Selected Projects

Arts Education
The arts are essential for child development and should be a central part of every student's learning experience. In today's public school classrooms, learning in and through the arts is sorely lacking, particularly for those in under-served communities and struggling schools. With a lens on both the equity imperative and the need for a well-rounded education in an era driven by standardized tests, we have dedicated professionals who are passionate about advancing the cause of arts education for all.

Community and Economic Development
Creating economic opportunity for low income people is essential to accessing the American Dream. Douglas Gould and Company has worked with a wide range of clients who have been devoted to strategies that create an escalator approach involving education, workforce development and strategic investments in communities.

Education and Youth
Providing effective communications strategies, creating campaigns, and developing messaging to influence policies that benefit children and youth are unique strengths of Douglas Gould and Company. We are committed to helping non-profits actualize their missions to advance the health, well-being and potential of all children and youth.

Higher Education
Over the years, Douglas Gould and Company has played a crucial role in fueling the national dialogue on access to higher education for all, by providing communications strategies and technical assistance to support the policy and public advocacy initiatives of foundations, their grantees, professional networks and educational advocate organizations. Our commitment to this issue and our experience in the field has led to productive partnerships with advocates who can make a strong case for college education access as the lynchpin for social and economic opportunity for Americans and people throughout the world.

The scope of our work encompasses conducting communications audits and needs assessments and translating jargon-heavy research-based data into convincing, media friendly messaging. We identify and train appropriate spokespersons and partner with the media as well as develop new media streams (Web sites, blogging, etc.) and collateral materials, all of which enable our clients to communicate effectively with their constituents and with policymakers.

International Development
From its inception, Douglas Gould and Company has been dedicated to strengthening America's commitment to improving the lives of others around the world. Our work on a variety of issues, from rapid population growth to economic development, has always centered on interpreting global issues for an often skeptical public. We have used the latest research techniques and data to frame our clients' messages in ways that mobilize support and engage new constituents.