Communications functions and goals can vary across divisions, leading to divergent messaging internally and externally. Organizations need internal ambassadors to work across different units to unify the dialogue. Our workshop…
Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is foundational to a trusted and successful public affairs program. Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts,…
There are an abundance of ways in which your organization can give back to society, but you need the right team to make a meaningful impact. Effective partnerships will play…
Learn or perfect the key steps in creating an international public affairs plan that moves your audience to action, including defining a global advocacy goal, building a strategic plan and…
Remain compliant while engaging in political involvement, PAC communications and advocacy online. Our political law and digital experts will help you understand what to do – and not to do…
Consultants often act as an “additional arm,” helping to overcome unexpected challenges and achieve strategic goals. Learn to get the most from your partners.This webinar will cover the essentials of…
This workshop will provide your team a grounding in public affairs, both generally and from the perspective of companies and trade associations. Learn what organizations need and expect from an…
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) isn’t just about being a good neighbor anymore. Embracing CSR is essential for organizations that want to compete for talent or market share. Employees want to…
As advances in digital communications continue to increase online advocacy, sharing your advocacy message with legislators in person remains a powerful way to ensure your message isn’t lost in the…
Good tactics are important: Writing a head-turning press release or conducting a fly-in that shifts a policy debate. Great strategy, however, is essential. Every press release and fly-in is a…
Every organization needs an international strategy that can quickly adjust to emerging opportunities and global political, economic and social threats. Join expert presenters and discuss how companies can predict and…
All the facts in the world won’t matter if the feeling’s not right. Speechwriters need to match the tone and language of the principal in order to create authentic prose.…
Public affairs is selling. Have you earned the right to close? Learn simple, proven sales and negotiating techniques from expert sales professionals, and how to apply those skills to working…
Learn about government relations that wins over third-party stakeholders, sways lawmakers and secures votes in our Impact Series. Each webinar deep dives on a government relations effort that won a…
Bottom-line business value: That’s what interests your leadership most. Learn to demonstrate the value of public affairs work in the language and metrics of business – and get the support…
As organizations work to build out a comprehensive CSR program, it’s likely that they will need to work with consultant partners to bolster their capacity and expertise. Before taking that…
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With every decision, your organization’s executives are thinking about the bottom line, satisfying investors or members, and staying ahead of the competition. What are you thinking about? Learn to think…
In today’s rapidly globalizing business environment, companies are seeing a greater need for a clear, strategic, corporate foreign policy. This term aligns the core competencies of public affairs, including government…
This workshop will approach storytelling with the goal of helping your organization put together stories that connect you to key stakeholders and make your organization stand out.Developing an effective advocacy…
Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is foundational to a trusted and successful public affairs program. Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts,…
Many successful CSR programs contain a charitable giving plan. Even more, well-designed and executed philanthropic initiatives can help organizations better engage with their communities and improve reputations. What are the…
New Congress. First LDA filing. Don’t get on the Justice Department’s radar for the wrong reason. File right.Lobbying a new Congress often means engaging new registered lobbyists in your organization.…
Be the team member who calls your boss with a legislative victory – not the one who calls and says the state ethics commission is on your case. Understand and…
As communities and organizations become more diverse, public affairs functions need team members who can authentically communicate with different segments of society. Without authenticity, teams will miss opportunities and the…
“Tear down this wall.” “Yes we can.” People don’t spontaneously join an organization or speak out on an issue. It requires individuals that can concisely and convincingly convey how complex…
Your public affairs team could work issues as they arise. Or the team could anticipate issues before they happen and work to minimize them before they become challenges. We’ll help…
With dozens of standards and reporting metrics for CSR and sustainability efforts, it’s easy for organizations to suffer analysis paralysis. What metrics will resonate with senior leadership? What data needs…
Learn about government relations that wins over third-party stakeholders, sways lawmakers and secures votes in our Impact Series. Each webinar deep dives on a government relations effort that won a…
Once the crisis hits, it’s too late. Proactive public affairs professionals should prepare now for the crisis that will eventually – and inevitably – come. Having a detailed crisis communications…
Integrating global public affairs management best practices and trends is essential to making your function indispensable to your organization and strengthening your international presence. Join us for our annual workshop…
Measuring your political efforts in a way that non-public affairs professionals can understand is critical in demonstrating the influence of your PAC on advancing your organization’s advocacy goals. Communicating the…
Good tactics are important: Writing a head-turning press release or conducting a fly-in that shifts a policy debate. Great strategy, however, is essential: Every press release and fly-in is a…
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Whether your organization is looking to change public sentiment about an issue or see important regulatory changes made, this workshop will help you launch the campaign needed to influence and…
Shifting political winds foretell changes in the regulatory environment at all levels of government. In recent years, we’ve seen extensive regulatory activity, and uncertain political environments indicate this trend will…
Communications plays an essential role in public affairs and advocacy campaigns. The messages your organization creates and how they are distributed to key stakeholders is pivotal in the success or…
** We are at capacity for in-person registration. If you prefer to participate in-person please contact [email protected] to be placed on a waiting list** Public affairs professionals: Writing is critical…
Earned media can position your organization as a thought leader in its industry. Are you prepared? Our media relations experts will equip you for working with journalists and assist you…
This workshop will help you remain compliant while engaging in political involvement, PAC communications and advocacy online. Our political law and digital experts will help you navigate and interpret new…
This year, in every statehouse and in the halls of Congress, every advocate is competing aggressively for time, attention and support. To amplify your message and increase your chances of…
Building relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders is a critical component of public affairs success. And the first step to ensuring that success in working with them is to…
When written and presented well, a speech can inspire action or convince your audience to support your cause. But many view the process of writing a speech as a daunting…
Reporting on global public affairs initiatives is becoming more in-demand from senior leadership and the C-suite. It’s also one of the toughest internal challenges for many industry practitioners.Join the Council…
How should global advocacy campaigns be incorporated into your organization’s strategic planning process? This workshop will focus on the basics of creating an international public affairs plan, defining a global…
Issues tracking and management is a key pillar of a strong external affairs function. As with most things in public affairs, this process should be a mix of proactive engagement,…
Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is a critical component of any successful public affairs program. Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts,…
Looking for additional resources? Trying to justify line items in your government relations budget? Join us for this in-depth, two-hour workshop designed to give you the tools you need to…
Whether you have a formal or informal approach to issues management, it is critical that you have some process to monitor, prioritize and manage issues. Whether your organization is facing…
There are major differences between the LDA and the IRC in what must be tracked and reported (including grassroots advocacy), so understanding these differences will help you easily prevent costly…