Schafer Northwest
Strategy rooted in the Pacific Northwest
About Schafer Northwest
Schafer Northwest is a political and operations consulting firm based in Washington State, dedicated to helping candidates, campaigns, and mission-driven organizations achieve their goals. With deep regional knowledge and a commitment to stewardship, we combine strategic thinking with practical execution to deliver measurable results. Our team understands the unique political landscape of the Pacific Northwest and brings proven expertise in navigating complex campaigns and organizational challenges.
We believe in the power of coalition-building and strategic partnership to drive meaningful change. Whether you're running for office, managing a campaign, or leading an organization with a mission, we provide comprehensive consulting services that transform strategy into tangible outcomes. Our approach emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and a results-oriented mindset that puts your success at the center of everything we do.
Our Services
Campaign Strategy & Management
We work with candidates, ballot measures, and issue campaigns across the Pacific Northwest. From early-stage viability assessment through general election execution, we bring strategic clarity, message discipline, and operational rigor to every phase of the campaign. We know the districts, the donors, the press, and the regulatory landscape — and we build campaigns that reflect both the math of winning and the values worth winning for.
Public Affairs & Government Relations
For companies, nonprofits, tribes, and associations, we provide strategic counsel on policy issues, regulatory matters, and stakeholder engagement. We help clients understand what's happening in Olympia and beyond — and more importantly, what to do about it. From legislative tracking and coalition-building to direct advocacy and strategic communications, we bring campaign-tested discipline to the work of moving policy and shaping outcomes.
Operations & Business Consulting
Whether you're a growing nonprofit, a small business scaling up, or an organization in transition, we help you operationalize your strategy. We work on organizational design, process improvement, leadership development, and the practical machinery of getting things done. Our approach is hands-on and pragmatic — focused not on impressive frameworks but on the specific changes that move your organization forward.