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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 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 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 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 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 This boot camp will cover all aspects of corporate PAC management. Whether you are new to corporate PACs…
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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 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 Learn more about the inner workings of direct giving programs and how organizations are using them to increase engagement…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Webinar PAC Contribution Criteria January 17, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Ensure your contribution criteria fits the needs of your PAC, aligns with organizational values and can withstand challenges. The…
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Virtual Workshop Election Year PAC Prep April 4, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Determine your 2024 election year disbursement strategy and communicate support choices and election updates to stakeholders, donors,…
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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 Learn from Council staff about the latest benchmarking data in corporate…
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Master lobbying & PAC compliance. Essential training for advocacy leaders. Learn state & federal regulations in DC or virtually. Ensure program success.
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Interested in learning how to grow your professional credentials with the Council? Tune in to learn more about our professional certifications in PAC & Grassroots Management, Public Affairs Management, and…
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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…
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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…
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Virtual Workshop Writing for Advocacy in Public Affairs November 15, 2023 1:30 p.m.−4:15 p.m. ET Professionals wear many hats: promoter, defender, explainer and more. Without an evolving communications toolkit, many…
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The Public Affairs Council is strengthening its leadership and political engagement expertise through staff promotions.
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Advocacy content is now more important than ever. Don’t settle for the same old infographic; craft award-winning content. Good creative content can spur action, engage policymakers and enhance your advocacy…
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Learn more about the innovative campaigns from the winners of the Outstanding PAC Awards in the association and corporate categories.
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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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Legal Seminar Political Compliance Summit October 26, 2023 9:30 a.m.−2:30 p.m. ET Washington, DC or Virtual Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is key to building a trusted and…
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Webinar PAC Trends & Insights from the 2023 Benchmarking Reports September 18, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Get the data you need to power your PAC programs. The Public Affairs…
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Virtual Workshop Effective PAC Engagement Strategies November 2, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Having a well-developed engagement strategy for your PAC can be the difference between its growth and stagnation.…
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Virtual Workshop Best Practices for PAC Events November 29, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET PAC events provide meaningful ways to connect, engage and inform. Whether your fundraising strategy depends on…
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