Join us as we review key findings from the Public Affairs Council’s 2017 Corporate and Association Benchmarking Reports as well as trends identified from around the community in the past…
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Learn the basics of blockchain. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of blockchain technology, and use cases from a variety of industries with an emphasis on implications of…
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Gain insight into how the International Copper Association (ICA) built their first global reputation campaign and how they continue to develop their brand.In this webinar, Nicole Witoslawski of the International Copper…
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Given the potential benefits of AI in public affairs, how can you harness data, use algorithms to map stakeholders or predict crisis, while also managing potential ethical issues?From healthcare to…
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is now law and organizations should already have their compliance regimes in place. But for individual corporate or government affairs professionals, there are many…
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What are the latest trans-Atlantic trends and what do they mean for your international public affairs function? Join the Council for an International Network briefing that will cover the challenges…
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The Mexican general election took place on July 1, 2018. What do the election results tell us?Join the Council for an International Network briefing that includes a breakdown of the…
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Interested in learning how to get the most out of your Council membership? Join us for a member orientation to get up to speed about all of the Council’s major services.We…
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In the age of fake news, a shortlist of credible and trusted news sources can be influential and vital for advocacy efforts. Relationships with journalists matter now more than ever.…
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Continuing resolutions, fiscal cliffs, and the politics of shutdowns. Stan Collender, one of the foremost experts on the Federal budget, has seen it all. And he’s advised corporations, associations, industry…
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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…
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With your lobbying report due soon, it’s a good time to review your LDA filings thoroughly for accuracy and compliance with ethics rules and regulations. This is also a good…
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With support from the Public Affairs Council, Ellwood Atfield recently produced comprehensive reports focusing on salary levels for public affairs professionals working in EU corporations and associations. Mark Dober, the…
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With your lobbying report due soon, it’s a good time to review your LDA filings thoroughly for accuracy and compliance with ethics rules and regulations. This is also a good…
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“The Rise of China” is a phrase that has become more commonplace over the last decade. What is the economic and political reality of this phenomenon, and how will it…
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Is your global function expanding? Latin America is a region ripe with economic opportunity, but many public affairs-specific challenges remain.Join our regional experts for a discussion of industry must-knows in…
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As Congress passes legislation or a President delegates authority, it is up to the relevant agency to write the rules by which business and society will adhere to the law.…
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Advocacy professionals often hear the term “Big Data,” but organizations can struggle with optimizing their database to improve grassroots and communications efforts. Whether you’re still tracking your advocates using a…
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Virtually all grassroots, government relations and advocacy professionals will, at one time or another, run a training session at their fly-in entitled “The Do’s and Don’ts for Capitol Hill Meetings.”…
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Communicating about public policy or social issues has become increasingly complex and organizations are struggling with crafting messages that can persuade the administration, Congress and a divided electorate.Join us for…
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GRI, DJSI, CDP, FTSE4Good, Good Guide, SASB, UNSDGs and the list goes on. As a public affairs, corporate social responsibility and/or sustainability professional you may know some of them better…
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In 2015, the United Nations adopted the plan, “Transforming our world: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” Outlined in it are a set of 17 aspirational goals that speak to…
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PAC surveys are an excellent tool to better understand how your eligibles and donors view the PAC. Surveys are an easy and convenient way to garner donor satisfaction, determine why…
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Why is Washington key to global public affairs? Join the Council for a webinar sharing insights to better understand how you can leverage Washington, D.C.-based resources in your global public…
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PAC practitioners receive dozens of fundraising invitation emails, calls from candidates, elected officials and their campaigns every day. Regardless of the size of your PAC, managing fundraising requests often takes…
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As sustainability and corporate social responsibility programs become more core to the business, not to mention more national or global in scope, there’s an increased challenge on how to make…
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Every successful advocacy strategy requires a keen focus on getting all stakeholders aligned and in agreement. Whether that’s managing the divergent agendas within a coalition, alliance or trade association membership…
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Are you still trying to figure out how to adjust your strategies or tactics to reach, influence and engage the largest generation in our history: millennials? Some organizations have found…
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There is no shortage of campaign requests for your PAC to host or attend a meet-and-greet event in an election year. Meet-and-greets can be a beneficial forum to introduce candidates…
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While PAC bylaws are not legally required, they are a widely used tool for providing structured guidance and governing principles for PACs. Your bylaws can serve to outline key policies…
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Join us for the Council's annual update on the Canadian public affairs landscape.Join us for an update on public affairs in Canada to learn more about the political, legislative and…
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Public policy making in the last decade has notably shifted from the federal level to the states. In the upcoming 2018 election, it is estimated that there will be between…
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Do you want to take your career to the next level? Or are you a supervisor or HR professional exploring options to expand your employees’ professional development? The Public Affairs…
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You won’t look good in orange. Even the best strategies mean little if they’re not carried out ethically. Stay on the right side of the law by being aware of…
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Tracking issues on a global scale is one of the biggest challenges for those working in international public affairs. In the age of too much information and too little time,…
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Hear from Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher at Inside Elections as he provides an update on the current state-of-play in the 2018 midterm elections. Nathan will discuss key House and…
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Interested in learning how to get the most out of your Council membership? Join us for a member orientation to get up to speed about all of the Council’s major…
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While many other social media channels have seen significant growth in recent years, Facebook still laps the field, with 72% of U.S. adult internet users on the platform. In addition…
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Being present in Brussels is often hard to sell to management. It can be hard to justify the cost or the activity if it is seen as not supporting the…
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By January 1, 2018, organizations must elect to file lobbying reports using either the LDA or the IRC method, and they must use that method for the entire calendar year.…
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Creating engaging PAC or advocacy materials can be a challenge, but the explosion of online video content has led many organizations to harness the power of visual messaging. Videos can…
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The work of government relations practitioners can seem confusing to some internal audiences. Many have no idea how much reporting and tracking is required by the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA).…
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In 2015, the United Nations adopted the plan, “Transforming our world: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” Outlined in it are a set of 17 aspirational goals that speak to…
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How has China progressed with its five-year plan in 2017 — and how should you adjust your global public affairs strategy to best align with government priorities?This webinar will highlight…
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Keeping up with every issue that affects your organization — in each state and at every level of government — can be daunting. Organizations rely on their government relations teams…
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The 2018 midterm elections will be here before you know it. PAC professionals will face increased demands on their time and resources, but will also have more opportunities to engage…
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Successful CSR requires engaged employees, but do they fully understand the values driving the company’s initiatives? Are they on-board and have a stake in delivering results through collaboration and teamwork?…
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As we become more connected globally, cybersecurity matters to every industry. As such, public affairs professionals must monitor and address issues such as data protection and cyber threat response. What…
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Opinion leaders and key online figures can be powerful advocates for or against the issues your organization is most concerned about. It is vital for organizations to efficiently monitor and…
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Your public affairs function’s success in foreign markets depends on a carefully thought out cross-border strategy.In addition to reviewing model strategic plans, this webinar will cover the fundamentals of creating,…
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