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 built a $1 million war chest in under four years.
Led a countywide strategic planning process that identified small business growth 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.
"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