Brian Francis
Strategic Advisor
- Role
- Strategic Advisor at Lumin Strategies
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Francis
With over 25 years of experience in public affairs and public policy, he is a strategic communications expert who helps membership organizations build effective advocacy programs. As the President of Lumin Strategies, he launched Advocacy Framework, a signature program that enables organizations to influence public policy, increase revenue, and strengthen their membership base.He is also a faculty member of the Institute of Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he instructs classes on government affairs, coalition building, and candidate endorsement. He has a track record of facilitating award-winning processes, directing successful communication strategies, and managing vendor selection and contract negotiation. He is passionate about finding a way, being curious and not judgmental, and working to live, not living to work.
Experience
Strategic Advisor
Jan 2026 — Present · Concord, NC, US
Strategic Communications firm built around the values of:Find a way. Be curious, not judgmental. Work to live, don\'t live to work.We serve business organizations such as Chambers of Commerce who wish to build effective advocacy programs. We help governmental and business entities tell their stories through strategic communication strategies.With the launch of our signature program, Advocacy Framework, membership organizations can transform their organization into an effective advocacy organization, influencing public policy while building organizational strength and increasing revenue. Learn more at
Education
Davidson College
BA, Political Science
1992 — 1996
Skills
- Fundraising
- Social Media
- Political Campaigns
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Legislative Relations
- Crisis Communications
- Political Polling
- Policy Analysis
- Speech Writing
- Public Speaking
- Legislation
- Strategic Communications
- Policy
- Research
- Politics
- Grassroots Organizing
- Public Policy
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Program Management
- Volunteer Management
- Public Affairs
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