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Public affairs consultants play an integral role in connecting NGO’s and charities with the wider world, helping to advise on matters including governmental policy, social trends and public relations so that organisations are able to strengthen their ties with the outside world.

In order for any NGO or charity to maximise their impact in the world, strong relationships with governments, politicians and other important leaders are absolutely crucial and can help to open up opportunities. Public affairs consultants are there not only to offer insights into the current political climate but also meet with politicians, business leaders and media outlets in order to forge lasting working relationships.

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Putting Your Organisation on the Map

There are countless NGOs and charities out there undertaking admirable work in making the world a better place. However, as important as determination and heart are in creating a successful organisation, we live in an intricately interconnected world where cooperation and conversation is necessary.

Public affairs consultants are there to firmly place your organisation on the map and help you increase your presence on the global stage. Whether it’s opening up a dialogue with local governmental officials, meeting with media outlets or lobbying a cause at the highest level, public affairs consultants lay the groundwork for your organisation to flourish.

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Devising Smart Strategies

Becoming a prominent actor on the global stage is not something to be rushed into or taken lightly; it takes strategic nous and a honed insight into the workings of the world to pull of successfully. Drawing upon their experience in the industry, public affairs consultants are able to offer advice on the correct steps to take on the road towards becoming a key player on the national or international scene.

Whether it’s adopting a careful approach to dealing with local authorities or building up support in certain areas of government, expertise and invaluable know-how will take you and your organisation a long way.

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Reaching the Right People

As mentioned previously, no amount of effort can push forward your aims if everything is falling upon deaf ears. This is why it’s crucial to forge relationships with people in the right places so that you are able to reach people who are capable of enacting change. Public affairs consultants are able to establish ties with politicians and other leaders in the world so that your organisation can open up a dialogue with important policy makers.

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Staying Up to Speed

The world is a rapidly changing and evolving place, so it’s especially important to keep up to speed on all affairs as and when they develop. Public affairs consultants are perfectly placed to keep an eye on all developments and opportunities as they arise before feeding this information back to your organisation. This allows NGOs and charities to stay one step ahead of the rest and make informed decisions based on the most up-to-date information and advice.

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VMA GROUP has a long history of working with clients and candidates across across a range of industries from NGOs, charities and government to corporate and political consultancies.

To find out more about how we can help you develop your career in Public Affairs or hire the best talent into your team, please get in touch today.

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Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, brand, digital marketing and agency services.

We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications, marketing, digital and change industries, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

In the UK, VMA GROUP has offices in London, Bristol and Manchester and in Europe, VMA GROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.

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