The Public Affairs Council is the leading nonpartisan, nonpolitical association for public affairs professionals worldwide. Launched in 1954, our mission is to advance the field of public affairs and to provide members with the executive education and expertise they need to succeed while maintaining the highest ethical standards. The Council’s staff professionals have direct experience in corporate and association public affairs management, lobbying, global public affairs, social media, corporate responsibility, campaign finance, grassroots advocacy, crisis communication and a host of related areas. Welcome to the Council’s LinkedIn page. While we encourage discussion on our social media sites, we wish to keep the conversation civil and professional. Please note that comments posted on this site do not reflect the opinion of the Council or its staff. By participating in this page, you agree that you will abide by applicable online laws, and acknowledge that the Council’s original content and intellectual property are protected under copyright laws. In addition, the following will usually be deleted: -Offensive, defamatory, inaccurate, unprofessional or irrelevant language. -Personal attacks about people or organizations. -Promotional posts and spam messages. -Personal information about others such as home addresses.
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Yesterday we hosted #STRIDESummit24, with sessions discussing why “faces are the new logos,” the increasing role of internal comms in 2025 and the importance of keeping your brand agile. Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, connect and grow!
Today we celebrated Douglas Pinkham’s remarkable 27-year tenure as president of the Public Affairs Council ahead of his retirement at the end of the year. Thank you to all who joined us for a rock-and-roll tribute to a great leader.
November Impact is live! Get to know the Council’s new Board Chair Courtney Geduldig and Volunteer of the Year Jessica Cooper. Plus, analysis from Nathan Gonzales on 2024 election margins. Full issue: https://lnkd.in/eMqhZmb5
Council President Douglas Pinkham joined Peter Woolfolk to discuss corporate involvement in social issues – the best practices, risks and what the data is showing. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e7WeXKx4
Tomorrow (Nov. 19) is your last chance to submit a nomination for the 2025 Innovation Awards! These awards recognize creative campaigns in grassroots, communications and lobbying and celebrate the community’s most outstanding initiatives. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/esgFs8sU
At #STRIDESummit24, Julia Manchester of The Hill, Rachel Schindler of Punchbowl News and Anthony Shop of Social Driver will explore how orgs can align their CSR initiatives, inclusion efforts and sustainability goals with the changing political and social climate. Register: https://lnkd.in/ejzduV-R
Get to know 2024 Hogans Fellow Justin Strength! The best book Justin's read this past year is "A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians: A Novel" - "It’s a story of a young man who can change the world he knows by using the same tactics we incorporate in our own Public Affairs strategies: compelling storytelling, generating allies for his cause, strategic communications and engaging audiences to tell their own stories." Justin is part of the Hogans Fellows cohort of young leaders from diverse backgrounds helping advance public affairs. Learn more about Nicholas and the entire cohort here: https://lnkd.in/e6misMaa
#Advocacy25 is the can't-miss event for anyone in the advocacy world. You'll learn the latest smart strategies in grassroots, communications and lobbying from the people synonymous with advocacy excellence. Register: https://ow.ly/leh250U7uX2
The Buzz: During a divisive presidential election year, arguments about politics are not uncommon – even in the workplace. Studies show that many Americans would support policies that would limit these discussions at the office, but that’s not always practical – or legal. Read on for tips on respecting employees’ rights and maintaining an atmosphere of civility. https://ow.ly/oaQU50U7gTf
Member Spotlight: Despite childhood aspirations to be a jockey, in Impact Emily Justine Holubowich, the national senior vice president of federal advocacy for the American Heart Association, discusses how her passion for health policy was sealed early in her university studies. She also shares why “boring” political debates are refreshing and what the potential outcomes might be from a loss of institutional knowledge in the House and Senate. https://lnkd.in/gvyrQF6d