Based in Annapolis, Maryland, Strategic Campaign Group has been helping Republican candidates win political offices for nearly a decade. Among other services, Strategic Campaign Group offers candidates assistance with voter outreach, campaign staffing and structure, and fundraising.
Over the past two decades, fundraising has become one of the most important aspects of political campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. Advertising, get-out-the-vote initiatives, and professional staff all cost money, and a candidate's fundraising advantage often translates to an advantage at the polls.
Though there are a variety of ways to raise funds for a campaign, many candidates benefit from a political action committee (PAC). PACs are organizations that aggregate donations and spend money to support candidates, promote issues, and affect elections.
PACs are strictly regulated by the Federal Election Committee (FEC). A traditional PAC is organized by an interest group, such as a labor union or trade association, and must follow established guidelines that include limiting donations from individuals to $5,000 per person. Additionally, traditional PACs are allowed to make direct contributions to a political candidate.
Super PACs differ from traditional PACs in that there are no stipulations on the amount of money raised. However, Super PACs may not be directly affiliated with a candidate or party, and they may not make donations to candidates. Instead, Super PACs are considered independent expenditure-only entities, meaning their spending is limited to advertising, marketing, or other initiatives independent from a candidate’s campaign.
