What does it look like to run a province-wide engagement campaign right when COVID-19 hit? The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour’s (SFL) Putting Workers First campaign is a robust example of engaging, adapting and responding to the public with issues that affect not only Saskatchewanians but Canadians across the country. Context In January 2020, the Saskatchewan […]

It comes as no surprise that COVID-19 has become a key topic in our research of late. We’ve run numerous research projects relating to the pandemic; helping key decision makers understand the changing landscape, views of the public and what it means for work, our communities and each other. And the response has been outstanding. […]

A big casualty of the stay at home orders during COVID-19 is (unsurprisingly) face-to-face fundraising activities such as canvassing on the street, door-to-door or live events. Charities are now pushed to find new ways of connecting and deepening relationships with their donors that don’t involve in-person contact. As Stratcom has always provided telephone fundraising, we’ve […]

With COVID-19 and social distancing orders in place, many organizations quickly switched to Telephone Town Halls (TTHs) to give timely updates, answer pressing questions and get feedback. Union and political clients reached out to their membership and the public to provide updates on implications for workplaces, respond to sudden layoffs and provide resources. They heard […]

Unions play the important job of advocating for the rights and needs of their members, in addition to promoting fair labour practices for all working people. But how do decisions get made (particularly around collective bargaining) so that they are based on a representative consensus rather than just the loudest voices? Quantitative and qualitative research […]

Bethan Francis and Lianne Sims assume key roles in International Fundraising and Engagement company, as Stratcom takes next steps in UK expansion and strengthening Canadian company. Stratcom, an international fundraising and engagement company with UK offices in London and Brighton, is pleased to announce that Bethan Francis has been appointed to the role of Managing […]

Strategic Communications wishes you a happy holiday season and continued success in your work in 2019. Happy holidays and Happy New Year! At Stratcom, we strive to help non-profit organizations make a difference locally, nationally, and globally. Every year we make a donation on behalf of our clients and staff to a non-client charity or […]

Affordable housing is the practical and feasible solution to the housing crisis that confronts Toronto and virtually every major city in Canada. For more than two decades, Stratcom has been proud to support community organizations and progressive politicians campaigning for secure housing for residents of Toronto and across Canada. But while affordable housing and expanded […]

Thanks to the organizers and participants at Xlerate Day 2018! We had a great time presenting our session: “Data-drive campaigning, list building and the evolving terrain of cell phones.” We spent time in our session talking about an experimental method we have been developing for building new cell phone lists. As there is no phone […]