Launching PACs and shaping policy: Explore the career of a public affairs expert, starting with a student-led PAC and leading to impactful work in healthcare advocacy.
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Webinar Insights & Trends from 2025 PAC Benchmarking Reports October 21, 2025 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Get the data you need to power your PAC programs. The Public Affairs...
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Virtual Workshop Communicating the PAC to Changing Workforces November 13, 2025 1:30 p.m.− 3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Professional culture and work structures have rapidly evolved over the past few...
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Virtual Workshop PAC Charitable Match Programs September 30, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers PAC match programs are consistently ranked among the most effective tools to grow a PAC...
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Virtual Workshop PAC Education & Fundraising August 12, 2025 9 a.m.−12 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers To raise money for the PAC, you need to first raise awareness by offering your...
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Virtual Workshop PAC Management Boot Camp July 9, 2025 1:30 p.m.− 4:30 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Consider this your PAC management crash course. We will cover all the major elements...
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Virtual Workshop Managing & Growing Your Political Affairs Function June 4, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers PAC, grassroots, direct giving, GOTV and civic engagement are just a few of...
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Off-election years present the perfect opportunity to conduct a compliance audit of your PAC activities. Hear from an election law expert on how to manage a PAC audit. This important process allows for careful review of your procedures and records to ensure compliance.
Whether you find yourself in a meeting with all PAC eligibles, presenting to leadership or training PAC champions, you will need a well-rounded PAC pitch. This webinar will cover ways to make your PAC pitch interesting, engaging and compelling. You’ll be prepared to communicate value, showcase incentives and answer important questions.
PACs remain the most popular form of campaign finance because they are transparent and decisions are made according to strong governance structures, including diverse boards, strict bylaws and comprehensive giving guidelines. This workshop will dive into the details of PAC boards and governance structures that enhance trust in the PAC.
Webinar Data Management for PACs January 22, 2025 2 p.m.− 3 p.m. ET Register Your PAC communications and other activities are only as strong as your data. Creating and maintaining...
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Webinar Pulse Survey Findings: Public Opinions on Trust, Disinformation, Regulation, Campaign Finance & Lobbying December 10, 2024 11 a.m.−12 p.m. ET Register The Council’s 2024 Public Affairs Pulse survey, a...
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February 23 – 26, 2025 | JW Marriott, Austin, TX. Register Ambassador Resources Event Background Thank you for your support as we plan and execute the National PAC Conference. You...
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Political Involvement Strategies Report Executive insights on the tactics and issues driving political engagement. This report details the findings of a Public Affairs Council survey of corporations and associations benchmarking...
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Spotlight on … Chris Conner June 2024 Director of Political Advocacy, Allstate You’ve been managing Allstate’s political action committee as well as its grassroots advocacy program for over 10 years...
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Webinar Political Risk Management August 1, 2024 10 a.m.−11 a.m. ET Register In today's ever-evolving political landscape, managing political risk is crucial for business stability and growth. With another election...
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Webinar Compliance Webinar: 2024 Party Conventions June 25, 2024 10 a.m.−11 a.m. ET Register 2024 is a prime election year. And with party conventions fast approaching, corporate and trade association...
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Spotlight on … Angel Riley Senior Manager, Political Affairs Philips North America April 2024 You’ve been a political affairs professional, with a lot of work with PACs, for more than...
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Get Out the Vote Starts Now March 2024 Come Nov. 5 — you may have heard — millions of Americans will be going to the polls to elect a president...
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Spotlight on … Sharon Sussin Senior National Political Director, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) March 2024 You’ve been with NFIB your entire career. That’s unusual, isn’t it? I came...
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Outstanding Campaigns Honored at the National PAC Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Helen Taylor Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications Public Affairs Council [email protected] Fort Lauderdale, Florida (March 7, 2024)...
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Outstanding PACs Meet New Challenges March 2024 The year was 1982, and the first treasurer of Walmart’s political action committee — Sam Walton himself — penned a letter to store...
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Virtual Workshop Corporate PAC Intensive December 5, 2024 9 a.m.−12 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers This boot camp will cover all aspects of corporate PAC management. Whether you are new to...
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Virtual Workshop Association PAC Intensive December 4, 2024 9 a.m.−12 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers This boot camp will cover all aspects of association PAC management. Whether you are new to...
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For PACs, Communications Planning Is Paramount in Election Years January 2024 The educational role of PAC professionals continues to expand, and their efforts in this area are never more important...
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Member Spotlight on … Kathleen Gamble January 2024 Political Affairs Director, American Trucking Associations You have had an impressive career as a PAC manager for more than a decade, for...
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Webinar Direct Giving Programs September 5, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Learn more about the inner workings of direct giving programs and how organizations are using them to increase...
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Virtual Workshop Impactful PAC Incentives August 13, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers PACs that offer incentive clubs raise over three times as much as those without giving levels....
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Virtual Workshop Creative PAC Communications & Solicitations July 17, 2024 1:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Do your PAC communications and solicitations need a refresh? Join us for ideas, tips...
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Webinar PAC Raffles, Sweepstakes & Auctions June 27, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Answer your legal questions surrounding raffles, sweepstakes and auctions for your PAC. Raffles, sweepstakes and auctions...
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Webinar Digital PAC Trends May 14, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register As communications have become increasingly digital, establishing an online presence, and communicating digitally is important for securing donors...
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Virtual Workshop Communicating the Value of Your PAC May 21, 2024 1:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Educating leadership, your eligible class and your organization at large on the importance...
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Webinar Engaging Gen Z in PAC and Grassroots May 2, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Gen Z is the first generation of true “digital natives,” shaped by an environment...
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Webinar PAC Contribution Criteria January 17, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Ensure your contribution criteria fits the needs of your PAC, aligns with organizational values and can withstand challenges....
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Virtual Workshop Election Year PAC Prep April 4, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Determine your 2024 election year disbursement strategy and communicate support choices and election updates to...
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Benchmarking Reports Reveal Public Affairs’ Growing Status November 2023 Almost half (48%) of all public affairs executives report directly to their company’s CEO, an encouraging development revealed by the Council’s...
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Webinar Public Affairs Benchmarking – Data and Analysis from our 2023 Survey December 11, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Learn from Council staff about the latest benchmarking data in...
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