Our Neighborhoods First
Onward Strategies LLC served as a General Consultant to Our Neighborhoods First, an outside organization supporting Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's agenda in the 2021 election cycle.
Citizens for Columbus State
Onward Strategies LLC provided management services to this multi-million dollar countywide ballot initiative campaign that asked Franklin County voters, for the first time, to approve a tax increase to benefit Columbus State Community College. Onward Strategies LLC assisted in developing campaign strategy, managed all campaign operations, and planned an aggressive political and field outreach strategy.
In April 2020, the bond issue successfully passed with nearly 60% of the vote.
Columbus State Community College
Onward Strategies LLC provided operational and consulting services in the Office of the President at Columbus State Community College — Ohio’s second largest public higher education institution.
Committee to Draft Sherrod Brown for President 2020
Onward Strategies LLC provided management services to this federal super PAC dedicated to drafting U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown into the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Onward Strategies LLC managed a team of five staff and oversaw all finance, communications, digital, and field operations for the PAC. By March 2019, after Sen. Brown decided against a presidential campaign, the Draft effort had established Draft Sherrod chapters in 15 states after executing an aggressive national field strategy, and facilitated multiple trips to Iowa for Draft Sherrod principals.
John J. Kulewicz for U.A. City Council
Onward Strategies LLC provided operational consulting services in the home stretch of this municipal campaign. Specifically, Onward Strategies LLC organized and executed high-impact grassroots field activities and events.
In November 2019, Kulewicz won election as Councilman as the top vote-getter on a five-way nonpartisan ballot.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Onward Strategies LLC provided operational and communication consulting services to FAO, the largest philanthropic organization in Appalachian Ohio.