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State and Local Government Relations Conference

Sep 25-27

Join us for our annual State and Local Government Relations Conference to explore the latest trends in state and local and to network with — and learn from — your peers.

Study Tour: Inside Look at Public Affairs in Washington

Oct 2-4

This fall, we’re taking public affairs to its city of origin: Washington, D.C. Join us for a new understanding of public affairs, and how various stakeholders in Washington can have an effect on your company’s global operations.

PIN Pumpkin Spice Happy Hour (Complimentary Event)

Oct 3

Join us for drinks, conversation and networking with fellow public affairs professionals.

Fall Board Meeting

Oct 11-13

Exclusive to Public Affairs Council board members, this two-day program features top-notch experts who address current and emerging topics in public affairs.

Political Compliance Management: Part of the Political Strategy Forum

Oct 17

Join leading election law expert Ken Gross for a full-day overview of the top legal and compliance issues facing your public affairs programs. In this seminar, hear about all of the rules that apply to PACs, corporate political contributions, gift rules and ethics, pay-to-play and lobbying at the state and federal level. This program is eligible for 3 compliance credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 3 compliance credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.

Managing Your Grassroots Strategy: Part of the Political Strategy Forum

Oct 18

At this session, we’ll delve into key grassroots advocacy planning and management topics to help you build a comprehensive and sound foundation for running a successful advocacy program. Speakers will delve into both annual planning as well as how to achieve long-term growth in your program. They’ll discuss goals and metrics, resource allocation, leveraging internal functions and building an effective communications plan.

Effective PAC Management: Part of the Political Strategy Forum

Oct 18

Join us to learn the critical components to a successful PAC plan going into 2018 and beyond, including an in-depth discussion which strategic elements can take your PAC to the next level. We'll focus on how to build a structure that is not only doable but sustainable. This program is eligible for 2 credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management.

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

Congress Considers Prior Authorization Reforms for Trade Association PACs

Sep 19, 2017

A new bill regarding the FEC would alter how trade association PACs solicit their corporate members. Read how.

New Facebook Tools for Advocacy

Sep 18, 2017

Facebook is the most powerful social media platform on the planet. Are you caught up on all of its new online features?

State of Corporate Public Affairs Report Out Now

Sep 13, 2017

Just released: 2017-2018 State of Corporate Public Affairs report. Get the “non-alternative” facts with the most comprehensive report on how major corporations manage, fund, staff and evaluate their public affairs function.

New PAC Benchmarking Reports Released

Aug 28, 2017

The PAC community’s most comprehensive and widely used benchmarking reports are now available.

Capitol Hill Staff Shortage

Aug 25, 2017

The decline in the number of congressional staff and leveling off of federal employment generally offers special challenges but also new opportunities for this one group.

Globalization and CEO Pay

Aug 24, 2017

What’s driving the continuing spike in CEO pay? One overlooked factor, isolated by two professors of economics, is globalization.

Corporate Philanthropy Is Good for Business

Aug 16, 2017

For the largest corporations in the world, charitable giving and higher shareholder value go hand-in-hand.


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