"I thought that the material that was covered was really good and the details that the speakers brought up gave me some great ideas about how to keep building our PAC."
— Russ Merbeth, Integra Telecommunications

All PACs understand that campaign finance is critical to supporting a candidate or cause. But as the importance of fundraising grows, so do the pitfalls.

In 2010, PACs face the triple whammy of recession, regulatory complexity, and “campaign fatigue.” In addition, you’re likely to come under fierce scrutiny from an FEC once again staffed with commissioners plus a President-elect who continues to state his intent to make changes, particularly with regard to lobbyists and bundlers.

The consequences for failing to amass a war chest are severe. So are the penalties for tax, legal, and management mistakes. That’s why updating your campaign finance expertise is critical.

Register now for PACs and Campaign Finance: New Year, New Environment, New Challenges

A core requirement for completing your LCP certification, this powerhouse double-session program covers the fundamentals of PAC management and campaign finance (morning) as well as advanced topics (afternoon). Guided by a panel of PAC experts and senior FEC officials, you’ll learn the all-new “rules” for operating a successful PAC and fundraising campaign within an association, corporation or other business entity.

Attendance at either counts toward Lobbyist Certificate Program certification. You may sign up for either session on its own, but are strongly advised not to take the advanced afternoon session unless you are already well-versed on PACs or have taken the morning session.

What You'll Learn

1. Set up, administer and operate a strong PAC and fundraising operation that runs efficiently – and in compliance
2. Adjust your tactics for success in today’s recessionary climate
3. Motivate donors despite “campaign fatigue” from the 2008 and 2009 elections
4. Cover all the bases — tax, legal, federal and state reporting issues — so you can choose the right business or organization structure
5. Use outsourcing to your best advantage
6. Benefit from real-world tips for cutting costs and administrative burdens
7. Leverage best practices in making critical federal and state filings
8. Avoid key campaign finance pitfalls emerging in the changing regulatory environment
9. Understand what campaign finance successes, failures and myths (like the “rise of the small donor” myth) mean for the business of lobbying
10. Apply lessons learned from today’s most successful PACs

Meet Your Training Team

Federal Election Commission Requirements & Expectations (9:00 - 10:45 a.m.)