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The Foundation for Public Affairs is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit research and educational foundation affiliated with the Public Affairs Council. Its mission is to conduct and support research on emerging public policy issues and trends that affect the practice of public affairs and the ability of organizations to thrive in a dynamic business environment.

Each year, the Foundation publishes a variety of different publications on emerging issues and challenges for the public affairs practioner. In 2009, the Foundation will produced studies on best practices in conducting government relations in India and updated its 2007 study on association government relations and public affairs compensation. For 2010, the research agenda includes new studies on government relations in the European Union, the role of risk management in public affairs and an update of our study on corporate compensation for public affairs professionals. To learn more about the research agenda click here.

The Foundation is generously supported by the member companies of the Public Affairs Council. To learn more about how to contribute click here.