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Conferences & Training

Government Relations/Lobbying

Upcoming Audioconferences


	»	Lobby Days and Flyins: Time and Money Saving Tactics for Managing the Unmanageable Sept. 23, 2010 2:00-3:30 pm EST
	Get ready. Get set. Go! The elections in November 2010 are getting all the attention right now, but 2011 will be one of the busiest years on record for bringing members and citizen advocates to the Capitol... not to mention one of the most expensive.


	»	Nonprofit Political Structure: A two part series covering tax and HLOGA issues
	How can you use your tax structure to gain greater political influence? How can you make sure all your political activities measure up to all the tax, FEC, and HLOGA requirements and GAO audits? What common new disclosure and filing mistakes could cost you your tax-exempt status? Get all the right answers to protect yourself and accomplish your political agenda.

CD/Transcript Conference Recordings


	»	Executive Branch Ethics Audioconference
	Before you make contact with the Executive Branch, make certain you're in compliance with "old" ethics and lobbying regulations like HLOGA - and new ones. For example, President Obama's new Executive Order virtually bans gifts, tightens reporting and pay-to-play, and imposes tough new employment restrictions. Meanwhile, familiar measures such as the Byrd amendment, federal conflict of interest rules, and Fair Claims Act will play new roles in any Executive-Branch contact where funds may ultimately be involved. With so many all-new ways to inadvertently make mistakes, how can you protect yourself?


	»	Disclosure, Filing and Preparing for an Audit; Other Special Lobbying Compliance Issues: Recorded on April 8, 2009
	This session examines the special compliance issues surrounding NFPs' issue advocacy, lobbying, campaign and other political activities, including the IRS rules that must be obeyed to maintain tax-exempt status and avoid failure to file penalties; the HLOGA requirements that must be met to avoid disastrous publicity, $200,000 fines and up to five years in jail; and FEC reporting requirements (including the amended Form 1 and new HLOGA bundling rules for association PACs).


	»	Congressional Investigations and Testimony: Practical Strategies for Proactive Prevention, Damage Control and Success Recorded on April 21, 2009
	Congress often launches investigations to “soften” the battlefield in advance of legislative initiatives. Since the 111^th Congress could be the most active in a generation, you could face more investigations and more testimony than at any time in your career. Are you prepared? Many organizations think they are. But testifying before Congress is nothing like appearing in committees or courtrooms. Rules and due process simply don’t apply — and you could quickly find yourself and your interests in trouble. What does it take to be ready? Better yet, how can you avoid becoming the focus of an investigation in the first place?


	»	HLOGA Best Practices: Rules, Records and Deadlines Recorded on June 30, 2009
	In this 90-minute audioconference, Cleta Mitchell - the leading legal authority on HLOGA - explains what reporting is required with HLOGA, plus specific steps you can take immediately to pull your practices and staff into worry-free compliance. Step by step, you'll learn how to audit-proof every aspect of how lobbying information is gathered, recorded, certified and reported.


	»	Lobby Days and Flyins: Time and Money Saving Tactics for Managing the Unmanageable Recorded on Sept. 22, 2009
	Here’s how to get heard in the most intense and expensive fly-in and lobby-day season ever: As always, you’ve got to handle schedules, boost participation and manage almost unbelievable logistics. But in 2010, you’ll also be facing a Washington where the Administration and HLOGA lobbying laws both put “special interests” in the spotlight as never before. Don’t go it alone! Whether you’re a seasoned planner or new to the process you’ll benefit from real-world expert advice on how to comply with HLOGA, minimize your costs and get your message heard on Capitol Hill.


	»	Navigating Pay-to-Play Laws: Ensuring Compliance in a Complex Environment Recorded on Oct. 27, 2009
	Stimulus-related contracting and lobbying opportunities are flooding into the states. But beware: there’s also a flood of new pay-to-play measures that states and localities are using to make sure campaign contributors don’t exert undue influence on contract awards. Plus, did you know it’s not just employees who are affected? Pay-to-play laws can also apply to family members and the owners and officers of their companies. Which new gift restrictions apply to your own activities? Exactly what triggers “contribution bans?” What does it take to prove compliance? How will new SEC pay-to-play laws affect investment advisors doing business with government clients? Having the right answers now means having a shot at stimulus-related contracting and procurement -- without risking your neck. Here’s where to start …


	»	Preparing for a GAO Audit of Lobbying Disclosure Reports Recorded on December 8, 2009
	Have you aligned your activities with HLOGA? Don't let the new year find you unprepared. The GAO has now gone through several audit cycles. With leeway for unintentional failure to disclose used up, flawed disclosure and information monitoring will now trigger enforcement actions - and severe civil and criminal penalties. Keeping your political activities, yourself, and your firm in compliance with the law takes attention. Find out what you can do now to protect yourself and prepare. Order the CD and Transcript for Preparing for a GAO Audit of Lobbying Disclosure Reports. This information-packed audioconference arms you with specific "do it now" guidance for making sure your records, contributions, gifts, practices and reporting will stand up under the harshest regulatory scrutiny. From checklists to real-world advice, you'll come away with a solid action plan you can implement by December 31st - so you can breathe easy as you make all the required filings.


	»	Campaign Finance Rules & Regulations: What you NEED to know in 2010 Recorded on February 25, 2010
	The Supreme Court has dramatically changed the political landscape. For starters, the Court's ruling on the Citizens United case now allows independent corporate political, non-coordinated expenditures. As the law adjusts to this new landscape, the Court's potential rulings on the EMILY's List case and Shays v. FEC willalso have profound implications for SSFs and non-connected PACs. Clearly, 2010 could be a record-setting year for campaign finance. It could also be a record year for FEC and HLOGA violations. Because while Citizens United gives more freedom for corporations and unions to spend, strict rules - for you and your PAC - are still very much in force. You could face huge fallout from even small mistakes in how you take in and report contributions - and how you use those funds to get out the vote for your issues. Don't wait! Register now for expert guidance on how to raise more money as you lower your risk of noncompliance and negative publicity.


	»	Lobbying Outside Washington: Mastering the Differences in State and Federal Compliance Recorded on March 23
	When it comes to lobbying and campaign finance, rules are often more stringent at the state level than at the federal level. Plus, rules for specific activities differ not only from federal to state, but from state to state - and they keep changing rapidly. Learn how to prevent violations before they occur...

Associations/Non-Profits

Upcoming Audioconferences


	»	Lobby Days and Flyins: Time and Money Saving Tactics for Managing the Unmanageable Sept. 23, 2010 2:00-3:30 pm EST
	Get ready. Get set. Go! The elections in November 2010 are getting all the attention right now, but 2011 will be one of the busiest years on record for bringing members and citizen advocates to the Capitol... not to mention one of the most expensive.


	»	Nonprofit Political Structure: A two part series covering tax and HLOGA issues
	How can you use your tax structure to gain greater political influence? How can you make sure all your political activities measure up to all the tax, FEC, and HLOGA requirements and GAO audits? What common new disclosure and filing mistakes could cost you your tax-exempt status? Get all the right answers to protect yourself and accomplish your political agenda.

CD/Transcript Conference Recordings


	»	Disclosure, Filing and Preparing for an Audit; Other Special Lobbying Compliance Issues: Recorded on April 8, 2009
	This session examines the special compliance issues surrounding NFPs' issue advocacy, lobbying, campaign and other political activities, including the IRS rules that must be obeyed to maintain tax-exempt status and avoid failure to file penalties; the HLOGA requirements that must be met to avoid disastrous publicity, $200,000 fines and up to five years in jail; and FEC reporting requirements (including the amended Form 1 and new HLOGA bundling rules for association PACs).

Books & Print References

Government Relations/Lobbying

Directories


	»	Washington Representatives Directory
	Every 10 minutes a lobbyists enters into a new relationship with a client... or has an existing relationship terminated. Make sure you are up-to-date on all the latest changes in this fast paced industry.


	»	National Directory of Corporate Public Affairs
	Get nearly impossible to find information on the government affairs programs and executives of American corporations.

Handbooks and Manuals


	»	The Lobbying Compliance Handbook
	With HLOGA now in place and lobbying activities under intense scrutiny, compliance mistakes can now trigger catastropic financial and criminal penalties. Now, one practical guide provides authoritative answers to all your questions about lobbying under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 as amended by HLOGA. The Lobbying Compliance Handbook covers everything from the lobbying activities that require disclosure to the specific steps lobbying firms and associations must take to maintain the required records and paperwork certifications.


	»	Citizens in Action
	In Citizens in Action, Stephanie Vance, the “Advocacy Guru,” takes the controversial position that it is possible to get heard on the Hill, that not all politicians are corrupt (OK, a few are), and that citizens can “get things done” from Washington, D.C. to their city council.


	»	The GAO's Lobbying Audit: Best Practices for Preparation and Compliance
	This new management report combines lessons learned from those who underwent 2008 lobbying audits with expert insights gleaned from training over 1,000 government relations professionals on the HLOGA regulatory compliance. With the report, you’ll have vital early-warning on the issues and questions to anticipate as the GAO looks at your lobbying filings — plus practical guidance on how to fix any vulnerabilities before it’s too late. In addition, you’ll learn what findings the GAO reported to Congress and how they relate to what records you retain and how you certify, disclose, support and report information.


	»	The Advocacy Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to Achieving Policy Goals Through Organization Networks
	With a landslide of policy initiatives churning through Washington, the states and local governments, you can’t be everywhere at once. Still, even one phrase in a bill can have a profound impact on your organization's policy goals. If you’re starting fresh with advocacy or trying to catch up with organizations that already have highly motivated networks in place, the handbook helps you plan and implement a comprehensive program. Or, simply zero in on specific aspects of your existing plan, like shoring up HLOGA compliance, creating multi-level networks, or dealing with opponents.

Associations/Non-Profits

Directories


	»	National Trade and Professional Associations Directory
	Membership … meetings … budgets … contact information … records on all 7,800+ associations, professional societies and labor unions and their 20,000+ association executives.


	»	State and Regional Associations Directory
	Get the most comprehensive reference guide to the over 8,800 trade associations, professional societies, technical organizations, and labor unions who are organized statewide or regionally. Also profiled are the 19,000+ executives who run them.


	»	The Advocacy Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to Achieving Policy Goals Through Organization Networks
	With a landslide of policy initiatives churning through Washington, the states and local governments, you can’t be everywhere at once. Still, even one phrase in a bill can have a profound impact on your organization's policy goals. If you’re starting fresh with advocacy or trying to catch up with organizations that already have highly motivated networks in place, the handbook helps you plan and implement a comprehensive program. Or, simply zero in on specific aspects of your existing plan, like shoring up HLOGA compliance, creating multi-level networks, or dealing with opponents.

Public Affairs

Directories


	»	National Directory of Corporate Public Affairs
	Get nearly impossible to find information on the government affairs programs and executives of American corporations.


	»	Citizens in Action
	In Citizens in Action, Stephanie Vance, the “Advocacy Guru,” takes the controversial position that it is possible to get heard on the Hill, that not all politicians are corrupt (OK, a few are), and that citizens can “get things done” from Washington, D.C. to their city council.


	»	The Advocacy Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide to Achieving Policy Goals Through Organization Networks
	With a landslide of policy initiatives churning through Washington, the states and local governments, you can’t be everywhere at once. Still, even one phrase in a bill can have a profound impact on your organization's policy goals. If you’re starting fresh with advocacy or trying to catch up with organizations that already have highly motivated networks in place, the handbook helps you plan and implement a comprehensive program. Or, simply zero in on specific aspects of your existing plan, like shoring up HLOGA compliance, creating multi-level networks, or dealing with opponents.