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Thoughtful and effective strategies that connect people, drive policy, and deliver measurable results — for public and private sector leaders across California.

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Leadership rooted in purpose and strategic foresight

Founded by Dave Butler, Butler Strategies brings together decades of expertise across public policy, economic development, and organizational leadership — all grounded in a clear sense of purpose.

Dave is known for being thoughtful, committed, and strategic. His work is rooted in deep reflection and intentional action, ensuring every initiative is designed for long-term impact.

Meet Dave Butler
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Butler Strategies doesn't just consult — we connect, mentor, and activate.
— Dave Butler, Founder

Three areas of practice. One guiding philosophy.

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Policy & Advocacy

From coalition building to directly engage policymakers and staff, we help clients navigate complex policy environments and achieve meaningful outcomes at the state and local level.

Economic Development

We develop inclusive, community-driven economic and workforce strategies that connect businesses, governments, and institutions to build sustainable growth and prosperity.

Organizational Management

We guide organizations through transitions, realignments, and strategic pivots — bringing structure, clarity, and principled leadership to every engagement.

Proven Results

Work that moves good ideas forward

Policy & Advocacy

The GASPAC Fix

Rebuilt a California medical PAC from $10K to $300K+ in annual contributions — achieving a $1 million war chest in under four years.

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Economic Development

Placer County Business Resource Center

Led a strategic planning process that identified small business growth as a top priority and established a centralized resource for South Placer County.

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Organizational Management

NextEd & $25 Million

Rebranded a struggling education nonprofit, rebuilt its coalition, and secured $25 million in state and federal grants benefiting 20 school districts in eight northern California counties.

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Policy & Advocacy

UCAN — United Chamber Advocacy Network

Founded a regional chamber coalition that successfully lobbied on key business priorities before the California legislature and administration.

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Trusted by leaders across sectors

A partial list of organizations Dave Butler has served throughout his career.

Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
NextEd – Education for the Next Economy
California State Legislature
Advocacy and Management Group
California Society of Anesthesiologists
California Society of Pathologists
UCAN – United Chamber Advocacy Group
El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
Folsom Chamber of Commerce
Roseville Chamber of Commerce
Rocklin Chamber of Commerce
Project Lead the Way
US Chamber of Commerce
City of Rocklin
Placer County Office of Economic Development
Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce

Dave is a force multiplier

Dave Butler has a unique combination of vision, strategic analysis, and a rare superpower. Dave’s rare superpower is that he can facilitate a collaborative conversation, effort, and achieve a shared result beyond what any single entity or person could have achieved alone. Dave is a force multiplier.

John Jackson, PhD

Dave Butler understands that success in the public realm often requires collaboration among individual entities — and that for such collaboration to succeed, each must directly benefit from the shared work. That’s what we achieved at NextEd. Dave’s unique commitment to vision, focus, and resolve creates lasting results.

Gayle Garbolino Mojica

Dave was always able to create sound strategic plans coupled with workable solutions. He had the confidence and insight to present us with the options we needed, even when they weren’t always the ones we thought we wanted. Dave’s ability to connect us with stakeholders was invaluable in forging new relationships and enabling new CSA initiatives.

Antonio Hernandez Conte, MD

In developing UCAN, Dave introduced a straightforward, practical platform that allowed us, as chamber leaders, to effectively address our members’ top policy issues. He consistently recognizes others’ needs and builds platforms to help us achieve results we couldn’t reach alone.

Diann H. Rogers

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Whether you're navigating a policy challenge, driving economic growth, or leading an organizational transition — Butler Strategies is here to help lead the way.

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