Developing a strong advocacy story can make a tremendous difference in your campaigns. While storytelling is nothing new, elements such as structure, audience attention span and message outreach have all…
Whether you’re using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or even Snapchat, social media can be one of the most powerful tools in your advocacy toolbox. When leveraged effectively, social media can…
A public affairs or reputational crisis can happen to any company, profession or industry at any time in any place. Organizations must be prepared to quickly and effectively respond in…
An election year provides PAC professionals with an unmatched opportunity to expand the PACs footprint while demonstrating the value a strong political program brings to its connected organization. It also…
Convincing advocates, policymakers and the public to all buy into your organization's mission is critical to your advocacy campaign. Public affairs and communications professionals can increase engagement and sway supporters…
Motivating donors to invest in your PAC year after year is no easy task. Incentivizing long-term involvement requires a thoughtful, developed strategy that continually evolves. Does your program have a…
Establishing a successful global public affairs function is essential for strengthening your organization’s international presence and reputation. Join us for this interactive workshop to discuss the challenges and best practices…
Organizations whether big or small are always trying to be more “strategic”, but too often that phrase rings hollow. Employees and their managers may feel that being more strategic is…
With single party control of the federal government, an increasing volume of high-stakes policy issues are facing intense debate. As a result, many organizations are launching campaign-style issue advocacy operations…
The 2017 Public Affairs Pulse Survey will soon be released with insight on how Americans feels about major companies, government and politics.This is a complimentary, members-only event hosted by the…
Aligning your communications and public affairs departments is crucial to coordinating and projecting a unified image of your organization. In addition, how you communicate with elected officials, your advocates, employees…
With the Global Reporting Initiative’s G4 update, materiality became a more prominent feature to help companies better assess what to report and why. Where once materiality was focused on financial…
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is one of the most commonly used reporting frameworks to guide companies through their sustainability journey. Whether you are just getting started or have been…
Influential advocates help you validate policy arguments and build relationships for your organization. Cultivating powerful allies and building a strong community of leaders can increase your odds of winning your…
Shifting political winds foretell changes in the regulatory environment at all levels of government. In recent years, we’ve seen extensive regulatory activity, but many newly elected government officials have signaled…
PAC programs that take the time to go through a meaningful strategic planning process are often more effective. Why? Because they look at what has (and has not) worked in…
Is your grassroots program treading water? What will it take to inject new life into your stagnant advocacy strategy?At this session, we’ll delve into key grassroots advocacy planning and management…
Compliance is an integral part of any public affairs program, and every public affairs professional should know the rules. Do your organization’s lobbyists, PAC professionals and grassroots practitioners understand the…