Frequently Asked Questions

We combine real campaign experience with years of compliance expertise. Our team started on the ground, knocking on doors, recruiting volunteers, and learning firsthand what it takes to connect with voters at their door or on the phone. From those early days in the field to managing full-scale canvassing operations and political marketing efforts, we have experienced every side of a campaign. We understand that every dollar counts, which is why we work directly with campaigns to build efficient, budget-friendly systems that maximize resources without sacrificing results. We are not just here to make money, we are here to help you win! 

The right consultant does not just add expense, they add results. Unlike other consultants, our owners have helped campaigns raise millions of dollars and turn limited budgets into organized, winning operations. Our team brings years of field and compliance experience to help candidates avoid costly mistakes and make smarter financial decisions that stretch every dollar. 

Ideally, you should partner with a consulting and compliance team before filing to run for office. Early preparation allows us to establish compliance systems, fundraising goals, announcement events, and voter outreach strategies before the campaign begins to save you time, money, and stress once things get moving.

Absolutely. Many of our clients come to us after their campaigns are already underway. We can perform a campaign audit to review your fundraising, compliance, and messaging systems, then make immediate improvements to ensure everything is organized and fully compliant.

That is perfectly fine. Patterson & Reid frequently partners with existing campaign managers, treasurers, and consultants to enhance operations and ensure everything runs smoothly. Our role is to strengthen your existing structure, not replace it. We will work with your team, bringing added organization, compliance oversight, strategic advice, and additional skills to help your campaign maximize the likelihood of success. 

Patterson & Reid Consulting specializes in the political and public affairs industries, with a focus on campaign strategy, fundraising, and compliance for candidates, PACs, and political organizations. In addition to our political work, we also provide consulting services to charitable and nonprofit organizations, assisting with fundraising systems, donor engagement, and regulatory compliance.

Strategic decisions will always be discussed collaboratively. If the client chooses to go a different direction, we provide risk assessments and potential outcomes, but we remain loyal to your decision. Our goal is partnership, not control. 

Protecting client information is one of our highest priorities. All campaign and donor data is stored in secure, encrypted systems with access limited to authorized personnel. We adhere to strict FEC and state data retention standards and maintain internal confidentiality protocols to safeguard sensitive information. Patterson & Reid does not sell, share, or disclose client data to any outside party without written consent, ensuring every campaign we support remains private, protected, and compliant.