Strategic Advising

Partnership with animal protection organizations—large and small—to provide legal insight during the earliest stages of campaign planning, coalition building, and program development.

How We Support Campaign Planning

We provide strategic legal advising in areas such as:

Campaign and Initiative Design

We offer guidance on structure, risk exposure, intellectual property, and messaging—before campaigns are launched.

Fundraising and Donor Compliance

We review fundraising approaches to ensure compliance with solicitation laws, donor restrictions, and tax regulations governing nonprofits.

Infrastructure That Supports Growth

Whether launching a pilot initiative, expanding a nationwide program, or building a coalition, we offer the legal and organizational infrastructure to support sustainable impact.

RAPID RESPONSE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

We support organizations taking urgent action in response to unfolding events—offering legal guidance on public messaging, advocacy limits, emergency fundraising, and reputational risk.

Strategic advising typically includes:

  • One or two strategic advising calls

  • Review of key documents or proposals

  • Written recommendations or follow-up notes (as needed)

  • Ongoing support options (as applicable)

Who it's for:

  • Organizations planning to launch a campaign or initiative within the next 1–3 months

  • Organizations responding to current events in real time

  • Groups forming new coalitions or partnerships

  • Organizations expanding their programs or operations

Request a strategic advising slot:

To apply for a slot, please complete the appropriate application below.

For organizations who have not worked with ADP within the past two years:

Apply Here

For organizations who have worked with ADP within the past two years:

Apply Here

Note for organizations that haven’t worked with ADP in the past two years, including first-time applicants:

The application requests specific background information and documentation, including:

  • Date and state of incorporation

  • Tax status (501(c)(3), intending to seek 501(c)(3), etc.)

  • Names of board members

  • Description of mission

  • Description of activities

  • Copies of governing documents (Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws)

  • Copy of most recent 990 filing

  • Copy of 1023, 1024 or 1024-A application for tax exemption

  • Business plan (for organizations operating less than 3 years - see our guide to creating a basic business plan.

The information submitted with your request is confidential, but requesting a slot does not create an attorney-client relationship or ensure that ADP can assist with your endeavor.