What Is FAOU?
FAOU is for all of us. That means our strong commitment to our clients is rooted in a larger commitment—our commitment to ethics, empathy, and equity. Many of us came to this work because we know what it is like to be marginalized, to be left out, to have our voices ignored, and to have roadblocks in our paths.
We use our diverse personal and professional experiences to inform our strategies and benefit our clients. We keep our skills sharp, minimize biases, and ground our decisions in data and logic. We extensively research every campaign, every industry, every business, every nonprofit, and every policy that we work on.
Whether they are in the early phases of a startup or are an established leader looking to maintain that position, we are honored to guide our amazing clients on a spectrum of missions with strategies for all of us.
Expertise
FAOU Strategies is a comprehensive strategy firm. We provide strategic and structural support to not-for-profit and for-profit enterprises and public figures, including political candidates. We consult on politics, government, diversity and inclusion, marketing, public relations, and business. While we do not currently offer legal services in house, as per Illinois law, we even provide advanced logistical support ranging from assisting with filing requirements and serving as a registered agent to notary services and drafting compelling testimony.
| Branding Logos, Style Guides, Trademarks, Brand Consistency, Brand Distinction | JEDI Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion HR Policy, Training, Philanthropy |
| Technology Evolving and automating processes to streamline work and acquire data to measure performance | Government Research and implementation services for municipalities, counties, states, nations, and organs of the UN System |
| Politics Progressive campaign strategy for communication, field, and fundraising | Environment Renewable Energy, Water, Science, Ecology, Agriculture, Veganism |
What We Do
It’s the first question we get. We get it. There’s no one like us. We aren’t your run-of-the-mill, corporate, PR firm. We see PR for what it is: public relations. Yes, we write press releases and coordinate ad campaigns, but at our core, we are leveraging technology, creativity, and expertise to build ways for nonprofits, businesses, governments, campaigns, and public figures to meaningfully connect with stakeholders and communities to make changes for the better.
Project Management
Crisis Management
Political and Issue Campaigns
Marketing and Advertising
Automation and AI
Environment and Sustainability
Policy and Implementation
Reputation Management
Risk Management
Political Committees
Sales and Distribution
Energy and Utilities
Web and Graphic Design
Organization Restructuring
Startup Entities
Coalition Building
Recruitment and Retention
Data Analysis and Aggregation
Strategic Planning and Assessment