The final year-end deadline for 2020 LDA filings is January 20. Join us to ensure you’re up-to-date on lobbying compliance rules. We’ll also give you tips and tricks 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.
Retirements, displeasure, logistics or budget concerns are typical reasons a PAC member might have lapsed. Don’t leave this group out when evaluating your target areas for engagement. Lapsed members are an important audience since they already have basic awareness of the PAC. Join us to learn ways to build on that knowledge and capture the attention of lapsed members as part of your PAC building strategy. This program is eligible for 1 PAC credit toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management.
Get the data you need to power your PAC programs. The Public Affairs Council’s Corporate and Association PAC Benchmarking reports are the industry’s most comprehensive and widely used tool, compiling insights on PAC management, governance, leadership involvement, solicitation and recognition techniques, staffing and candidate support strategies. Join this webinar for a summary of best practices and trends. 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 Elective Credit toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
When your state government relations team sits in the national office, coordinating with your state and regional chapters or affiliates is an essential but complex component of advocacy success. This webinar will help you kick off the year strong with proven ways to build stronger channels of communication, influence and action. This program is eligible for 1 Elective credit towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 1 Specialization credit towards the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 1 Elective credit towards the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
The largest gathering of PAC professionals in the country. Join PAC practitioners & experts to discuss emerging trends, fundamentals & advanced strategies. This program is eligible for 6 credits towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management.
Another election year is upon us! Now is the time to plan how you will encourage your employees or members to vote, break down barriers to the process and increase accessibility. Join us to learn how to build an informative Get Out the Vote program that not only empowers individuals to exercise their right to vote but also provides ways to get involved in the electoral process. This program is eligible for 2 Grassroots credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 2 Specialization credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying, and 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is fundamental to managing a trusted and successful public affairs program. A distinguished political law expert will provide a full day, deep dive on the top legal and compliance issues affecting lobbyists, PAC professionals and grassroots practitioners. This program is eligible for 3 credit towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Between PAC pauses, updated criteria, virtual fundraisers and an array of other challenges, the best practices for creating a PAC disbursement budget have shifted over the past year. Hear from PAC experts and practitioners how they are approaching this election year and leading their PAC through the process of determining which lawmakers to support. This program is eligible for 2 PAC credits towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 2 credits towards the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 2 credits towards the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Considering a raffle, auction or sweepstakes as part of your PAC strategy? Incentivizing PAC participation through rewards and chances to win has proven successful for many programs. However, there are a series of compliance considerations, including state and local gaming laws, specific to these activities. An election law expert will provide a detailed overview of implementing these activities and tips for hosting programs virtually. This program is eligible for 1 credit towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management
The PAC is an integral part of your overall government affairs strategy and an important tool for engaging employees or members in the political process. However, the PAC’s importance and value are often overlooked or misunderstood. During this workshop, we will provide you with the information, data and approach to demonstrate how critical the PAC is to your legislative priorities and the role it plays in supporting your organization’s government affairs work. This program is eligible for 2 PAC credits towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 2 credits towards the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 2 Elective credits towards the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
As corporate political involvement remains in the spotlight, developing a smart governance structure for your PAC is more important than ever. Engaged PAC boards comprised of individuals passionate about the PAC, as well as strong bylaws and contribution criteria that guide your activities 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 credits towards the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Engaged, educated and informed advocates make for a successful grassroots program. However, it can be difficult to know where to start or how to format your program. Cultivating effective advocates is not only a step toward achieving your program’s goals but can also lead to personal and professional development for participants. During this workshop, you will learn strategies to identify, train and encourage advocates from experts in grassroots management. This program is eligible for 2 Grassroots credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management, 2 credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying, and 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
