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Workshop: Prior Approval: Compliance and Best Practices for Association PACs

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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Workshop: Refreshing Your PAC Pitch

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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Workshop: Creating imPACtful PAC Content

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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Workshop: Political Compliance Management (Part of the Political Management Forum)

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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Workshop: PAC Management Boot Camp (Part of the Political Management Forum)

*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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Workshop: Effective PAC Peer-to-Peer Programs

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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Webinar: Creating, Launching and Learning from a PAC Survey

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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Webinar: PAC Disbursement Strategy: Best Practices for Handling Fundraising Invitations

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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Webinar: PAC Essentials: Conducting Successful Candidate Meetings

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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Webinar: PAC Bylaws: Have You Read Yours Lately?

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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Webinar: Learn More About the Council’s Certificate Programs

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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Workshop: Managing and Leveraging Your PAC Board

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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Workshop: Legal Seminar: Political Compliance Overview

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Creating a Robust Election-Year PAC Plan

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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Incentivizing Long-Term PAC Engagement

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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PIN Webinar: 2018 Midterm Elections with Nathan Gonzales (Complimentary for Members)

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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Webinar: Grassroots and PAC Videos That Drive Engagement

Creating engaging PAC or advocacy materials can be a challenge, but the explosion of online video content has led many organizations to harness the power of visual messaging. Videos can…

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Webinar: Creating an Election Year PAC Strategy

The 2018 midterm elections will be here before you know it. PAC professionals will face increased demands on their time and resources, but will also have more opportunities to engage…

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Webinar: Reporting Out to Your PAC Community

What information do you share with your PAC community — and how do you share it? Creating a plan to be open and transparent can help build trust with your…

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Effective PAC Management: Part of the Political Strategy Forum

PAC programs that take the time to go through a meaningful strategic planning process are often more effective. Why? Because they look at what has (and has not) worked in…

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Political Compliance Management: Part of the Political Strategy Forum

Compliance is an integral part of any public affairs program, and every public affairs professional should know the rules. Do your organization’s lobbyists, PAC professionals and grassroots practitioners understand the…