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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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The 2022 Innovation Award winners were honored during The Advocacy Conference in Austin! Read about their winning campaigns.
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The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Sempra take home the 2022 Outstanding PAC Awards.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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