Facilitation
Relationships with Legislators
Driving Impact through Advocacy
At Marsh Solutions, our vision is a world where all nonprofits are engaged in advocacy and participate in social change. We’re here to provide you with the tools, skills, and ongoing services to do just that.
The Importance of Nonprofit Advocacy
Advocacy is the most significant way that nonprofits can expand their impact. It can change systems and provide resources to improve communities on a broad scale. Advocacy is also a tool to educate policymakers about community needs so they can adopt thoughtful, effective public policy.
What exactly IS nonprofit advocacy?
Nonprofit advocacy is a nonprofit’s public support for or recommendation of a particular social cause or public policy. Contrary to popular belief, nonprofits can (and should) advocate! Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization can advocate by asking legislators to pass or change a law (direct lobbying); mobilizing the community to influence legislation (grassroots lobbying); and educating the public and policymakers about a social issue.
Our Services for Nonprofit Advocacy
Advocacy Training
Training and coaching on advocacy for nonprofit staff, board, coalitions, and more.
Advocacy Strategy Services
Helping gain and maintain healthy partnerships with government leaders.
Facilitation
Guiding strategic planning, community convenings, and other collaborative initiatives.
Meet Gina Marsh, Your On-Call Advocacy Expert
Gina Marsh brings to her clients two decades of working in government and the nonprofit sector. Her career includes managing political offices, serving as a city attorney, and leading a nonprofit human services association.
Some of Our Accomplishments
- Led a campaign secure millions of dollars in new funding for human services programs.
- Promoted the launch of initiatives to address housing security and improve transportation access.
- Shepherded the adoption of historic preservation legislation.
Marsh Solutions Clients
Gina has been an incredible leader for our advocacy team. Her ability to bring people together, build a strong, motivated group, and keep us focused and energized is unmatched. She combines deep knowledge of the policymaking process with a real passion for the work, which inspires everyone around her. Thanks to Gina’s leadership, our team is more strategic, confident, and effective than ever. She’s not just a consultant — she’s a true partner in our mission.
Mark Lawson, President/CEO, Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency
Gina’s leadership has been invaluable to Recovery Link. She brings a rare combination of strategic vision, deep advocacy expertise, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. Gina has helped our coalition stay organized, energized, and focused on achieving real policy change. Her steady presence, clear communication, and ability to unite diverse partners around shared goals have made our collective voice stronger and more impactful. Recovery Link is a better, more effective organization because of Gina’s leadership.