AL Advising

Philanthropic and Political Consulting

AL Advising works with progressive philanthropists to create a portfolio of civic engagement, policy, and advocacy investments including 501c3, 501c4, candidate, and related political giving.

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Where To Give Now: January 2024

The general election starts today. There are 286 days until Election Day (and many states start voting 30 or even 45 days before -- you go, Virginia!) This WILL be a Biden-Trump rematch, barring a major medical event. Superdelegates won’t swap out Biden for a different nominee and Nikki Haley has no path forward. We need to help our friends and family understand this binary choice and the consequences of staying home or voting third party. You are who they look to for advice -- post on social media and pass on positive news (you don’t need to debunk every conspiracy theory or get into debates but getting good stuff out there helps). 

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Where to Give Now: Oct 30 2020

Now we give our time instead of our treasure. (But yes, there are still places to give treasure -- read on.) By the end of today, over 85 million voters will have cast their ballot. This is expected to be the highest turnout election in over a century. But there’s more we can do!

Below are a bunch of ways to engage around the election. Be sure to read to the end for instructions on how to participate in our election pool!

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Where to Give Now: July 2020

Are you freaking out yet? We have 95 days until Election Day. And we’re about to enter silly season — VP speculation, the conventions, pollercoasters, and lots and lots of late money being thrown at anything that sounds feasible.

In addition to the usual giving recommendations, I also offer some advice on all of the above along with some resources to aid your sanity.

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Is It 2020 yet?

With multiple candidates having declared already, the 2020 presidential election is well underway. While we will be providing more information about grassroots organzations, down-ballot races, and other investments, we know all eyes are on the race for the White House.

Here are a few resources: