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The Buzz: Shaping Policy Is Not an Either/Or Proposition

An upcoming study in the scholarly journal Political Science & Politics examines how politically active organizations tend to “focus exclusively on either lobbying or making campaign contributions,” and what the…

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Insights & Trends from 2025 PAC Benchmarking Reports

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Responding to Social or Political Issues

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2025 Salary Surveys

2025 Salary Surveys The reports provide comprehensive data that can be used to benchmark salaries in grassroots advocacy, PAC management and government relations. The surveys report on the average and…

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Tips from the Experts: Communicating Government Relations Value and Internal Controls for PAC Compliance

Gain insights into valuing government relations & streamlining PAC management. Explore best practices for communicating gov't relations' value & ensuring financial compliance.

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PAC Audits

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Member Spotlight on … Shari Dexter

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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Perfecting the PAC Pitch

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LD2’s and LD203’s

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Member Spotlight on … Cody Lyon

Farm Bureau veteran on advocacy: Political shifts, EU comparisons, & building trust. Plus, family life and lessons from a farming background.

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From Grassroots to Leadership: Award-Winning PACs Lead the Way

Community pharmacies & corporate advocacy: Discover winning PAC tactics from NCPA & TriNet. See how they boosted engagement and impact.

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Insights & Trends from 2025 PAC Benchmarking Reports

Webinar Insights & Trends from 2025 PAC Benchmarking Reports October 21, 2025 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Get the data you need to power your PAC programs. The Public Affairs Council’s…

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Communicating the PAC to Changing Workforces

Virtual Workshop Communicating the PAC to Changing Workforces November 18, 2025 1:30 p.m.− 3:45 p.m. ET Professional culture and work structures have rapidly evolved over the past few years, and…

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PAC Charitable Match Programs

Virtual Workshop PAC Charitable Match Programs September 30, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET PAC match programs are consistently ranked among the most effective tools to grow a PAC program. A…

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PAC Education & Fundraising

Virtual Workshop PAC Education & Fundraising August 12, 2025 9 a.m.−12 p.m. ET To raise money for the PAC, you need to first raise awareness by offering your eligible class…

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PAC Management Boot Camp

Virtual Workshop PAC Management Boot Camp July 9, 2025 1:30 p.m.− 4:30 p.m. ET Consider this your PAC management crash course. We will cover all the major elements of PAC…

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Managing & Growing Your Political Affairs Function

Virtual Workshop Managing & Growing Your Political Affairs Function June 4, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:30 p.m. ET PAC, grassroots, direct giving, GOTV and civic engagement are just a few of the activities…

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Compliance Webinar: PAC Audits

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…

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Perfecting the PAC Pitch

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…

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Data Management for PACs

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LDA vs. IRC Filing Methods

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Pulse Survey Findings: Public Opinions on Trust, Disinformation, Regulation, Campaign Finance & Lobbying

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Optimizing PAC Boards & Governance

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…

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Data Management for PACs

Webinar Data Management for PACs January 22, 2025 2 p.m.− 3 p.m. ET Your PAC communications and other activities are only as strong as your data. Creating and maintaining a…

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Pulse Survey Findings – Public Opinions on Trust, Disinformation, Regulation, Campaign Finance & Lobbying

Webinar Pulse Survey Findings: Public Opinions on Trust, Disinformation, Regulation, Campaign Finance & Lobbying December 10, 2024 11 a.m.−12 p.m. ET The Council’s 2024 Public Affairs Pulse survey, a national…

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National PAC Conference -Ambassador-Resources

February 23 – 26, 2025 | JW Marriott, Austin, TX. Ambassador Resources Event Background Thank you for your support as we plan and execute the National PAC Conference. You make…

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Political Involvement Strategies Report

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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Direct Giving Programs

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PAC Raffles, Sweepstakes and Auctions

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Spotlight on … Chris Conner

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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Political Risk Management

Webinar Political Risk Management August 1, 2024 10 a.m.−11 a.m. ET In today's ever-evolving political landscape, managing political risk is crucial for business stability and growth. With another election approaching,…

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Compliance Webinar: 2024 Party Conventions

Webinar Compliance Webinar: 2024 Party Conventions June 25, 2024 10 a.m.−11 a.m. ET 2024 is a prime election year. And with party conventions fast approaching, corporate and trade association executives…

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Digital PAC Trends

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Spotlight on…Angel Riley

Spotlight on … Angel Riley Senior Manager, Political Affairs Philips North America April 2024You’ve been a political affairs professional, with a lot of work with PACs, for more than 20…

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Get Out the Vote Starts Now

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

Spotlight on … Sharon Sussin Senior National Political Director, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) March 2024You’ve been with NFIB your entire career. That’s unusual, isn’t it? I came on…

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Outstanding Campaigns Honored at the National PAC Conference

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] Lauderdale, Florida (March 7, 2024) –…

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Outstanding PACs Meet New Challenges

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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Corporate PAC Intensive

Virtual Workshop Corporate PAC Intensive December 5, 2024 9 a.m.−12 p.m. ET This boot camp will cover all aspects of corporate PAC management. Whether you are new to corporate PACs…

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Association PAC Intensive

Virtual Workshop Association PAC Intensive December 4, 2024 9 a.m.−12 p.m. ET This boot camp will cover all aspects of association PAC management. Whether you are new to association PACs…

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For PACs, Communications Planning Is Paramount in Election Years

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

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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Direct Giving Programs

Webinar Direct Giving Programs September 5, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Learn more about the inner workings of direct giving programs and how organizations are using them to increase engagement…

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Impactful PAC Incentives

Virtual Workshop Impactful PAC Incentives August 13, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET PACs that offer incentive clubs raise over three times as much as those without giving levels. Learn how…

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Creative PAC Communications and Solicitations

Virtual Workshop Creative PAC Communications & Solicitations July 17, 2024 1:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. ET Do your PAC communications and solicitations need a refresh? Join us for ideas, tips and inspiration…

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PAC Raffles, Sweepstakes and Auctions

Webinar PAC Raffles, Sweepstakes & Auctions June 27, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Answer your legal questions surrounding raffles, sweepstakes and auctions for your PAC. Raffles, sweepstakes and auctions are…

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PAC Contribution Criteria

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Digital PAC Trends

Webinar Digital PAC Trends May 14, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET As communications have become increasingly digital, establishing an online presence, and communicating digitally is important for securing donors and…

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Communicating the Value of Your PAC

Virtual Workshop Communicating the Value of Your PAC May 21, 2024 1:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. ET Educating leadership, your eligible class and your organization at large on the importance of the…

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Engaging Gen Z in PAC and Grassroots

Webinar Engaging Gen Z in PAC and Grassroots May 2, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Gen Z is the first generation of true “digital natives,” shaped by an environment of…

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