Intergovernmental Relations & Government Affairs

Government affairs consultants charge $150-$400 hourly or $8,000-$40,000 monthly retainers.

Representing 8-25 clients generates $200,000-$1,200,000 annually with 75-90% margins.

In 2025, organizations need government relations expertise.

Revenue from government affairs retainers ($8,000-$40,000 monthly), lobbying registration and compliance, legislative monitoring and advocacy, regulatory affairs and commenting, coalition building and advocacy campaigns, and government funding and appropriations support.

Services include legislative monitoring and analysis, government relations strategy, lobbying and advocacy (where licensed), regulatory affairs and agency engagement, appropriations and budget advocacy, and coalition building and grassroots campaigns.

Successful consultants build relationships with elected officials and staff, understand legislative and regulatory processes, advocate effectively for client interests, maintain ethics and lobbying compliance, and achieve policy and funding goals.

Businesses, nonprofits, associations, and local governments as clients.

Marketing through government affairs reputation, legislative connections, policy victories, industry association relationships, and lobbying registration (where required).