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2023 PAC Benchmarking Reports The 2023 PAC Benchmarking Reports provide valuable data and insights on political action committee (PAC) activities for Corporate and Association PACs, including staffing, governance structures, leadership...
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There are show horses and work horses in Congress, and guess what? Voters prefer the show horses. A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences delves into why grandstanding often rewards elected officials, as well as the one exception that’s connected to PAC contributions.
Interested in learning how to get the most out of your Council membership? Join us for a member orientation to get up to speed about all of the Council’s major services.
For some companies, having their political activity evaluated by the CPA-Zicklin Index can be intimidating; for others, it’s exhilarating. But as the number of companies being rated continues to expand, it’s important to know what to expect, how much weight to give the index, and what level of compliance makes sense.
PAC contributions have a broader impact than you might think. Researchers at the University of Maryland studied the effects of PAC donations and what members say on the floor of Congress. Learn how and why PACs are influencing speeches.
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As remote work continues, PAC professionals are facing a “new and challenging environment.” Dive into case studies where PAC practitioners share how they instill a sense of community whether they’re working in a hybrid or fully remote world.
Council Senior Director Amy Meli analyzes new findings on Fortune 500 company PAC contributions to House Republicans in the 2022 election cycle and how reps who voted to decertify the election results faired compared with non-objectors.
Virtual Workshop Writing for Advocacy in Public Affairs November 15, 2023 1:30 p.m.−4:15 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Professionals wear many hats: promoter, defender, explainer and more. Without an evolving communications...
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The Public Affairs Council is strengthening its leadership and political engagement expertise through staff promotions.
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Learn more about the innovative campaigns from the winners of the Outstanding PAC Awards in the association and corporate categories.
[vntd_hero_section images="110734" heading_dynamic="Webinar: Corporate PAC Contributions after Jan. 6: What Happened After the Pause?" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="110734" css=".vc_custom_1676657796759{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px...
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Legal Seminar Political Compliance Summit October 26, 2023 9:30 a.m.−2:30 p.m. ET Washington, DC or Virtual Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is key to building a...
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Webinar PAC Trends & Insights from the 2023 Benchmarking Reports September 18, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Get the data you need to power your PAC programs. The Public...
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Virtual Workshop Effective PAC Engagement Strategies November 2, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Having a well-developed engagement strategy for your PAC can be the difference between its growth...
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Virtual Workshop Best Practices for PAC Events November 29, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers PAC events provide meaningful ways to connect, engage and inform. Whether your fundraising strategy...
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Virtual Workshop PAC Peer-to-Peer Fundraising October 4, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakersMore Info Peer-to-peer programs are consistently listed as one of the most effective fundraising strategies in the...
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Virtual Workshop Association PAC Intensive September 12, 2023 1:30 p.m.−4:15 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakersMore Info Managing an association PAC comes with unique challenges including prior approval, a decentralized membership or...
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[vntd_hero_section images="59210" heading_dynamic="Webinar: Incentivizing PAC Contributors to Increase Contributions" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="59210" css=".vc_custom_1673384675698{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width:...
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Virtual Workshop Virtual Workshop: Corporate PAC Intensive September 12, 2023 9 a.m.−12:15 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakersMore Info Managing a corporate PAC comes with unique challenges including segmenting and targeting your...
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[vntd_hero_section images="73246" heading_dynamic="Virtual Workshop: PAC Charitable Match Programs" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="73246" css=".vc_custom_1671485662377{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px...
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[vntd_hero_section images="108190" heading_dynamic="Webinar: Political Transparency Spotlight: Understanding the CPA Zicklin Index" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="108190" css=".vc_custom_1671483580204{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width:...
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[vntd_hero_section images="85860" heading_dynamic="Webinar: Conducting PAC Surveys and Town Halls" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="85860" css=".vc_custom_1671484711083{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width:...
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[vntd_hero_section images="33775" heading_dynamic="Virtual Workshop: In-District Political Engagement: Facilities, Site Visits and More" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="33775" css=".vc_custom_1671053814978{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px...
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[vntd_hero_section images="33824" heading_dynamic="Webinar: PAC Fundraising Among Remote Workforces" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="33824" css=".vc_custom_1670522454169{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px...
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Virtual September Membership Orientation September 11, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Interested in learning how to get the most out of your Council membership? Join us for a member...
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[vntd_hero_section images="70164" heading_dynamic="July Membership Orientation" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="70164" css=".vc_custom_1670359757262{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom:...
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[vntd_hero_section images="70164" heading_dynamic="June Membership Orientation" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="70164" css=".vc_custom_1668803901440{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom:...
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[vntd_hero_section images="116165" heading_dynamic="Webinar: Business Fundamentals for Public Affairs Professionals" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="116165" css=".vc_custom_1668712278709{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width:...
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[vntd_hero_section images="70164" heading_dynamic="April Membership Orientation" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="70164" css=".vc_custom_1668625526400{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom:...
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[vntd_hero_section images="103785" heading_dynamic="Virtual Workshop: Project Management Essentials" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="103785" css=".vc_custom_1668607955768{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top:...
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[vntd_hero_section images="70164" heading_dynamic="March Membership Orientation" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="70164" css=".vc_custom_1668543449697{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom:...
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[vntd_hero_section images="70164" heading_dynamic="January Membership Orientation" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="70164" css=".vc_custom_1668529518218{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom:...
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Salary Surveys The Council's PAC, Grassroots and Government Relations Salary Survey Reports are available for purchase. Thank you to all who participated! Method: Respondents were split into categories based on...
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[vntd_hero_section images="110734" heading_dynamic="Virtual Workshop: How to Respond to Public Affairs Questions from Investors " subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="110734" css=".vc_custom_1660928582365{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px...
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[vntd_hero_section images="108163" heading_dynamic="Washington D.C. Study Tour" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="129930" css=".vc_custom_1684513090278{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px...
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[vntd_hero_section images="77354" heading_dynamic="Webinar: Political Update with Nathan Gonzales: Election 2022 – 90 Days Out" subtitle="" button1_label="Register" button1_url="#register" bg_overlay="dark_blue" height="custom" height_custom="450" heading_font_size="50px" tooltips="%5B%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Welcome%20To%20Crexis!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22bottom%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.12%22%7D%2C%7B%22tooltip_title%22%3A%22Click%20for%20our%20great%20works!%22%2C%22tooltip_url%22%3A%22%23%22%2C%22tooltip_placement%22%3A%22top%22%2C%22tooltip_depth%22%3A%220.72%22%7D%5D"] [vc_single_image image="77354" css=".vc_custom_1652812093707{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 1px...
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