While political contributions from corporate and association PACs have increased modestly over the last decade, outside spending by super PACs and 501(c)(4) issue advocacy groups has skyrocketed. This webinar will provide an overview of the post-Citizens United campaign finance landscape. Experts will outline the various types of independent expenditure-only groups, disclosure requirements and common operating practices among these organizations. This program is eligible for 1 PAC credit toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 1 Specialization credit toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 1 Core credit toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
The deadline for first quarter LDA filings is April 20. Join us to ensure you’re up-to-date on lobbying and compliance rules. We’ll also cover the best methods for managing and tracking activities to avoid scrambling to gather last-minute information. This program is eligible for 1 compliance credit toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 1 compliance credit toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Public Affairs teams are busier than ever. They often must manage multiple issue and advocacy campaigns while working collaboratively across departments and projects. Reconciling differences and breaking down internal silos can be difficult – but they are integral to success. Join us to learn specific project and people management tools that will help you fine-tune your public affairs function, improve communication with your teams and keep projects on track.
Grasstops begins with leadership. Developing persuasive and engaged ambassadors is key to growing your advocacy reach. Join us and learn how to cultivate strong leaders to guide your grassroots efforts and accomplish your goals.
Growth is a goal for every PAC. The only way to increase participation and receipts is to retain your current members while continuing to expand – and the secret is long-term engagement. How do you make PAC members feel a part of something purposeful and encourage continuing support of the PAC? Join us to learn insider tips and tricks as well as long-term engagement strategies. This program is eligible for 2 PAC credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management .
Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is foundational to managing a trusted and successful public affairs program. Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts, will provide a full day, deep dive of the top legal and compliance issues affecting lobbyists, PAC professionals and grassroots practitioners. This program is eligible for 3 Compliance credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 3 Compliance credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 3 Compliance credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Does your PAC program need an overhaul? More organizations are successfully rebranding and relaunching their PACs to better engage existing donors as well as attract prospective members. During this workshop, we’ll explore where to start when either launching a PAC or overhauling an existing program’s operations and activities. Hear from practitioners that have rebranded their logo, materials, messaging and more to reinvigorate their PACs. This program is eligible for 2 PAC Specialization credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Does your PAC program need an overhaul? More organizations are successfully rebranding and relaunching their PACs to better engage existing donors as well as attract prospective members. During this workshop, we’ll explore where to start when either launching a PAC or overhauling an existing program’s operations and activities. Hear from practitioners that have rebranded their logo, materials, messaging and more to reinvigorate their PACs.
Developing a smart governance structure for your PAC is more important than ever as corporate political involvement and social activism continue to intersect. Engaged PAC boards comprised of individuals passionate about the PAC, strong bylaws that guide your activities as well as contribution criteria fostering equity and inclusion will strengthen your organization’s political programs for years to come. Join us to hear how corporate and association PACs are re-evaluating their governance function and contribution criteria to promote transparency and organizational values. This program is eligible for 2 PAC credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
2020 presented new challenges for all aspects of PAC management, especially fundraising. During this two-part workshop, we will dive into what makes a successful solicitation campaign and how to create a unique plan that can withstand changes and unexpected circumstances. This program is eligible for 3 PAC credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 3 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Maintaining the highest political compliance standards is the foundation of a successful PAC program. Join us for a condensed version of our Political Compliance Management Seminar focusing exclusively on PAC activities and campaigns. We’ll cover PAC solicitation rules, prior authorization requirements for trade associations, corporate contribution limits and PAC reporting considerations. This program is eligible for 2 PAC credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 2 core credits towards the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
According to Council Benchmarking data, PAC charitable match has consistently been ranked as one of the top PAC incentives to motivate and grow participation. As scrutiny of PACs has increased and community need has grown, PAC match programs are becoming even more valuable. Hear from experts how they operate their programs and incorporate charitable incentives into their overall strategy for PAC growth and engagement. This program is eligible for 2 PAC credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
PAC programs are facing large-scale retirements and buy-out programs causing sustained PAC drop-off over time. This workshop will address how to confront attrition by attracting younger eligibles and encouraging mid-level donors to increase their contributions as they progress in their careers. Our speakers will explore big-picture strategies as well as new technologies and communications methods to engage younger stakeholders. This program is eligible for 2 PAC credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management.
Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is foundational to managing a trusted and successful public affairs program. Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts, will provide a full day, deep dive of the top legal and compliance issues affecting lobbyists, PAC professionals and grassroots practitioners. This program is eligible for 3 Compliance credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 3 Compliance credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 3 Compliance credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Peer-to-peer is one of the most successful solicitation strategies for PACs and a wonderful way to promote community. However, peer-to-peer programs aren’t built overnight — you need structure and consistency to achieve results. Learn from experts who have experienced great success with peer-to-peer and explore the do’s and don’ts for this type of solicitation campaign. This program is eligible for 2 PAC credit towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 2 elective credits towards the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
