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.
The PAC community’s most comprehensive and widely used benchmarking reports are now available.
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.
What’s driving the continuing spike in CEO pay? One overlooked factor, isolated by two professors of economics, is globalization.
For the largest corporations in the world, charitable giving and higher shareholder value go hand-in-hand.
From political campaign worker to public affairs executive: How a girl from Argentina became a VP at AARP.
The Council surveyed members on trends in state government relations around budgeting, staffing and benchmarking. Check out the findings.
Employees, consumers and investors are increasingly looking to businesses to take a stand on social issues. How can companies manage rising consumer expectations?
Employees, consumers and investors are increasingly looking to businesses to take a stand on social issues. How can companies manage rising consumer expectations?
As America faces the greatest intergenerational transfer of wealth in its history, many nonprofit organizations hope to benefit.
While most candidates relied on big donors, Trump and Sanders tapped into a digital grassroots strategy that changed the fundraising game forever.
The Public Affairs Council is pleased to announce that Kristin Brackemyre has been hired as the Council’s new manager of PAC and advocacy practices.
Regardless of your organization’s goals, an office in the nation’s capital will set you apart from the competition.
Six examples of associations using LinkedIn to engage with their members and other stakeholders around important issues.
Does more information mean less knowledge? Author Tom Nichols dissects why technology has inflated our intellectual egos.
How can you make your message resonate with the public? The Council’s Doug Pinkham provides insight and an example of how both major political parties can improve their risk communication.
We asked three crisis communications experts what to do if the president calls out your organization in a tweet.
Reputational risks expand with political controversies. President Trump’s border wall is a prime example.
Check out June Impact! Featuring tips to tackle reputational risk and what to do when Trump tweets.
Missed keynote speaker Eli Pariser at the Digital Media and Advocacy Summit? Check out what he has to say about cutting through fake news and building trust.
The Council’s Nick DeSarno provides 4 things you can do to both survive and thrive in the new digital-first dynamic.
Want to learn how a start in musical theater led to a blockbuster career in public affairs? Get to know Jean Cantrell.
Are you integrating CSR and sustainability initiatives with your government relations practice? The Council’s Rikki Amos offers tips.
Does your company suffer from “organizational drag”? Author Michael Mankins looks at ways to cut drag and focus on talent.
While we’re accustomed to the mergers and acquisitions of companies, we need to adapt to the challenges that come with spinoffs.
