Business Details
42 Years
experience
Strategic Advocacy & Marketing Services in Albany, NY
Founded in 1984, Communication Services is a strategic communications and marketing firm dedicated to empowering libraries, advocacy organizations, healthcare providers, and nonprofits. Our expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives that drive successful campaigns, from library funding referendums to political advocacy efforts. With decades of experience in public affairs and electoral strategy, we specialize in transforming complex challenges into actionable plans that resonate with target audiences. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a proven track record of achieving measurable results, including an 80% win rate in library funding campaigns and numerous political victories. We prioritize building long-term relationships with clients, offering tailored solutions that align with their mission and community impact goals.Our integrated approach spans branding, public relations, grassroots mobilization, and digital strategy, ensuring comprehensive support for every client. Headquartered in Albany, NY, we serve clients nationwide through a combination of local expertise and virtual collaboration. Our founder, Libby Post, brings over four decades of experience in political communications and advocacy, having shaped national conversations on library funding, animal welfare, and LGBTQ+ rights. We remain committed to advancing causes that strengthen communities through strategic messaging and data-driven advocacy. Our work has been recognized by industry leaders and clients alike for its innovation, effectiveness, and lasting impact.
Services
Library Advocacy
Healthcare Marketing
Progressive Public Affairs
Electoral Campaigns
Nonprofit Development
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in strategic communications and advocacy.
- Our team has a proven 80% success rate in library funding campaigns.
- We specialize in tailored advocacy strategies for nonprofits and healthcare providers.
- Our founder pioneered library campaign training programs adopted nationwide.
- We provide integrated solutions combining branding, PR, and grassroots mobilization.
What people say
Dynamo in advocacy
Instrumental in funding success
Proven track record
Expert campaign guidance
Transformative organizational development
Services
Library Advocacy
We specialize in developing comprehensive library funding strategies that combine grassroots mobilization, strategic messaging, and community engagement. Our proven methodology has helped libraries nationwide secure essential funding through referendums, municipal budget campaigns, and capital projects. With a dedicated team of library advocacy experts, we provide customized solutions that address each institution's unique challenges while maintaining compliance with local regulations and tax constraints.
Healthcare Marketing
Our healthcare marketing services focus on building strong brand identities for community-based providers through targeted campaigns and strategic communications. We develop messaging that resonates with diverse audiences while maintaining regulatory compliance. Our expertise includes branding for community health centers, Planned Parenthood affiliates, and state health organizations, with a particular emphasis on accessibility and community impact messaging that drives patient engagement and institutional growth.
Progressive Public Affairs
We create and execute comprehensive advocacy strategies for progressive causes, focusing on policy development, grassroots mobilization, and legislative engagement. Our approach combines traditional advocacy methods with modern digital strategies to maximize impact. The team specializes in animal welfare advocacy through our management of the New York State Animal Protection Federation, while also supporting clients in education, healthcare, and social justice initiatives across multiple states.
Electoral Campaigns
Our electoral campaign services encompass full-cycle support from strategic planning to execution. We develop data-driven campaign strategies that include message development, direct mail, digital advertising, and voter outreach programs. With decades of experience in local and state-level politics, our team provides comprehensive support for candidates and ballot initiatives, focusing on building winning coalitions and effective campaign infrastructure.
Nonprofit Development
We help nonprofits build sustainable organizations through strategic planning, branding, and capacity-building initiatives. Our services include organizational development, fundraising strategy, and governance structure optimization. We specialize in helping mission-driven organizations strengthen their community impact through effective communications, membership growth programs, and advocacy training that empowers staff and board members.
People
Libby Post
President
Founder of Communication Services in 1984, Libby Post brings 40+ years of experience in political communications, advocacy, and campaign strategy. She has led successful library funding campaigns, managed political candidates to victory, and transformed the New York State Animal Protection Federation into a statewide advocacy network. Her expertise spans nonprofit development, media relations, and strategic messaging.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on library advocacy, healthcare marketing, nonprofit development, and political communications.
How successful are your library funding campaigns?
Our library campaigns maintain an 80% success rate across multiple states.
Do you work outside New York State?
Yes, we serve clients nationwide with recent projects in Connecticut, California, and Michigan.
What sets your advocacy approach apart?
We combine grassroots mobilization with data-driven messaging tailored to each organization's unique needs.
Can you help with political campaign strategy?
Yes, our team has managed numerous successful political campaigns at local and state levels.
