Welcome to The Loop!
This is the inaugural issue of the Public Affairs Council’s new, members-only newsletter — The Loop! In each issue, you’ll learn how to take advantage of the FREE resources that are included with your organization’s Council membership. So, take a few minutes to stay in The Loop about all the ways Council services can help you to do your job better. Have questions about your Council member benefits? Contact the membership team at [email protected].
Learn, Share, CONNECT!
This is your home base for all things public affairs. You’ll be part of THE community in the know.
Association Network
If you’re employed by a trade, business or professional association this is the perfect space to share ideas and challenges unique to associations with peers while building your network.
Communications Community
If you’re transforming the way public affairs professionals connect with grassroots advocates, explain complex policy issues, promote corporate responsibility initiatives and manage reputations, this is the place for you.
CSR Network
This network gives Corporate Social Responsibility practitioners a place to connect with other professionals who face similar hurdles.
Emerging Leaders Network
If you’re on the growth track in your organization — or want to be — this is the community for you. You’ll get resources to help set your leadership trajectory, and you’ll connect with peers on a similar path.
International Network
This is the place for practitioners who work in international public affairs to discover resources and tips to do their jobs better, and connect with professionals facing similar challenges.
Political Involvement Network
This community provides members with dynamic networking and idea-sharing opportunities. You’ll find the latest information and resources on PACs, campaign finance, lobbying, grassroots and much more.
State Government Relations Network
The action often starts in the states, and you need a team of SGR peers to help jump start your great ideas. This is where that happens.
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Your 2020 Political Action Committee Strategy
What's in the Swamp?
- Only 15% of the public read the president’s tweets very often, either via Twitter or the news media. This was the same percentage reported in last year’s poll.
- Friends and family are still the most trusted source of political news at 67%, down slightly from 71% in 2018.
- Thirty-eight percent of Americans say the U.S. government still has a great deal of economic influence on a global scale, but 35% believe that influence is decreasing and only 27% say it is increasing.
- Seven out of 10 Americans are supportive of self-funded campaigns or political dollars raised from individual citizens. The next most acceptable form of campaign funding is political action committees, which are favored by 51% and opposed by only 22%.
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Our Experts Are Here For You!
[vc_single_image image=”73652″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”]Don’t forget that a key benefit of Council membership is being able to call our public affairs staff experts to get ideas and advice. Got a question about a campaign finance rule? Give us a call. Need to put your hands on the latest CSR resources? Shoot us an email. Need a great digital advocacy case study? Set up a meeting. This savvy and responsive team is here to help!
Out and About with the Council
We’ve been busy! Here’s what Council members have been up to this fall.
Fun on K Street. Council headquarters is great for rooftop mingling, at least according to the attendees at our fall PIN Network happy hour.
Taking over The Hill. D.C. Study Tour participants head to Capitol Hill to get the inside scoop on how public affairs works in the city where it all started.
Hanging out in Old Town Alexandria. SGR pros come together to talk trends and share ideas at the State and Local Government Relations Conference.
Additional Resources
- Webinar: Getting the Most Out of State and Federal Contract Lobbyists
November 13 | Free for members - Article: Election Impact: Prepare for March Madness
IMPACT October 2019 - Earn a Certificate with the Council!