PAC & Political Engagement Archives

PAC Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Virtual Workshop PAC Peer-to-Peer Fundraising October 4, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Peer-to-peer programs are consistently listed as one of the most effective fundraising strategies in the Council’s PAC Benchmarking…

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Association PAC Intensive

Virtual Workshop Association PAC Intensive September 12, 2023 1:30 p.m.−4:15 p.m. ET Managing an association PAC comes with unique challenges including prior approval, a decentralized membership or event-based fundraising. This…

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Webinar: Incentivizing PAC Contributors to Increase Contributions

New donors are important, but leveraging current contributors is an effective fundraising strategy to consider when looking to increase PAC receipts. This webinar will cover strategies for motivating contributors to…

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Corporate PAC Intensive

Virtual Workshop Virtual Workshop: Corporate PAC Intensive September 12, 2023 9 a.m.−12:15 p.m. ET Managing a corporate PAC comes with unique challenges including segmenting and targeting your eligible class, payroll…

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Virtual Workshop: PAC Charitable Match Programs

PAC match programs are consistently ranked among the most effective tools to grow a PAC program. A successful PAC match incentive takes a lot of forethought and planning to make…

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Webinar: Political Transparency Spotlight: Understanding the CPA Zicklin Index

Many organizations have emerged in recent years that seek to measure corporate political transparency and track accountability. One of the most prominent of these groups is the Center for Political…

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Webinar: Conducting PAC Surveys and Town Halls

Soliciting feedback and engaging in ongoing discussions with employees and association members is critical in establishing trust in your organization’s political involvement programs. PAC surveys, town hall meetings and other…

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Virtual Workshop: In-District Political Engagement: Facilities, Site Visits and More

The most sophisticated political programs use many tactics to build relationships with legislators and achieve sustained success. In-district political activities such as site visits, facility tours and local fundraisers are…

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Webinar: PAC Fundraising Among Remote Workforces

Workforce trends like increases in remote and hybrid work arrangements not only change organizational cultures but can significantly impact PAC outreach as well. In this webinar we’ll explore outreach strategies…

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September Membership Orientation

Virtual September Membership Orientation September 11, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Interested in learning how to get the most out of your Council membership? Join us for a member orientation…

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July Membership Orientation

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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June Membership Orientation

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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Webinar: Business Fundamentals for Public Affairs Professionals

Part of being a good government affairs professional is understanding your company’s business strategy. This webinar will explain how certain financial terms are evaluated, how different business units are measured,…

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April Membership Orientation

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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Virtual Workshop: Project Management Essentials

Public affairs teams are becoming more integrated with other departments and functions within organizations. As a result, project management skills to oversee multiple issue and advocacy campaigns while working collaboratively…

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March Membership Orientation

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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January Membership Orientation

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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Salary Surveys

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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Association Compliance

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Transparency in Your Political Programs

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Political Update with Nathan Gonzales: Election 2022 – 90 Days Out

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Virtual Workshop: How to Respond to Public Affairs Questions from Investors

More and more often, companies are susceptible to inquiries about their business practices and increased sustainability expectations by the public at large, and even their own investors. Ensure that your…

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Study Tour: An Inside Look at Public Affairs in Washington

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Webinar: Political Update with Nathan Gonzales: Election 2022 – 90 Days Out

As we approach the 90-day mark until the 2022 midterm elections, hear from Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher at Inside Elections and the Council’s Sr. Political Analyst, as he provides…

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Conducting PAC Raffles, Auctions and Sweepstakes

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Innovation Award Winners in Communications, Grassroots and Lobbying Honored at The Advocacy Conference

The 2022 Innovation Award winners were honored during The Advocacy Conference in Austin! Read about their winning campaigns.

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In Challenging Times, PACs Adjust in Healthy Ways

The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Sempra take home the 2022 Outstanding PAC Awards.

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Spotlight on … Madison Eggert-Crowe

Comcast’s associate vice president of political affairs discusses the importance of building institutional knowledge, especially when dealing with compliance complexities, how a minor in math helped her become a better…

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Reports Show PACs, After Two Challenging Years, Remain Healthy

Business PACS are finding their footing again two years after the pandemic lockdowns and a year after the Jan. 6 attempted insurrection. Learn about changes PACs are making to their giving…

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Virtual Workshop: PAC Management Bootcamp

November 17 (afternoon)

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Virtual Workshop: Creative PAC Communications and Solicitations

PAC communications can inform, educate, engage and solicit – and it’s no easy task to create the right balance. This workshop will cover all elements of PAC communications and solicitations.…

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Lobbying Centrists Is Hard — But Essential

While it might feel like consensus and compromise are relics of the past, long-term policymaking often happens in the middle. Advocacy experts explain why the narrowing center is still a lobbyist’s best…

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PAC Trends from the 2021 Benchmarking Reports

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Virtual Workshop: PAC Relaunch: Rebrand and Revitalize Your PAC

Does your PAC program need an overhaul? More organizations are successfully rebranding and relaunching their PACs to better engage existing donors and attract new members. During this workshop, we’ll explore…

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Webinar: PAC Strategy: Listening to Stakeholders and ERGs

The PAC is a collective voice for your organization. It’s important to involve internal groups and individuals by listening and being responsive to your stakeholders, employee resource groups and other…

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Webinar: Association Compliance

Running a PAC is a difficult task, and compliance must always come first. Association PAC management can be particularly challenging because members are from different organizations, and some trade associations face…

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Webinar: Coordinating State and Federal Teams

Silos are easy. Coordination is hard. Through best practices and case studies of success, we will look at ways to help state and federal advocacy teams improve communication and coordination.…

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Webinar: Engaging the Next Generation in Grassroots

Whether your “next generation” is defined as new hires, students or simply individuals of a certain age and experience level, investing resources to engage this audience in your grassroots activities is essential to…

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Webinar: Transparency in Your Political Programs

Whether your PAC or broader corporate political contributions, organizations are facing increasing scrutiny around their political activities. To strengthen reputation and highlight reputable practices, many organizations are moving beyond the legal reporting requirements and becoming more transparent in their…

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