Bond Planning & Election Campaigns for Texas School Districts
Helping districts plan, prepare, and execute successful bond programs with confidence and community support.
Guiding Your District from Pre-Bond Planning to Election Day
Friends Consulting Group works alongside your district through every phase of the bond process, from early planning to election day execution. We help you navigate complex decisions, align your strategy, and build the community support needed for a successful outcome.
Pre-Bond Planning
Friends Consulting Group will guide you through the complexities of all pre-bond activities, helping you build a strong foundation for a successful election. These include selecting your team of professional consultants, facilities assessments, demographic studies, bond financial planning, site analysis, land acquisition, community engagement, public relations, voter opinion assessment, and a voter education campaign.
FCG acts as a taxpayer and district advocate, ensuring your bond program meets your district’s needs while aligning with the expectations of your community.
Election Campaign Strategy
With more than 100 elections over the last 20 years and a success rate exceeding 94 percent, FCG’s team is uniquely qualified to help you win an election.
The Friends Consulting Group develops a thorough election campaign strategy by assessing voter mindsets, researching voter history, identifying target audiences, and crafting messaging tailored to each group. We then reach those audiences through a mix of print, electronic, and social media, along with direct engagement through presentations, small group meetings, phone calls, and block walking.
Together, these efforts position your district for a successful bond program and election outcome.
What School Leaders Are Saying
“A fellow superintendent highly recommended Dr. Scott Niven and Friends Consulting Group to me. She worked with him on several construction projects and mentioned how much money he saved her. We are in the planning phase of going out for a bond in May. Scott has already proved invaluable with his vast experience and knowledge of bonds, contracts, and construction projects. This is my first bond in Ponder, and I’m thankful to have Friends on my side to ensure we are well-prepared and good stewards of taxpayer money.”
James Hill
Superintendent, Ponder ISD
Planning a Bond Election?
Whether you’re in the early planning phase or preparing for election day, Friends Consulting Group is here to help. Our team provides the experience and guidance you need to move forward with clarity and confidence. You can also explore our full range of services to learn how we support districts at every stage.