Amanda Sussman’s The Art of the Possible Consulting provides non-partisan public affairs services to civil society groups, non-government organizations, multilateral organizations and governments. From grass-roots mobilization and public affairs training to multi-billion dollar public policy campaigns, the Art of the Possible method is proven to achieve major change, from wherever you sit, with the levers you have. These services include:
Services
Developing Advocacy Strategy
The goal of the Art of the Possible Consulting is to help organizations strategically connect the dots from vision to policy change. Amanda does this by offering the following services:
- Defining clear objectives
- Strategic analysis to prioritizing your ask
- Developing key messages
- Choosing the right tactics and activities
- Identifying allies and opponents
- Developing realistic timelines
For an example of Amanda’s work in action, see the Developing Nation-Wide Advocacy Strategies case study.
Strategy Implementation
The Art of the Possible Consulting works with individuals and organizations with inspired ideas for social change. Amanda transforms idealism into action to realize tangible results with the following services:
- Convening stakeholders
- Stakeholder relations
- Government relations
- Support on activities and events
For an example of Amanda’s work in action, see the Developing Nation-Wide Advocacy Strategies case study.
Policy Development
The Art of the Possible method has a proven track record in translating big ideas into bold government initiatives that have had a lasting impact on Canada, and Canada’s role in the world. Amanda positions her clients as go-to organizations, long after their policy goals are achieved. She does so with the following services:
- Development and drafting of policy recommendations
- Coordinating stakeholder consultations on policy
- Presentation of policy proposals to all levels of government
- Presentations to parliamentary standing committees
For examples of Amanda’s work in action, see the G7 Summit (2018) and G8 Summit (2010) impact stories.
Advocacy Communications
Most organizations with altruistic aspirations know that transformational change is a major marker of success — but if they can’t clearly define it, support it with powerful evidence, time it right, message it right, and link with the right influencers, nothing is going to happen. Art of the Possible offers support with the following services:
- Develop key messages and framing
- Letters to government officials
- Briefing notes
- Talking points
- Booking meetings
For examples of Amanda’s work in action, see the International Day of the Girl impact story and Making Inroads in Canada case study.
Advocacy Training
Every successful organization receives training in how to master their craft. Amanda offers clients from C-suite executives to youth activists advocacy training to ensure they can implement the Art of the Possible method within their organizations and movements. These services include:
- Defining clear objectives
- Prioritizing your ask
- Developing key messages
- Choosing right tactics and activities
- Developing timelines
- Identifying allies and opponents
- Running effective meetings with government
- Testifying before parliamentary standing committees
For an example of Amanda’s work in action, see the Training Professionals Across Sectors impact story.
Public Speaking
An accomplished public speaker featured on TEDx, CBC and Global TV, Amanda is available for public speaking engagements, such as:
- Conferences
- Lectures
- Events
- Panel discussions
- Media interviews
