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	- Eligible for credit toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management
	- Eligible for credit toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management

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Mar 5

Webinar: The EU Transparency Register: What You Need to Know (COMPLIMENTARY)

Enrollment in the EU’s Joint Transparency Register will likely be compulsory within two years. In this webinar, we’ll explore what public affairs stakeholders need to know to ensure compliance if — and when — you are required to register.

Mar 5

Webinar: Lobbying Compliance: Filing Your LD-2 and LD-203

With your next quarterly report due in April, it’s important to be comfortable with your knowledge of ethics rules and regulations. Are you tracking everything you need to track? Are you prepared to report activities from across your organization? Join this timely webinar to ensure you’re up-to-date on compliance rules and won’t be scrambling to gather information at the last minute.

Mar 5

Measuring and Communicating the Value of International Public Affairs (COMPLIMENTARY)

One of the most difficult challenges public affairs managers face is to quantify the impact of their work and measure their efforts’ ROI. This roundtable discussion is a forum for sharing international best practices applicable to the European public affairs arena.

Mar 9

Webinar: Benefits of Public Affairs Council Membership (COMPLIMENTARY)

Interested in learning how to get the most out of your Public Affairs Council membership in Europe and the US? In 30 minutes, we will present all the benefits we provide and answer any questions you may have.

Mar 10

Membership Orientation

Interested in learning how to get the most out of your Council membership? Join us for a complimentary membership orientation.This session reviews all of the Council’s major services, including education and training, information assistance (on subjects ranging from PAC/grassroots to issues management), communications, benchmarking, networking with other public affairs professionals and online services.

Mar 12

Webinar: Legal Guidance for Social Media

Political involvement regulations don’t apply only to traditional communications. What happens when your organization wants to incorporate social media into its communications, lobbying, grassroots and PAC initiatives? You must be aware of the legal concerns your organization may face so you can be both effective and compliant.

Mar 24

Webinar: Measuring and Communicating the Value of Social Media for Public Affairs

Ensuring that your key internal stakeholders have a clear understanding of the value your social media efforts bring to your organization requires effective measurement and communication.

Mar 26

Write to Change the World: How to Manage Your Political Message

Through the analysis of political case studies (including excerpts from Presidents Obama, Bush and others), group discussion, and hands-on practice, you will be guided through the ins and outs of successfully managing your political message in traditional and social media as well as other outlets.

Mar 26

Webinar: Lobbying Strategies at the State Level

Opportunities to engage with policymakers and shape your business environment abound at the state level. During this webinar, experts will cover successful strategies for direct engagement with state legislators.

Apr 14

Building an Effective In-District Strategy

In this half-day program, we’ll discuss developing a coordinated and well-executed in-district program, including training advocates, coordinating logistics and making use of local resources.

Apr 15

Coalitions and Alliances

Coalitions are a critical component of a successful advocacy strategy. Join us for a new half-day workshop, led by experts looking to answer the eternal question of what makes for successful partnerships and what lessons can be learned from coalitions that have collapsed.

Apr 16

Webinar: Compliance: Pay-to-Play and Gift Rules

Pay-to-play laws are constantly changing and often misunderstood, so if you make certain campaign contributions but don’t stay informed, you could lose the ability to bid on government contracts.

Apr 22 - Apr 23

Spring Executive Meeting

Political editor at Bloomberg and co-author of international best seller Game Change, John Heilemann will keynote our Annual Membership Dinner on April 22. The following day, we’ll dive into discussions on the global outlook for business, ally development and NGO relations, race and politics in America, and public affairs management challenges. This is the must-attend annual event for senior-level public affairs executives.

May 12

Grassroots Management Musts – Part of the Political Management Forum

Do you often wish for a roadmap of the best strategies for managing a successful grassroots program? We’ll discuss the 10 most important management musts that make for the strongest grassroots programs. From recruitment and education to motivation and activation, we’ll cover what every grassroots program should be doing. We’ll also tackle tough topics like budgeting, resource allocation and how to do more with less.

May 13

Political Compliance Management: Part of the Political Management Forum

Join Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts, for a full-day overview of the top legal and compliance issues facing your PAC, grassroots and lobbying programs. In conjunction with our PAC Management Musts and Grassroots Management Musts workshops, this seminar will focus on key compliance topics affecting public affairs professionals.

May 14

PAC Management Musts: Part of the Political Management Forum

In this full-day workshop, you’ll connect with corporate and association PAC practitioners and hear top strategies for a solid, successful PAC. We’ll cover the most important things you need to know about compliance, strategic planning, engagement and solicitation, recognition, communications and candidate support to make your PAC effective.

May 19

Making the Case: How to Prove That Investing in Public Affairs Matters

Are you looking for buy-in from internal stakeholders for your public affairs programs? Join leading practitioners at this seminar to learn how to best showcase your public affairs function within the organization.

Jun 23

PAC Fundraising That Works

Do your PAC fundraising efforts need a jolt of energy? In this half-day workshop, join other experienced PAC practitioners for new ideas on how to connect with and attract donors. You’ll also gain new strategies to bolster your recognition and incentive programs.

Jun 24

Developing Effective PAC Champions

Hearing from peers and respected colleagues can encourage even the toughest PAC critic to consider the value of the PAC. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how peer champions can boost a PAC fundraising program.

Jun 24

Cultivating Grassroots Ambassadors

More information coming soon.

Jul 14

Association PAC Strategies and Solutions

In this interactive session, you’ll hear top strategies to navigate the waters in your association. We’ll focus on top ways to make the PAC stand out amid all of the many things going on in your association.

Sep 16

Smashing Silos: Best Practices for Integrating PAC and Grassroots Programs

PAC donors and grassroots advocates have limited bandwidth for receiving and acting on the requests you send. When you capture their attention, are you taking full advantage of it?

Sep 17

Fly-Ins That Stand Out

When you bring your advocates — present or future — to Washington or your state capital for an advocacy day, you have an opportunity to build great champions for your cause. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to make your event memorable and effective.

Sep 23 - Sep 25

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