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Advocacy
ASAE's advocacy content equips association professionals to navigate the complexities of government relations and public policy. Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments while building expertise in lobbying compliance, grassroots engagement and coalition building, political action committee management, and policy communications.
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Report: Associations Increasing Advocacy Budgets
The Public Affairs Council’s report on government relations at associations found deeper investments, though staffing remains small.
Spotlight on Advocacy
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The Career Moves Every Association Leader Needs Right Now
If you were not able to join us live on September 24, do not worry. You can still benefit from one of ACHQ's most insightful career…
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Urban Land Institute- Project Recovery: Rebuilding Los Angeles After the January 2025 Wildfires
In the wake of the devastating January 2025 wildfires that destroyedthousands of homes and displaced hundreds of thousands ofresidents across Los Angeles, th...
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NCRA: Safeguarding Cancer Surveillance: An Advocacy Response to FY26 Budget Threats
National Cancer Registrars Association's “Advocacy Now” campaign was a rapid, nationwide effort to protect the U.S. cancer surveillance system after the FY26...
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Your Leadership Pipeline Isn’t a Recruitment Problem—It’s a Meaning Problem
Every association executive knows the ritual. The nominating committee convenes, the same dozen names surface, and the calls begin—equal parts invitation and arm-twisting. Committee chairs go…
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Articles
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Unlearning Invisibility: The Leadership Lesson Hispanic Heritage Month Offers Associations
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, observed each year from September 15 through October 15, we're highlighting the…
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The Overlooked GDPR Obligation That Associations Must Not Miss: Appointing an EU Representative
For many U.S.-based associations, compliance with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is often viewed through a narrow…
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Behind an Advocacy Response to Controversy
With license-plate readers sparking heated debate across the country, the Security Industry Association wanted to soften the tone—and…
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Writing an AI Policy for Your Association
Association executives using AI most often are in marketing/communications, knowledge management, and member services. And why not? AI…
Videos
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ASAE Legislative Summit 2026
The 2026 ASAE Legislative Fly-In, March 23–24 in Washington, DC, is the opportunity to engage directly in these…
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ASAE Legislative Fly-In 2026
The 2026 ASAE Legislative Fly-In, March 23–24 in Washington, DC, gives you the opportunity to engage directly in…
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2025 Summit Award Recipient: National Adoption Association
National Adoption Association – Linthicum, MDProgram: Ujima Collective
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ASAE Legislative 2025 Fly-In
On March 25 and 26, ASAE members become part of a pivotal event that brings together association professionals…
Podcasts
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Associations NOW Presents: Powering Advocacy-Why PACs Matter for Associations
In this episode of Associations NOW Presents, guest host Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE, president and CEO of the…
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Navigating Tax Reform: Advocacy for Associations and Nonprofits
In this episode of Associations NOW Presents, guest hosts Steven Stout, CAE, FASAE, and Katy Markert from Better…
Templates
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HDA PAC Authorization Letter
An authorization form from the Healthcare Distribution Alliance Political Action Committee (HDA PAC) that member companies sign to…
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PAC Checklist
A political action committee (PAC) management checklist from The Showalter Group covering oversight and governance, fundraising, disbursements, and…
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State Economic Impact Study
An economic impact study of Rhode Island's marine trades sector that estimates firms, jobs, sales, and value added…
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Coalition Building Toolkit
A coalition building toolkit from NAPNAP's Health Policy Committee for members leading state-level child health advocacy, covering why…
