Fieldwise logo with an owl

Who We Are

Our team blends deep experience in public affairs, campaigns, and energy communications with the credibility of trusted local representatives.

About Us

Fieldwise Civic Engagement is a new model for grassroots public affairs.

We were founded on one belief: projects succeed or fail on the trust of the people who live closest to them.

Our Philosophy

Our brand and logo of Fieldwise Civic Engagement reflects the qualities we bring to every project:

Wisdom

We understand the complexity of land use politics and the nuance of public sentiment.

360° Awareness

Like the owl, we observe from all angles—listening deeply, seeing beyond the obvious.

Presence

We show up with empathy, clarity, and calm conviction—earning respect rather than demanding it.

Trust

Owls are known as protectors in many traditions. We honor that by protecting the integrity of civic discourse and community trust.

Our leadership team has deep roots and decades of experience in public affairs, government relations, energy communications, and campaign organizing. We’ve staffed rural town halls, managed crisis communications, and trained hundreds of community-facing field reps.

This is not theory for us—this is our craft.

Why We Exist

Developers face unprecedented challenges in siting, permitting, and gaining social license to operate. Too often, projects are blocked not because of technical flaws, but because of social resistance.

Fieldwise Civic Engagement bridges the gap between developers and communities—turning potential opposition into durable support.

Our Capabilities

Fieldwise Civic Engagement organizes the touchpoints that matter most: one-on-one conversations, small group discussions, open houses, and local briefings that move stakeholders from curiosity to support.

Stakeholder Activation

Our digital dashboard gives you real-time access to field intelligence: what’s being said, who’s driving sentiment, and where momentum is shifting.

Strategic Field Reporting Dashboard

We recruit and train community-connected representatives—retired educators, veterans, civic leaders—who embody trust and credibility. Each Ground Team Member is matched by geography and cultural context to represent your project authentically.

Through ongoing conversations, our field reps capture local sentiment, track misinformation, and identify key influencers. Weekly reports keep you ahead of challenges before they escalate.

Ground Team Deployment

Community Sentiment Intelligence

Who We Serve

We help leaders preempt opposition, secure endorsements, and provide political cover to decision-makers.

Fieldwise Civic Engagement is purpose-built for entities engaged with:

Clean Energy and Infrastructure Development

Tribal Relations

Causes for Taxing Entities and Local Governments

Brownfield Redevelopment and Land Reuse Projects

Let’s Work Together

Approvals are earned—one conversation at a time.

Looking for More?

Fieldwise Civic Engagement is a partner brand of KAOH Media delivering ground-level impact through local grassroots outreach, complementing KAOH’s role as a full-service marketing and public relations firm that offers:

Brand Awareness/Marketing

Community/Stakeholder Relations

Community Stewardship

Competitive Intelligence

Construction/Safety Communications

Content Development

Crisis Communications

Database Management

Customer Service Support

Direct Contact Programs

Direct Mail

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Earned Media Strategy

Email Marketing

Event Management

Graphic Design & Creative Services

Live & Virtual Events

Media Buying & Ad Placement

Media Relations

Media Training

Message Development

Milestone Announcements

Mobile Marketing

Opposition Monitoring & Mitigation

Photography & Videography

Promotional Materials

Reputation Management

Reverse Append Targeting

Social Media Management

Sponsorships & Charitable Giving

Stakeholder Advisory Committee

Stakeholder Communications

Text Message Campaigns

Website Development

Contact Us

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