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Where to Start

Begin your Council journey

Begin Your Council Journey!

With so many benefits it’s hard to know where to start. Let us help.

Choose a starting path according to your career level

Emerging Professionals
  1. Watch the Membership Orientation video
  2. Find and watch core educational recordings.
  3. Register for a webinar (free for members) or find other events.
  4. Find out which staff expert you can contact to answer the questions in your field.
  5. Post a question and crowd source ideas in our online community.
  6. Level-up your career by enrolling in a certificate program.
  7. Learn about the trending issues in public affairs through the Impact newsletter.
Manager Level
  1. Watch and encourage your team to view the Membership Orientation video
  2. Familiarize yourself with the recordings available to you and your team.
  3. Register for a webinar (free for members) or find other events.
  4. Find out which staff expert you can contact to answer the questions in your field.
  5. Post a question and crowd source ideas in our online community.
  6. Enhance your leadership skills by enrolling in a certificate program.
  7. Speak at one of our events.
  8. Enroll your team in Membership Plus+ for unlimited access to Council workshops.
Senior Level
  1. Attend and network at gatherings geared toward senior-level professionals.
  2. Nominate yourself or a peer for a seat on the Council’s Board of Directors.
  3. View our thought leadership resources – research and Impact newsletter.
  4. Speak at our events.
  5. Ensure your organization is recognized for the work you do.
  6. Enroll your team in Membership Plus+ for unlimited access to Council workshops.

Watch our Membership Orientation video for tips on making the most of your Council membership.  

Questions?

Caryn Seligman
Senior Director
202.787.5966 | cseligman@pac.org

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