BandOne helps values-driven organizations navigate complexity with clarity. We translate challenges into opportunities, aligning stakeholders and strengthening the institutions that strengthen our communities. We equip our partners with the insight, language, and strategy to speak with one clear voice and move forward with confidence and purpose. We work in a wide array of issues and spaces, including:
Higher Education
As colleges, universities, and other educational programs prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed in the global economy, they must also address a never-ending slew of culturally charged issues in a politically polarized climate.
BandOne partners with presidents, deans, trustees, and MarCom teams to develop forward-thinking communication strategies that build trust and foster resilience in this environment. We help our clients anticipate potential crises and respond effectively when they arise. Our team balances the needs of students, faculty, alumni, supporters, funders, and policymakers—and understands their unique expectations and perspectives.
From nationally renowned universities to regional colleges and specialized programs, BandOne has a record of success across diverse educational landscapes. We support institutions in organizing and strengthening their communications teams, securing stakeholder alignment, and addressing high-stakes legal, Title IX, athletics, safety, and media issues.
Every higher ed institution is unique. BandOne tailors our approach to meet your distinct challenges, needs, and goals.
Current and former clients of BandOne principal Gary Susswein include:
Building Community from Strength to Strength
Jewish organizations and their allies are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving environment — actively fostering deeper connections and strengthening community while countering antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and rampant misinformation.
BandOne collaborates with educational institutions, Federations, national organizations, campus groups, and government commissions to help them tell their stories with purpose, meaning, and clarity.
We equip Jewish community leaders with clear, compelling messaging and strategic guidance so they can communicate confidently, build support, and plan for the future while staying resilient in the face of ongoing challenges.
BandOne tailors our strategies to your needs so you can overcome challenges and stay focused on completing the work before you.
Current and former clients of BandOne include:
Public Policy & Strategy Development
BandOne’s work sits at the intersection of strategy, policy, and communications. We partner with government agencies, universities, and commissions to translate complex ideas and stakeholder input into clear, actionable policy frameworks — reports, white papers, strategic plans, and formal recommendations designed for legislatures, governing bodies, and funders.
We guide clients from early vision-setting through drafting and refinement, helping clarify priorities, test options, and produce documents that are rigorous, readable, and built for real-world use, not to sit on the shelf.
We bring a disciplined process, a strong editorial eye, and a clear understanding of political and institutional context to help leaders turn strategy into actionable policy that can be acted on.
BandOne helps turn policy ideas into clear messages and work products that can actually be used.
Current and former clients of BandOne principal Gary Susswein include:
Specific services and support that we offer include:
Media Training
We don’t just prep your spokespeople — we elevate your narrative and build your confidence in presenting it. Our media training teaches leaders and key communicators to sharpen and internalize their messaging, delivering it with clarity and conviction.
From mock interviews and on-camera rehearsals to message-mapping and crisis drills, we empower you to speak in your own voice with focus, authenticity, and mission alignment. When you step into the spotlight, you’ll own your story, not just respond to it.
Crisis Response
Unexpected challenges can leave even the most experienced teams feeling unprepared, risking credibility at the moment it matters most. BandOne helps you stay ahead of those moments with proactive, nimble strategies that strengthen your resilience long before a crisis arrives.
Before and during a crisis, we build plans that reflect your mission and values, align your leadership, and offer clear, ready-to-use communication frameworks. When the pressure rises, you can move quickly, speak with confidence, and maintain the trust you’ve worked hard to earn — responding with clarity today and protecting your reputation for tomorrow.
Public Speaking
Speaking in public is more than occupying a platform and a stage; it’s about connection, story, and making a memorable impact. BandOne helps you master every element of public speaking, from presentation design and message refinement to voice and stage (or screen) presence.
Whether you’re addressing the boardroom, sitting on a panel, or delivering a conference keynote, our coaching prepares you to leave an impression that resonates.
Leadership Transition Communications
When an organization brings on a new leader, its story is evolving. Its communication needs to as well. BandOne partners with Boards of Directors and incoming CEOs, presidents, and leadership teams to craft the narrative of change, articulate priorities, anticipate concerns, and build alignment among stakeholders.
Before, during, and after the rollout, we help leaders convey who they are, what they stand for, and how they’ll move the organization forward with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.