Choose a starting path according to your career level
With so many benefits it’s hard to know where to start. Let us help.
Emerging Professionals
- Watch the Membership Orientation video
- Find and watch core educational recordings.
- Register for a webinar (free for members) or find other events.
- Find out which staff expert you can contact to answer the questions in your field.
- Post a question and crowd source ideas in our online community.
- Level-up your career by enrolling in a certificate program.
- Learn about the trending issues in public affairs through the Impact newsletter.
Manager Level
- Watch and encourage your team to view the Membership Orientation video
- Familiarize yourself with the recordings available to you and your team.
- Register for a webinar (free for members) or find other events.
- Find out which staff expert you can contact to answer the questions in your field.
- Post a question and crowd source ideas in our online community.
- Enhance your leadership skills by enrolling in a certificate program.
- Speak at one of our events.
- Enroll your team in Membership Plus+ for unlimited access to Council workshops.
Senior Level
- Attend and network at gatherings geared toward senior-level professionals and view other programs and resources.
- Nominate yourself or a peer for a seat on the Council’s Board of Directors.
- View our thought leadership resources – research and Impact newsletter.
- Speak at our events.
- Ensure your organization is recognized for the work you do.
- Enroll your team in Membership Plus+ for unlimited access to Council workshops.
Membership Benefits Built for Your Team
Executive Education
Every year, we produce more than 100 training programs and executive forums on advocacy, digital communication, PACs, global public affairs and a host of other topics. Most of our events now offer virtual participation — and recordings from our popular webinars are also available at no additional cost!
Free Legal Guidance
Find compliance peace of mind from a prominent election law attorney. Ken Gross of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld can provide legal guidance on: Federal and state campaign finance rules (including PACs), lobbying registration information (including grassroots), ethics laws and other public affairs-related compliance issues.
In-Depth News & Analysis
From the award-winning Impact newsletter that dives deep into issues important to public affairs professionals to The Loop member newsletter to information for network groups, we have the trends and insights you need, right now.
Speaking Opportunities
Interested in speaking at one of our workshops, seminars or large gatherings? We’re always looking for experts and practitioners from member organizations to speak on thought-provoking topics of interest to the public affairs community.
Questions?
Caryn Seligman
Senior Director
202.787.5966 | [email protected]
Featured Event
THIS is where the Advocacy community convenes. Our can’t-miss event for anyone managing an advocacy function, engaging stakeholders or seeking to advance public policy.
Fort Lauderdale, FL | February 2-5