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Contract lobbyists can add tremendous value to your government relations program, but you must be vigilant to ensure contracted professionals successfully…

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Advocacy and communication efforts need to go hand in hand—and not just after you've declared victory. A successful association advocacy campaign…

The environment set forth in the ASAE scan summary report, "Facing the Future: Preparing Your Association to Thrive," continues in full…

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Determine how a coalition can benefit your organization and what resources you are willing to devote before making a commitment.

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Government relations professionals who work for national organizations that do not have associated state components face unique challenges in lobbying…

It's been a little more than a year since President Obama and his administration made their way to Washington, DC. With their arrival came new priorities,…

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A close look at how one organization, the American Institute of Architects, embraced an idea for the greater good and quickly incorporated it into…

Increase the reach of your most important issue by forming a coalition with a diverse group of organizations.

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The cable industry--represented by the major cable networks as well as hundreds of cable systems--pledged to mobilize the industry's talent, resources,…

Take advantage of the new year and resolve to track new and existing legislative activity with relevance to your association. Create an association…

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