Below are examples of the work Dave has performed for leaders across sectors — in public policy, economic development, and organizational management.
When CSA lost its primary PAC funding source overnight, Dave engineered a new dues structure that rebuilt contributions from $10,000 to over $300,000 annually — and hit a $1 million war chest in under four years.
Led a countywide strategic planning process that identified small business retention as the top priority — resulting in a centralized resource center serving businesses across Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, and unincorporated Placer County.
Rebranded a struggling education nonprofit, rebuilt its stakeholder coalition with equal voice for all districts, and secured $25 million in state and federal grants benefiting 20 school districts across eight Northern California counties.
Founded a regional coalition of chambers of commerce in 2018 to advance shared state-level policy priorities. UCAN successfully lobbied to reinstate unemployment job search requirements and defeated a mandatory employee vaccination bill.
Organized two successful ballot campaigns — a $1.7 billion transportation sales tax extension and a $265 million community college bond — building broad coalitions across party lines, sectors, and communities.
The Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) is seeking proposals from experienced Association Management Companies (AMCs) to provide comprehensive management services beginning January 2027.
The selected AMC will serve as the Society's headquarters and provide a full range of association management services, including membership growth, governance support, active engagement with public policy and advocacy, meetings and events, financial management, and PAC fundraising and administration.
"Butler Strategies doesn't just consult — we connect, mentor, and activate. We bring people together, unlock innovative thinking, and develop systems that deliver real results."— Dave Butler, Founder · Butler Strategies