A Community Cannot Vote For What It Does Not Understand

Most people want to support their local schools, but they cannot back what they do not understand. Kelsey Birkmeier, CEO of Banach, Banach and Cassidy, digs into a hard truth about school district communication: if districts are not talking about themselves, nobody else is going to fill that gap with accurate information.

That silence becomes a trust problem, especially when aging buildings, end-of-life systems, and long-delayed repairs finally force a community conversation about funding.

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Banach, Banach and Cassidy

About Banach, Banach and Cassidy

Banach, Banach & Cassidy (BB&C) is a trusted leader in strategic marketing, survey research, and finance campaign services. We specialize in helping educational institutions, organizations, and governmental units achieve their goals through expert insight, comprehensive marketing strategies, and research-backed financial initiatives. Our services also include strategic planning and public engagement strategies that help public institutions secure lasting support.

Outside Insight: Community Funded Futures is a Livemic Communications production.

A Practical Communication Plan for Winning School Bond Votes is Key

A Practical Communication Plan for Winning School Bond Votes is Key

Most school funding measures do not fail because people hate schools. They fail because voters do not understand the ask, do not trust the messenger, or never see the message in the first place. This time on Outside Insight: Community-Funded Futures, Kelsey Birkmeyer,...