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Upstream Services
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Our team is here to get you across the finish line, and we will get creative to amplify your existing team or build you a team from scratch. We know what it is like to run for office while also managing everything else, needing your most valuable resource time.
Campaign Strategy
Fundraising and Compliance
Campaign Launch
Candidate Management
Voter Outreach and Field Organizing -
We hire people interested in working on campaigns or within businesses. Don’t know where to start? We will put you on one of our teams and assign you to a project. You can learn about voter engagement in field organizing, campaign operations, or fundraising.
From technical services to helpful resources, we provide you with everything you need to start your own business or non-profit. *Includes access to the Upstream Resource Library*
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Upstream brings experience with diverse communities from across Colorado. We work with our clients to connect them to the people that need to know them. We do this through:
Strategic Communications & Planning
Community Engagement
Creative Outreach
Policy Analysis
Our Founder
Val Nosler Beck, founder of Upstream, is a seasoned expert in operations management, community engagement, and strategic planning with over two decades of experience across local, state, and federal government. Known for her ability to tackle complex challenges and build trust in fast-paced environments, Val is a dynamic leader and skilled communicator. At Upstream, she’s redefining campaigns and outreach by bringing fresh, proactive perspectives, amplifying voices, and creating innovative solutions for clients. Energize Loans recently featured Val in a video showcasing the impactful work she leads through Upstream.
There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they're falling in.
— Desmond Tutu
