May 24, 2022
1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. ET
Virtual
The PAC is an integral part of your overall government affairs strategy and an important tool for engaging employees or members in the political process. However, the PAC’s importance and value are often overlooked or misunderstood. During this workshop, we will provide you with the information, data and approach to demonstrate how critical the PAC is to your legislative priorities and the role it plays in supporting your organization’s government affairs work.
Featured Topic & Speakers
In this workshop, you will learn:
- Key data on the PAC and why PACs are important to your organization’s advocacy efforts
- Ways to illustrate previous and potential impact of your PAC
- Strategies for presenting the PAC as a part of the larger government affairs strategy
- Tips for documenting and leveraging support from leadership
Alix Ginsberg
Senior Director
Congressional & Federal Relations, and Special Projects
American Psychological Association
Dorian Wanzer
Advocacy Manager
International Paper Company
Danielle Branch
Government Affairs Associate
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Jessica Cardenas
Executive Director, Development and Engagement
National Electrical Contractors Association
This program is eligible for 2 PAC credits towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 2 credits towards the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 2 Elective credits towards the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Agenda
1:30 p.m. – Demonstrating the Important Role of the PAC
Government Affairs functions do not solely rely on one form of outreach to relationship build with lawmakers and increase exposure. The PAC is a tool meant to support and enhance your overall advocacy priorities. An important part of any PAC manager’s job is reminding your leadership, employee base and members why you have a PAC and why its success is critical to the success of your government relations team. In this session, we will cover:
- How to get leadership buy-in and utilize their support
- Key facts and figures to support your PAC communications
- Strategies for explaining the PAC’s purpose and mission
- Metrics for PAC impact and progress beyond fundraising numbers
Dorian Wanzer
Advocacy Manager
International Paper Company
Alix Ginsberg
Senior Director
Congressional & Federal Relations, and Special Projects
American Psychological Association
2:30 pm – Break
2:45 pm – Promoting Transparency and Understanding through Education
In the past two years, there has been a return to basics for PAC communications. In this session, we will guide you through educating your eligible class and organization at large to understand your PAC and its unique purpose in addition to the larger campaign finance system. Equipping your eligible class with this important knowledge creates a better comprehension of the PAC, decreasing concerns and misgivings. Hear from expert PAC practitioners who have secured and maintained support for their PACs using these tactics.
Danielle Branch
Government Affairs Associate
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Jessica Cardenas
Executive Director, Development and Engagement
National Electrical Contractors Association
3:45 pm – Adjourn
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- Members: $289
- Non-Members: $399
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/non-member rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.
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