Strategic communication and planning for mission-driven colleges and nonprofits.


At Policy Comms, we provide precisely tailored support to help institutions navigate complex external pressures without compromising their purpose. We offer a range of services, from one-time strategy sessions to targeted consulting engagements, designed for actionable results, alignment, and discretion.

Strategy Session

90-Minute Tactical Consultation — $450
A focused session to assess your current challenge and develop a clear, responsive plan.
You’ll leave with:

  • Defined risks and messaging triggers

  • A tailored communications roadmap

  • Sample language and talking points aligned with institutional priorities

Targeted Engagements

Short-Term Consulting Agreements
Custom support for moments when the stakes are high and the timeline is short.

Typical projects include:

  • Policy-readiness response plans

  • Board or stakeholder communication frameworks

  • Accreditation and governance messaging

  • Leadership transitions or public pressure scenarios

Executive Briefings & Speaking

Private Briefings for Campus Leadership or Boards
Confidential briefings that help leadership teams understand emerging dynamics—and respond with alignment and authority.

Options include:

  • Senior leader briefings

  • Board and stakeholder orientations

  • Tailored external presentations or keynotes (by invitation)

HBCU Policy Support Track

Tailored strategy for institutions confronting layered policy, funding, and political pressure.
Policy Comms offers dedicated briefings, planning support, and project-based consulting to HBCUs facing direct threats to mission, accreditation, or federal funding.

Recent HBCU-focused work includes:

  • Interpreting federal budget proposals and timelines

  • Building communications frameworks for board transitions

  • Planning readiness around Title III, Pell, and accreditation policy changes

  • Developing stakeholder messaging for politically sensitive decisions

HBCU leaders can access:

  • Strategy Sessions

  • Policy-readiness consulting

  • Executive briefings tailored to presidents, boards, or federal affairs leads

Our services are designed for rapid delivery, minimal internal lift, and the utmost institutional discretion.

How to Work With Us

  • Step 1: Book a 90-Minute Strategy Session

  • Step 2: Scope a Targeted Engagement (if needed)

  • Step 3: Request a tailored Briefing or HBCU-specific policy support