Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is foundational to managing a trusted and successful public affairs program. Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law…
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Running a successful PAC is like running a small business. Beyond day-to-day demands, PAC professionals juggle fundraising, donor outreach, communication, political strategy, and governance structures. Whether you’re a seasoned manager…
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PACs have become a surprising part of the election narrative. Sessions and discussions at the National PAC Conference will break down the best move forward for PAC managers.
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You perform what you practice. Both experienced and novice speakers need strategies and tactics to help calm their nerves and deliver the best address. When it comes to writing for…
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Measuring your political efforts in a way that non-public-affairs functions can understand is critical to demonstrating the impact of your PAC and advancing your organization’s advocacy goals. And in an…
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Benchmarking data shows 48% of responding corporations report making state-level corporate political contributions in states where it’s permissible. PAC professionals often manage their company’s state-level corporate contributions in addition to…
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Get the data you need to power your PAC programs. The Public Affairs Council’s Corporate and Association PAC Benchmarking reports are the industry’s most comprehensive and widely used tool, compiling…
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The deadline for first quarter LDA filings is April 20. Join us to ensure you’re up-to-date on lobbying and compliance rules. We’ll also cover the best methods for managing and…
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Corporate political involvement continues to be in the spotlight with candidates rejecting corporate PAC contributions or outside groups highlighting corporate values and how they measure against political involvement. Join a…
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Join the Public Affairs Council for a Networking Happy Hour hosted by the Political Involvement Network on our Washington, D.C. office rooftop. Connect with your colleagues and other members of…
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Your PAC has a compelling story but does your content reflect that? Learn to create lasting visuals, videos and infographics to inform and excite your eligible community. From distilling complex…
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Please join your PAC and political affairs colleagues for a roundtable discussion on diversity and inclusion as it relates to working in the political realm.Join us for a dialogue on…
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At their core, PACs exist for the purpose of raising and spending money to elect candidates to elected office. But the reality of roles served by most connected PACs is…
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Finding the governance structure that works for your organization’s PAC is essential for growing your political program. At a minimum, a strong governance structure includes three core elements: an engaged…
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Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is foundational to a trusted and successful public affairs program. Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts,…
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Successful PAC management is like running a small business: Beyond day-to-day demands, PAC professionals juggle fundraising, donor outreach, communication and political strategy, and governance structures. Whether you’re a seasoned manager…
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Corporations and associations have consistently counted peer-to-peer PAC solicitations among their most effective fundraising methods, according to the Council’s Corporate and Association PAC Benchmarking Reports. Make sure your PAC program…
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Remain compliant while engaging in political involvement, PAC communications and advocacy online. Our political law and digital experts will help you understand what to do – and not to do…
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PAC charitable match is consistently ranked one of the most effective benefits for attracting eligibles to join the PAC. Successful PAC match programs can provide additional motivation for eligibles to…
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The Federal Election Commission requires that trade association PACs obtain prior approval from its corporate members before soliciting them for PAC support. Those requirements, and others associated with prior approval,…
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There is a cartoon by the late Charles Barsotti that a former colleague gave me several years ago that I still keep at my desk. It reads, “Some PACs, senator,…
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Get the facts on PACs. Council PAC expert Kristin Brackemyre outlines what you need to know about corporate PACs.
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Ever feel like your PAC solicitations recycle the same language over and over again? Looking to write and talk about your PAC in a new and dynamic way that turns…
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Fly-ins, site visits, annual meetings, senior leadership retreats and PAC recognition events: all great occasions to introduce your programs to new audiences and activate existing donors and advocates. Learn to…
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Incentivizing long-term political involvement requires a thoughtful, developed strategy that continually evolves. Does your program have a strong benefits and recognition structure in place to keep recurring donors engaged while…
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Political giving – from PACs to organizations themselves – is under increasing scrutiny. To improve their reputations and strengthen public opinion, many organizations are moving beyond the legal reporting requirements…
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Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is foundational to a trusted and successful public affairs program. Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts,…
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Measuring your political efforts in a way that non-public affairs professionals can understand is critical in demonstrating the influence of your PAC on advancing your organization’s advocacy goals. Communicating the…
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Join us as we review key findings from the Public Affairs Council’s 2017 Corporate and Association Benchmarking Reports as well as trends identified from around the community in the past…
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PIN Roundtable: Political Update with Inside Elections Nathan Gonzales (Complimentary, Members Only)
Hear from Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher at Inside Elections, as he provides an update on the 2018 midterm elections. Nathan will discuss key takeaways from primary season, recent ratings…
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The Federal Election Commission requirement that trade association PACs must obtain prior approval from its corporate members before soliciting them for PAC support presents unique challenges for trade associations in…
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Face-to-face presentations and conversations about your PAC are the most effective way to get new donors. But is your pitch a compelling one? Sharing the right message in the right…
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A picture is worth a thousand words. Developing powerful visual content is increasingly effective in advancing your PAC efforts, capturing your audience’s attention and condensing complex financial data. Does your…
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Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is a critical component of any successful public affairs program. Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts,…
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*NOTE: In-person participation is at capacity, contact [email protected] to be placed on a waiting list or participate virtually!Successful PAC management often feels like running a business. Beyond their normal day-to-day demands,…
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A strong peer-to-peer program is one of the best ways to grow PAC receipts, recruit new members and create excitement around PAC engagement. According to the 2017 Corporate and Association…
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PAC surveys are an excellent tool to better understand how your eligibles and donors view the PAC. Surveys are an easy and convenient way to garner donor satisfaction, determine why…
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PAC practitioners receive dozens of fundraising invitation emails, calls from candidates, elected officials and their campaigns every day. Regardless of the size of your PAC, managing fundraising requests often takes…
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There is no shortage of campaign requests for your PAC to host or attend a meet-and-greet event in an election year. Meet-and-greets can be a beneficial forum to introduce candidates…
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While PAC bylaws are not legally required, they are a widely used tool for providing structured guidance and governing principles for PACs. Your bylaws can serve to outline key policies…
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Do you want to take your career to the next level? Or are you a supervisor or HR professional exploring options to expand your employees’ professional development? The Public Affairs…
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An engaged PAC board comprised of individuals passionate about the PAC will position your program for success. Board members play an important role as not only strong contributors to the…
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Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is a critical component of any successful public affairs program. Ken Gross, one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts,…
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An election year provides PAC professionals with an unmatched opportunity to expand the PACs footprint while demonstrating the value a strong political program brings to its connected organization. It also…
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Motivating donors to invest in your PAC year after year is no easy task. Incentivizing long-term involvement requires a thoughtful, developed strategy that continually evolves. Does your program have a…
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Hear from Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher at Inside Elections as he provides an update on the current state-of-play in the 2018 midterm elections. Nathan will discuss key House and…
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