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Optimizing PAC Boards & Governance

Virtual Workshop

Optimizing PAC Boards & Governance

March 25, 2025
1:30 p.m.− 3:45 p.m. ET

PACs remain the most popular form of campaign finance because they are transparent and decisions are made according to strong governance structures, including diverse boards, strict bylaws and comprehensive giving guidelines. This workshop will dive into the details of PAC boards and governance structures that enhance trust in the PAC.

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Our experts will dive into:

  • PAC board roles, requirements and responsibilities
  • How to recruit and train your board
  • Strategies for reviewing bylaws and contribution criteria

1:30 p.m.

Structuring Budgets, Boards and Bylaws

A strong governance structure sets your program up for success and helps demonstrate transparency in your political involvement efforts. We will review what to include in bylaws, policies and procedures as well as how to design a budgeting process that works for you.

This session will include:

  • The importance of bylaws and what to include
  • Creating candidate criteria and procedures that hold your PAC accountable but allow flexibility
  • Establishing board roles and responsibilities to empower your program
Jason Abel Partner
Steptoe LLP
Claire Rajan Partner
Steptoe LLP

2:45 p.m.

Break

3:00 p.m.

Case Studies: Effective PAC Boards and Governance

Hear from PAC practitioners who have adjusted or made changes to their boards and governance to improve their PAC overall.  Learn how to leverage board members as advocates through proper communications, training and motivation.  These cases studies will help you discover ways to audit your own program, identify governance improvements and implement changes.

Chris Cunningham Senior Associate Dir., Government Relations & Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim
Blake Nanney Government Affairs Director
American Cleaning Institute
Vittoria van Blommestein Public Affairs Coordinator
American Cleaning Institute

3:45 p.m.

Adjourn

Jason Abel Partner
Steptoe LLP
Chris Cunningham Senior Associate Dir., Government Relations & Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim
Blake Nanney Government Affairs Director
American Cleaning Institute
Claire Rajan Partner
Steptoe LLP
Vittoria van Blommestein Public Affairs Coordinator
American Cleaning Institute

This program is eligible for 2 PAC credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management

Register

Membership Plus: FREE
Members: $339
Non-Members: $449

More Registration Info

Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:

For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/nonmember 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.

Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.

Nonmembers: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $300 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.

Questions? Contact us at 202.787.5950.

Questions

Victoria Ellington
Senior Manager, Political Engagement
202.787.5975 | [email protected]