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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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Creating an Effective Brand to Boost Your PAC and Grassroots Programs

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Coordinating PAC and Grassroots Programs

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Advocate Toolkits and Handbooks Tip Sheet

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10 Questions to Ask Before Sending a Call to Action

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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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LDA vs. IRC Filing Methods

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Public Affairs Benchmarking – Data and Analysis from our 2023 Survey

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PAC Contribution Criteria

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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Election Year PAC Prep

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

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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Public Affairs Benchmarking – Data and Analysis from our 2023 Survey

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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Legal Seminar: Political Compliance Summit

Master lobbying & PAC compliance. Essential training for advocacy leaders. Learn state & federal regulations in DC or virtually. Ensure program success.

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PAC Facts

PAC Facts Employee-funded political action committees (PACs) are the best example of campaign finance reform that works. Corporate and association PACs are transparent, highly regulated and provide a platform for…

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PAC Trends & Insights from the 2023 Benchmarking Reports

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2023 PAC Benchmarking Reports

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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PAC Trends & Insights from the 2023 Benchmarking Reports

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Media Relations for Public Affairs

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September Membership Orientation

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Incentivizing PAC Contributors to Increase Contributions

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The Buzz: Show Horses Get the Votes, But Work Horses Get the Money

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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August Membership Orientation

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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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How the Zicklin Index Can Help You

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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The Buzz: How PACs Strengthen Congressional Speeches

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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Political Transparency Spotlight: Understanding the CPA Zicklin Index

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Certificate Program Informational Webinar

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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