Orange Hat Innovation (OHI) is a consulting firm built on the belief that strategy and storytelling can drive real change. We partner with leaders, campaigns, and organizations who are ready to make an impact — whether that’s winning an election, advancing an issue, strengthening a nonprofit, or building a movement. From first-time candidates to senior elected officials, from grassroots groups to cultural institutions, OHI provides the guidance, tools, and creativity to help you connect with people and inspire action.

 

What makes OHI different is the way we blend expertise with values. Our team brings decades of combined experience across fundraising, digital marketing, public policy, campaign strategy, issue advocacy, public relations, and grassroots organizing. This range allows us to design campaigns that are practical, tailored, and effective — giving every client a plan that matches their needs and budget without outsourcing, over-complicating, or overcharging.

 

But expertise alone isn’t enough. At OHI, we believe that relationships come first. We don’t treat clients like transactions or chase short-term wins at their expense. Instead, we invest in partnerships — built on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose — that deliver lasting results. Our mission is to equip leaders and institutions with the strategy and support they need to create meaningful, sustainable change in their communities.

 

We do this by listening closely, applying our nuanced understanding of the political and civic landscape, and implementing innovative solutions that cut through the noise. Whether the goal is to win a campaign, raise funds, mobilize supporters, or shift public opinion, we work alongside our clients to make sure their message isn’t just heard — it moves people to act.

 

At its core, OHI is about helping people who care about their communities turn vision into reality. That means elevating voices that too often go unheard, challenging systems that hold people back, and finding creative, efficient ways to deliver results that last. When our clients succeed, communities thrive — and that’s the kind of change worth fighting for.

 

We don’t pick winners. We make them.