MFStrategies is a government affairs and policy firm best known for our work on climate, and trusted by clients to turn big ideas into real results.
Whether you’re an advocacy organization looking for the path to your next big win, a clean energy company navigating a fast-changing policy and regulatory landscape, or a funder deciding where your dollars will have the greatest impact, our team works alongside you as a true partner. We dig into the details, roll up our sleeves, and stay with you until the work is done.
Founded by Kady McFadden, our team has led some of the largest and most complex legislative wins in Springfield. We’ve built deep, authentic relationships with elected officials and leaders across Illinois, and we know how to bring together stakeholders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to find creative solutions amid complex political dynamics.
Kady explains how Illinois continues to lead on climate action on the Volts podcast here.
Areas of Expertise
Government Affairs
The MFS team has led strategy, legislative drafting, negotiating, and lobbying on some of the largest and most complex pieces of legislation in Springfield. With strong lawmaker relationships, they assists clients with direct lobbying and outside coalition building. Government affairs services include:
Direct lobbying in Springfield and Chicago
Negotiating and drafting legislation
Legislative and regulatory strategy
Public Support
Our team has been a driving force behind dozens of successful advocacy campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. MFS advises organizations and philanthropies on how to build winning campaigns for the issues that matter the most. Services include:
Issue campaign development and hands-on advising
Coalition building and stakeholder engagement
Landscape analysis preparation and scoping
Policy Design
Good policy starts long before a bill is filed. Our team helps clients turn big goals into workable, winnable policy, grounded in an understanding of what it takes to move legislation through Springfield and get it implemented well. Services include:
Policy development and research
Stakeholder input and consensus building
Regulatory and implementation strategy
