Grassroots Solutions

06/25/2026

We wanted to share a big ending and preview some exciting new beginnings.

After 27 years of meaningful work, the four of us have decided to wind down Grassroots Solutions at the end of this year. It's been an amazing run, and we are filled with gratitude for everyone who worked at the firm and for the clients and partners who supported our nearly three-decade adventure. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

When Dan and Robert founded the company in 1999, Grassroots Solutions was one of the first progressive engagement strategy and evaluation firms in the country. Since then, Grassroots Solutions has embraced learning and organizing as potent tools for transformative change, partnering with philanthropic, electoral, nonprofit, and advocacy organizations in the U.S. and abroad. Our team has designed, run, or evaluated hundreds of campaigns and programs to build healthier, more just and equitable communities. But, more than anything else, we are proud of the people who spent part of their careers with us and the impact they've had far beyond the firm.

Our decision reflects that we, as owners, are each in different places in our lives with different priorities. We remain committed to finishing our current projects with care and to supporting our amazing team who are unexpectedly pursuing what's next. Some are launching new ventures, others are looking for their next role. If you or someone you know is looking for that rare combination of good people and remarkable talent, please reach out to us individually or send leads to [email protected].

Rather than one successor, it feels fitting that several new practices and firms will grow from our closing. Those plans are already taking shape, and we’ll share more as they are finalized.
We remain humbled and honored by the work, the victories and learning we supported, and the people we did it with. Once our team is settled, we plan to celebrate 27 years with our clients, friends, and colleagues. More on that to come.

At Grassroots Solutions, we don't really say goodbye. We say, "see you soon." Thank you for being fellow travelers on this incredible journey. We'll see you soon.

In solidarity, and with deep gratitude,

Anne, Lindsay, Dan & Robert
Co-Owners, Grassroots Solutions

01/27/2026

“We are living under an authoritarian regime. Every plan, strategy, and tactic must be developed with that reality in mind.”

Grassroots Solutions' principal, Eric Marshall, put down his thoughts in a new post grounded in this prompt. His piece is self-reflective of what it is like to be a professional who has dedicated his career to democracy, voting rights and building power; an urging for our sector; and a call for others to engage in a discussion about how we can collectively move forward under a context that is equal parts unknown and frightening.

You can read the full article on our website -

We’re living in a new paradigm with shattered norms, broken guardrails, and consolidated power. Trump’s pursuit of unaccountable authority demands a new approach: every strategy must begin with the reality that we are now an authoritarian country.

01/26/2026

What: "State and Local Advocacy: What to Prioritize When Everything Feels Urgent" Webinar
When: Wednesday, February 4 at 2:30 pm ET
Featuring: Grassroots Solutions' Christina Kuo

In this current political environment, organizations and their staff can feel overwhelmed about where to start or which strategy or tactic to use when it comes to advocacy work, all while supporter and volunteer education and organizing can fall to the wayside. This tends to lead to organizations jumping right into mobilizing their base without a proper call to action tethered to its broader goals.

This webinar will focus on how you can build a clear plan for your organization that outlines what to build first, what to ignore now, and how to track progress over time. See you then!

RSVP here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8317688354041/WN_ZfaS4BwDQfqWo--O3MZl8Q #/registration

01/21/2026

🚀 Exciting News from Grassroots Solutions! 🚀

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website, Built to Last: Developing and Sustaining Organizers!

In a time when the organizing field faces high turnover and burnout, this platform serves as a vital hub for practical solutions and real-world strategies. Led by our very own Katie Fox, Built to Last brings together insights from two major projects designed to help organizations build resilient teams:

The Organizer Learning Project: Discover the life cycle of an organizer and how they learn and grow throughout their careers.
Organizer Staffing Stories of Practice: Explore vivid, affirming stories of organizations that have invested deeply in recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.

Whether you’re an organizer, funder, trainer, or researcher, we hope these resources spark new conversations about how we can strengthen our field for the long haul.

Explore the insights today: 🔗 https://builttolast.grassrootssolutions.com/index.html