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Communicating to Audiences Under 40

Virtual Workshop Communicating to Audiences Under 40 April 15, 2026 1:30 p.m.− 3:45 p.m. ET Younger generations have distinct values, political beliefs and priorities that shape their expectations of government, business and other…

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October Buzz: Americans Want Employers to Speak Out — Sometimes

Should companies speak out — or stay out? A new Bentley University–Gallup survey finds Americans increasingly want business leaders to take a stand, though not on everything. Support for corporate…

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Responding to Social or Political Issues

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The Buzz: How Companies Are Responding to Anti-DEI Backlash

Companies are quietly downplaying DEI externally while maintaining internal commitments, navigating growing anti-DEI pressure and legal threats.

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The 2025 Foundation Fellows: Meet Tomorrow’s Public Affairs Leaders

The 2025 Foundation Fellows met for the first time in early May at the Council’s headquarters in Washington, where they shared their excitement about the program, asked questions and listened…

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Employee Engagement in Social Impact

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Diverse Procurement Strategies

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How to Mitigate and Manage Reputational Risk

Virtual Workshop How to Mitigate and Manage Reputational Risk August 20, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Explore the risks associated with social impact initiatives, including reputational, operational, and financial risks.…

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Employee Engagement in Social Impact

Join us to explore strategies for engaging employees in social impact and sustainability initiatives. Discover how to cultivate a culture of purpose and measure the impact of engagement efforts that…

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Communicating Public Affairs Issues to Your Employees

As employees increasingly expect their employers to take a stand on social and environmental issues, employee engagement has become a crucial component of public affairs strategy. Successful employee communication enables…

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Diverse Procurement Strategies

Join us to explore best practices for incorporating sustainability and social responsibility into procurement processes within the public sector. This session will provide insights into ensuring suppliers adhere to ethical…

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Communications That Build Trust Through Transparency

Virtual Workshop Communications That Build Trust Through Transparency February 11, 2025 1:30 p.m.− 3:45 p.m. ET In an era where transparency is paramount, effective communication is key to building and…

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Managing Employee Activism

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Impactful DEI Data Practices

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Integrating Social Impact and Government Affairs

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The 2024 Hogans Fellows — Get to Know These Rising Leaders

June 2024 The 2024 Hogans Fellows — Get to Know These Rising Leaders by Madalyn Flood Marketing & Communications Associate Public Affairs CouncilIn April, the cohort year for 12 new…

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Takeaways from First-Year Hogans Fellows

Process, Progress and Thought Partners: Takeaways from First-Year Hogans Fellows May 2024By Laura Horsley, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Public Affairs Council When Brooklyn Bass was selected to the…

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Hidden Stories of Corporate Citizenship: Why Public Affairs Leaders Should Embrace Supplier Diversity

Hidden Stories of Corporate Citizenship: Why Public Affairs Leaders Should Embrace Supplier Diversity May 2024By Anthony Shop “Damage control with our LGBT employee resource group.” That’s how a Fortune 100…

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Foundation for Public Affairs Announces 2024 Class of Hogans Fellows

Foundation for Public Affairs Announces 2024 Class of Hogans Fellows FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2024 Contact: Helen Taylor Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications Public Affairs Council [email protected] New…

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The “S” in ESG

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Integrating Social Impact and Government Affairs

Webinar Integrating Social Impact & Government Affairs August 14, 2024 1:30 p.m.−2:30 p.m. ET For social impact and government affairs professionals, issue monitoring and prioritization will be pivotal to engaging…

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Social Impact Spotlight: Corporate Citizenship Stories for Public Affairs

Webinar Social Impact Spotlight: Corporate Citizenship Stories for Public Affairs March 20, 2024 1 p.m.−1:45 p.m. ET Do your ERGs know about your company's diverse supply base? Do your elected…

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Deep Dive – Congressional Tri-Caucus

Webinar Deep Dive - Congressional Tri-Caucus June 4, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET The Congressional Tri-Caucus is a powerhouse of diverse legislative leaders comprised of the Congressional Asian Pacific American…

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ESG in the States

Webinar ESG in the States May 16, 2024 10 a.m.−11 a.m. ET ESG legislation continues to gain momentum in state legislatures. What does this mean for government affairs teams, and…

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Corporate Transparency Boot Camp

Virtual Workshop Corporate Transparency Boot Camp July 25, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Companies are increasingly susceptible to inquiries about their business practices and increased social expectations by the public…

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The Buzz: Defending DEI Against Recent Backlash

The Buzz: Defending DEI Against Recent Backlash December 2023 From 2019 to 2022, a LinkedIn study shows, jobs for chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officers rose by almost 170%.…

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Advancing Equity Through Legislative Affairs

Virtual Workshop Advancing Equity Through Legislative Affairs April 10, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Need new ideas for incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion into your campaigns and initiatives? Join us…

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Impactful DEI Data Practices

Webinar Impactful DEI Data Practices September 17, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Let’s talk DEI data. Our speakers will discuss considerations, tools and strategies for gathering, analyzing and communicating data…

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ERGs & Issue Advocacy

Webinar ERGs & Issue Advocacy March 19, 2024 10 a.m.−11 a.m. ET Employee Resource Groups are internal gathering spaces that foster diverse perspectives based on shared interests and experiences. Many…

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The “S” in ESG

Webinar The "S" in ESG February 7, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET What social factors are analyzed in the “S” category of ESG? Our speakers provide the most up-to-date information…

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ESG Reporting Boot Camp

Virtual Workshop ESG Reporting Boot Camp January 18, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Our speakers will provide insider knowledge on composing ESG reports that successfully demonstrate an organization’s sustainability activities.…

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VIRTUAL STRIDE – A Social Impact Summit

STRIDE is the Council’s newest professional development conference for public affairs professionals focused on social good and sustainability.

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How Affirmative Action Ruling May Affect Business Community

The Foundation for Public Affairs Executive Director Amy Meli looks at how the SCOTUS ruling striking down affirmative action from the college admissions process could impact future leadership pipelines in…

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Spotlight on … Taylor Lustig

PepsiCo’s director of government affairs and corporate citizenship discusses her career trajectory and why PepsiCo considers itself “a playground for curious people.” Plus, Lustig shares insights into her time studying…

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Hogans Fellowship Looks to Build Executive Pipeline

Named for Mack Hogans, the Council’s first Black board chair, the Hogans Fellowship is designed to support emerging professionals from diverse backgrounds as they prepare for leadership tracks, with a…

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The Hogans Fellows – In Their Own Words

From tackling polarization to figuring out how to leverage AI in smart ways to fostering a more diverse field, here’s what the 2023 Hogans Fellows have to say about the…

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Understanding the “S” in ESG

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Advancing DEI at Associations

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Innovative Corporate Foundation Initiatives

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Toward Equity: We’re Making Progress — Or Are We?

Recent surveys from Gallup tell us that executives and employees don’t tend to view their organization’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) efforts the same. Learn more about the divisions…

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Managing Shareholder Activism

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Foundation for Public Affairs Announces Inaugural Class of Hogans Fellows, a Diversity-Focused Cohort

Emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds selected to help advance the profession.

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Toward Equity: Keeping the Focus on the ‘S’ in ESG

In this case study of Diageo’s “Society 2030: Spirit of Progress” plan, learn how the company homed in on the social sustainability portion of the plan to build human and…

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Toward Equity: In Economic Downturns, Focus on Diversity

Companies thinking of scaling back on their DEI initiatives because of concerns about an economic downturn should think again. Read the reasons why now is the time to stick to…

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Webinar: Corporate PAC Contributions after Jan. 6: What Happened After the Pause?

Media reports suggest that corporate PACs returned to “business as usual” in the wake of January 6. But in reality, Fortune 500 companies changed their contribution patterns. Join Council expert,…

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Emerging Trends in Sustainability 2023

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Social Impact Survey – DEI, ESG & Social Issues

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Spotlight on … Jonathan Saw

Pernod Ricard North America’s vice president and head of diversity and inclusion discusses how companies need to look at the “entire employee life cycle” when examining their DEI programs and…

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Toward Equity: How to Make Sure Your DEI Program Works

Is your diversity training getting the results that you want — and that your employees (and prospective employees) deserve? Do you have a system for reviewing the effectiveness of your…

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2022 Social Impact Report

The new survey explores DEI practices in strategy, hiring and partnering as well as how companies are addressing ESG and social corporate engagement.