ABOUT
This is Political Philanthropy Advisors’ mission: to harness our combined 60 years of experience in the political arena to help our clients effectively deploy their resources to meet their philanthropic objectives.
WHAT WE DO
The Federal Election Commission estimates that during the 2020 election cycle, nearly $27 billion was spent on the presidential and congressional elections by candidates, party committees, Political Actions Committees, and Independent Expenditure Committees. This represents a huge increase over 2016 spending. Spending in the 2022 mid-term election also set new records. It’s not a reach to speculate that political spending in the 2024 cycle will take another big jump.
And, one of the most salient lessons from the 2022 mid-terms is that campaigns and the political landscape on which they take place is undergoing a fundamental shift. The metrics that could once be applied to mid-term election cycles are no longer reliable. The same is true for Presidential election cycles.
How does a political philanthropist navigate the opportunities and pitfalls presented by a changing political environment? With billions of dollars flooding the political playing field, how does a political philanthropist deploy their resources to the greatest effect?
This is Political Philanthropy Advisors’ mission: to harness our combined 60 years of experience in the political arena to help our clients effectively deploy their resources to meet their philanthropic objectives.
Who We Are
32
years as a political analyst
TOP 13
savviest analysts in the country (from Business Insider)
12
Elections Analyst for the NBC News Decision Desk
Jennifer Duffy
Partner
Jennifer spent 32 years as a non-partisan political analyst for the highly regarded Cook Political Report, where she was Senior Editor responsible for U.S. Senate and Governors races. She now consults on political philanthropy, political strategy and message, elections, and national political trends.
In 1988, Jennifer joined The Cook Political Report as its first Assistant Editor. While continuing to work as the Report's contributing editor, she also was a senior account executive with Hill and Knowlton Public Affairs Worldwide and an associate with the lobbying firm of Cassidy & Associates
In 1995, Jennifer rejoined Cook & Company full-time. She served as an off-air analyst for NBC News on Election Nights from 1996 through 2018. Jennifer has been quoted in numerous publications and has appeared on all major television networks. In June of 2011, BusinessInsider.com named her one of the 13 savviest political analysts in the country. She has been a frequent public speaker on elections and national political trends.
A native of Rhode Island, Jennifer received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Government from Georgetown University in 1985. In May of 2012, Rhode Island College awarded her an honorary Doctorate in Social Science.
30
years in public affairs and communications
13
managed successful political campaigns
2020
served as a Senior Advisor to the Bloomberg Presidential campaign.
Jon Duffy
Partner
Jon has over 30 year’s experience in public affairs and communications, serving as President of Duffy & Shanley for the past 20 of years. Under his leadership, Duffy & Shanley became one of the largest Public Relations/Public Affairs firms in New England working for clients such as AT&T, Ørsted, Dunkin’, BJ’s Wholesale Club, MassGenBrigham and the state of Rhode Island. He has also managed and won 12 Rhode Island referendum campaigns and oversaw the Super PAC that accomplished reform of the pension system in Rhode Island in 2012.
In 2014, Jon served as co-chair of Governor Gina Raimondo’s transition team. He served as Chair of the National Governor’s Association Summer Meeting in 2017. In 2020, he served as a Senior Advisor to the Bloomberg Presidential campaign.
Jon received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University in 1987. He currently serves as Admiral of the Rhode Island Commodores.
Partner
32
years as a political analyst
TOP 13
savviest analysts in the country (from Business Insider)
IN 2012
RIC awarded an honorary Doctorate in Social Science.
Jennifer spent 32 years as a non-partisan political analyst for the highly regarded Cook Political Report, where she was Senior Editor responsible for U.S. Senate and Governors races. She now consults on political philanthropy, political strategy and message, elections, and national political trends.
In 1988, Jennifer joined The Cook Political Report as its first Assistant Editor. While continuing to work as the Report's contributing editor, she also was a senior account executive with Hill and Knowlton Public Affairs Worldwide and an associate with the lobbying firm of Cassidy & Associates
In 1995, Jennifer rejoined Cook & Company full-time. She served as an off-air analyst for NBC News on Election Nights from 1996 through 2018. Jennifer has been quoted in numerous publications and has appeared on all major television networks. In June of 2011, BusinessInsider.com named her one of the 13 savviest political analysts in the country. She has been a frequent public speaker on elections and national political trends.
A native of Rhode Island, Jennifer received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Government from Georgetown University in 1985. In May of 2012, Rhode Island College awarded her an honorary Doctorate in Social Science.
Partner
32
years as a political analyst
TOP 13
savviest analysts in the country (from Business Insider)
IN 2012
RIC awarded an honorary Doctorate in Social Science.
Jon has over 30 year’s experience in public affairs and communications, serving as President of Duffy & Shanley for the past 20 of years. Under his leadership, Duffy & Shanley became one of the largest Public Relations/Public Affairs firms in New England working for clients such as AT&T, Ørsted, Dunkin’, BJ’s Wholesale Club, MassGenBrigham and the state of Rhode Island. He has also managed and won 12 Rhode Island referendum campaigns and oversaw the Super PAC that accomplished reform of the pension system in Rhode Island in 2012.
In 2014, Jon served as co-chair of Governor Gina Raimondo’s transition team. He served as Chair of the National Governor’s Association Summer Meeting in 2017. In 2020, he served as a Senior Advisor to the Bloomberg Presidential campaign.
Jon received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University in 1987. He currently serves as Admiral of the Rhode Island Commodores.
