Virtual Workshop
Leveraging Your Leadership for PAC Success
October 1, 2026
1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET
Leadership buy-in isn’t just helpful for PAC growth, it’s essential. In this workshop, our speakers will explore how to strategically engage senior executives, board members and internal influencers to champion their PAC and drive participation. From building authentic leadership narratives to leveraging executive support for the organization’s political and legislative goals, this session will provide actionable strategies to elevate your PAC’s visibility and credibility across the organization.
1:30 p.m.
Leveraging Your Leadership for PAC Success
Strong leadership is one of the most important drivers of PAC success. Whether you are building support among executives, engaging employees, strengthening board involvement, or championing advocacy efforts, leaders play a critical role in shaping a culture of participation and commitment. This session explores how leaders can use their influence, visibility and relationships to advance PAC goals and drive meaningful engagement.
Topics will include:
- Understanding the leadership behaviors that contribute to a successful PAC
- Building executive and stakeholder support for PAC priorities and initiatives
- Communicating the value of PAC participation to diverse audiences
- Creating a culture of engagement through leadership visibility and advocacy
- Identifying opportunities for leaders to champion involvement
2:30 p.m.
Break
2:45 p.m.
Leadership in Action: Strategies for PAC Growth and Engagement
The second half of the workshop will focus on practical leadership strategies that help PACs increase participation, strengthen relationships and achieve long-term success. Building on the principles discussed in the first session, speakers will share examples, lessons learned and actionable approaches that leaders can implement within their organizations.
Our speakers will discuss:
- Ways to inspire and motivate PAC participation
- Best practices for engaging executives, boards and key stakeholders in PAC activities
- How to mentor and develop future PAC champions
- Examples of leadership-driven campaigns and engagement initiatives that delivered measurable results
- Methods for evaluating leadership impact and sustaining momentum over time
3:45 p.m.
Adjourn
This program is eligible for 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management.
This program also qualifies for 2 CAE credits through the American Society of Association Professionals.
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
Monica Day
Senior Manager, Political Affairs Practice
202.787.5964 | mday@pac.org