What We Offer

Pro bono consulting for campaigns serious about winning.

PSG provides professional-grade political strategy to candidates at every level of government, at no cost. Every engagement is staffed by a dedicated Cornell team that treats your campaign like a real client.

Core Services

Three areas. Real deliverables.

Our project teams specialize in digital, fundraising, and field, the three areas where campaigns most often need outside support and where PSG delivers the most impact.

Digital

Social media strategy and digital presence, built for your district, your voters, and your candidate.

Custom social media graphics
Weekly trend reports
Content calendar and posts
Engagement strategy guide
Voter mobilization communications

Fundraising

Donor research and fundraising strategy, built to help your campaign raise money efficiently and at scale.

Donor research with contact lists
Email and SMS templates
Call time materials
Event planning strategy
Call time management support

Field

Grassroots organizing and voter mobilization, building the ground operations that hold up when it counts.

Campus mobilization plan
Youth outreach strategy
GOTV tactics and timeline
Volunteer management system
Voter research and focus group surveys

Additional Services

We go beyond the three core areas.

Depending on a campaign's needs, PSG teams also work in strategy, research, and communications, wherever the gap is.

Campaign Strategy

Data-driven campaign plans tailored to each candidate's district, voter base, and electoral goals, from overall positioning to week-by-week execution.

Opposition Research

In-depth research on opponents, voting records, and district history to give campaigns the intelligence they need to compete effectively.

Policy Analysis

Research-backed policy development and issue framing to sharpen a candidate's platform and give voters a clear, substantive case for their support.

The Process

How a PSG engagement works.

From first contact to final deliverables, here's what working with PSG looks like.

Intake & Scoping

We learn your campaign's goals, district, voter base, and where you most need support. One introductory call is all it takes to get started.

Team Assembly

We build a dedicated team of PSG analysts matched to your project's specific service needs and matched to your campaign's priorities.

10-Week Engagement

Your team works directly with your campaign through regular check-ins, iterates on deliverables, and stays responsive to what's working on the ground.

Final Deliverables

You receive a complete, ready-to-execute consulting package, yours to keep and build on for the rest of the campaign cycle.

Previous Clients

A track record across the country.

A selection of the campaigns we've supported. We've worked with 15+ total across the country. Here's just a sprinkle of who we've partnered with.

Alex Bores for Congress U.S. House · NY-12

Federal

Rebecca Bennett for Congress U.S. House · NJ-07

Federal

George Hornedo for Congress U.S. House · IN-07

Federal

Shavonne Hedgepath for Congress U.S. House · MD-04

Federal

Reed Showalter for Congress U.S. House · IL-07

Federal

Democratic Party of Georgia 12th Congressional District Committee

Federal

Drew Warshaw for Comptroller New York State Comptroller

State

Dontaye Carter for Mayor Mayor · Sandy Springs, GA

Local

Kristen Daddow-Rodriguez City Council · Atlanta, GA

Local

Adam Vinson for County Legislature Tompkins County Legislature, NY

Local

Client Testimonial

What campaigns say about working with PSG.

Working with the Cornell Political Strategy Group has been a tremendous asset to the Alex Bores for Congress campaign. Their team approached our fellowship recruitment challenge with creativity, professionalism, and real strategic thinking, building multi-channel outreach across high schools, colleges, and student organizations throughout New York and beyond. They led weekly check-ins, iterated thoughtfully on what was working, and delivered measurable expansion of our applicant pipeline. We're grateful for the partnership and would recommend them without hesitation.

Alex Bores for Congress Campaign • NY-12

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Every campaign deserves professional-level strategy.

Let's talk about how PSG can support your goals. Our services are entirely pro bono, no cost, no strings.