community, and implementation, she brings grounded insight and compelling storytelling to every stage.
- Keynote addresses on community engagement and public affairs
- Panel moderation for cross-sector convenings
- Featured panelist on civic engagement, health equity, and advocacy
- Workshop facilitation for organizations and coalitions
To inquire about speaking engagements, please reach out via the contact page.
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