The Strength of Our Pillars
The AKA1908 PAC advances social justice and economic equity for members and communities. Through advocacy, education, and engagement, we address inequalities and promote policies for sustainable growth.
The 1908 Civic Power Framework is a strategic model designed to organize our civic engagement, political investment, public policy advocacy, and leadership pipeline into one coordinated structure.
Pillar 1
Civic Mobilization and Engagement
This pillar educates, equips, and activates members and communities for sustained civic participation. Key activities may include:
- Voter education
- Registration awareness
- Election engagement
- Issue education
- Civic training
- Community mobilization
- Member activation
Pillar 2
Political Investment and Giving
This pillar strengthens our ability to lawfully and strategically invest in political leadership aligned with our values.
Key activities may include:
- PAC contributions
- Donor education
- Eligible contributor engagement
- Political giving campaigns
- Candidate support
- Compliance-centered fundraising
Pillar 3
Policy and Advocacy
This pillar advances issue priorities and connects public policy to organized civic action.
Key activities may include:
- Legislative advocacy
- Lobbying strategy
- Ballot initiative engagement
- Public policy education
- Coalition work
- Issue campaigns
- Lawmaker engagement
Pillar 4
Leadership, Pipeline, and Accountability
This pillar develops and supports leaders prepared to serve in public office and civic decision-making spaces.
Key activities may include:
- Candidate pipeline development
- Leadership training
- Public board and commission readiness
- Campaign education
- Governance preparation
- Accountability scorecards
- Post-election engagement
We are building the infrastructure to organize, amplify, and sustain civic power.
For generations, we have helped shape democracy through our ballots, our brilliance, our institutions, our neighborhoods, our faith, and our unwavering commitment to justice. Now, we are moving with intention and alignment, building the structure, strategy, and sustainability needed to turn our collective presence into lasting power.
