Many successful CSR programs contain a charitable giving plan. Even more, well-designed and executed philanthropic initiatives can help organizations better engage with their communities and improve reputations. What are the…
As the path forward for Brexit becomes clouded with more uncertainty, what might the final terms of the Brexit agreement look like for the U.K., the EU and other international…
Can't make the live event? Register anyway and we'll send you a link to the webinar recording. With 110 million views and over one million social media engagements, the global…
New Congress. First LDA filing. Don’t get on the Justice Department’s radar for the wrong reason. File right.Lobbying a new Congress often means engaging new registered lobbyists in your organization.…
Be the team member who calls your boss with a legislative victory – not the one who calls and says the state ethics commission is on your case. Understand and…
Internationally-focused companies across different industries are more and more frequently faced with challenges that intersect business and diplomacy. In many cases, such scenarios turn public affairs into a “foreign minister”…
As communities and organizations become more diverse, public affairs functions need team members who can authentically communicate with different segments of society. Without authenticity, teams will miss opportunities and the…
Learn about government relations that wins over third-party stakeholders, sways lawmakers and secures votes in our Impact Series. Each webinar deep dives on a government relations effort that won a…
Measuring your political efforts in a way that non-public affairs professionals can understand is critical in demonstrating the influence of your PAC on advancing your organization’s advocacy goals. Communicating the…
Join us for a series of complimentary, members-only state race debriefs as you wind down from the rush of midterms. In each of these hour-long webinars, we will feature a…
The annual Public Affairs Pulse survey examines a wide range of topics related to business and government. This year’s findings reveal everything from the surprisingly low influence of President Trump’s…
In this free webinar, two political analysts will present their forecasts regarding the outcome of the next European Parliament elections and the composition of the European Commission and Council after…
As a public affairs professional, you know that communicating value is more complex than it appears. You often need to be your own advocate in the workplace because advancement doesn’t…
“To get an advanced degree or not?” – is a question pondered by many as they progress in their careers. For public affairs professionals, it’s an important consideration. With so…
LinkedIn is an invaluable tool for networking and maintaining professional connections. Knowing how to leverage your LinkedIn profile, whether you are job-searching or just looking to stay up to date…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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