National Grassroots Conference

The clock is ticking. Make sure your grassroots program is ready for election day 2012.

February 5 - 8, 2013 - Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort - Key West, Fla.

Who should attend | What will you learn | What people have said

Previous Conference: 2012 Agenda | 2012 Registration & Fees | 2012 Hotel/Travel | FAQ

2012 Advisory Committee | 2012 Call for Nominations: Grassroots Innovation Awards
2012 Sponsor and Exhibitor Information

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The largest and most comprehensive conference of its kind! For more than 30 years, the Council's National Grassroots Conference has been the place to learn about state of the art practices. Concurrent sessions allow you to customize your learning experience. Topics to be covered range from nuts-and-bolts fundamentals to recruitment and retention of grassroots activists to conducting campaigns around the globe and online. This conference will give you strategies and tactics to improve your grassroots communication and increase your success.

"What did I find to be most beneficial about the conference?
All of the updated information to make our programs better and
ahead of the curve."

Lorelei Mottese, Director, Government Relations,
Wakefern Food Corp.

CURRICULUM DESIGNED FOR ALL INTERESTS AND PROFESSIONAL LEVELS

Why Grassroots Works Designed for senior practitioners interested in debating tough issues and solving real challenges in the year ahead. Get the latest data and case studies on grassroots strategies and effective campaigns.	New Research on Public Expectations for Business Grassroots Goes Global Beyond Policy: Grassroots for Community Engagement Case Studies of Grassroots in the Regulatory Process
Management & Tactics Sessions for all professional levels, including those who are starting a grassroots program from scratch.	Building a Successful Program We Are the Champions: Building Grassroots Leaders All Politics is Local: Townhall Meetings and Your Grassroots Plan Grassroots Management and Budgets Beyond the Beltway: Grassroots in the States
Communications & Media Great for any professionals charged with communicating internally and externally about public policy issues.	Lead or Bleed: When Avoidance is a Bad Media Strategy Why Video Advocacy Works Internal and External Communications Roundtables Going Public: Identifying Advocates Online
Facebook Forums A special feature for 2012! Get hands-on training directly from Facebook staff on how to use their platform for advocacy.	Who Says There Are No Friends in Politics? Facebook Forums 101 - All the basics from A-Z Facebook Forums 201 - Advanced Facebook platforms and strategies

"This was my first time attending a Public Affairs Council conference.
It was a great opportunity to share successful ideas wtih other professionals."

Stan Sittser, Supervisor, Communications,
Portland General Electric

Questions?
Rikki D. Amos
Associate Director, Political Involvement Programs
202.721.0906 | email

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