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Impact – October

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No one knows for certain what will happen on Election Day, but Nathan Gonzales explains why our collective shock from 2016 shouldn’t drive us away from the data this time.

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In a year marked by COVID-19 and questions of election integrity, the public is putting more trust in business and less in government. Read on for insights from the 2020 Public Affairs Pulse Survey and how companies can take a bigger role on the biggest issues.

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As the boundaries between corporations and nonprofits blur, Walter Powell of Stanford University provides a fresh understanding of charitable organizations.

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Exclusive Election Insights

Members can download the latest election intel from Nathan Gonzales on Council Connect.

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As head of state government affairs at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Quinn offers his thoughts on how the lobbying world is shifting now that in-person contact has paused. He also shares what he wishes other public affairs pros knew about legislators.

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Americans often say they want elected officials with corporate experience. But when it comes time to head to the polls, voters often choose candidates with this particular experience.

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Research shows that contributing to the public good improves the perception of a company in the eyes of consumers. But there’s a catch. Read on to find out what shoppers say about CSR.

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Just because this word has been around for 200 years doesn’t mean it will be effective in your writing. Let’s kill this zombie once and for all.