Get Fresh Insights on Your PAC and Grassroots Challenges at the I2M Town Hall

Amy Showalter — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:00:25 +0000

Do you want instant feedback on your PAC and grassroots program challenges? Then join us at Innovate to Motivate's® D.C. Town Halls on June 30.

Innovate to Motivate® (I2M) is an annual conference for veteran political involvement professionals. They challenge themselves through a rigorous conference curriculum of PAC and grassroots productivity topics, the science of influence as it relates to PAC and grassroots, and professional development content. A hallmark of the annual I2M conferences is information sharing among the nation’s most experienced PAC and grassroots professionals thought our Grassroots and PAC Town Halls.

How does a Town Hall work? Why should I attend?

Town Halls are candid discussions and idea sharing among your peers where...

Why have a PAC?

Amy Showalter — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:45:06 +0000

This is why... Innovate to Motivate faculty member Brett Kappel weighs in on new research from Vanderbilt University: The research finds that corporations gain clear financial benefits when individual employees make political donations. What they describe in a new research paper is strong evidence that individuals who make political donations – whether at the behest of companies or not – directly benefit businesses in their communities. “The reason we looked at individual contributions is because it accounts for about two-thirds of all the money given directly to politicians,” said Ovtchinnikov, noting that only about 10 percent of firms are actively involved in campaign finance. “Individuals are the big players in this game.” The 2010 U.S. congressional elections saw an unprecedented boom in campaign...

Learn How to Take Your Social Media Outreach to the Next Level at I2M 2011

Amy Showalter — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:00:10 +0000

The 2011 Innovate to Motivate Conference February 8 - 11, 2011 San Antonio, Texas

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"I have spoken more than 100,000 audience members at more than 600 conferences. Innovate to Motivate stands out because Amy and her team honor the conference attendees by vigorously seeking their opinions and input during every workshop, way beyond traditional Q & A opportunities. This enhances the overall conference experience and increases learning retention."

- Sam Horn, American's Intrigue Expert, Sam Horn Consulting and Keynotes Author, POP!, Tung Fu, and Take the Bully by the Horns

By now you've heard all the hype about how Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other...

PAC Legal Curriculum at I2M 2011

Amy Showalter — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:31:08 +0000

Every I2M conference includes advice from prominent PAC legal experts who share the latest laws and regulations that impact PAC fundraisers. We will again be joined by long-time faculty members Brett Kappel of Arent Fox and Carol Laham of Wiley Rein. Brett will focus on life after the Citizens United decision, and Carol will cover association PAC law topics. Brett and Carol answered a few questions about what they will cover at I2M 2011. Brett Kappel: Life after Citizens United: Recent Developments in Corporate Political Communications Law That Help PAC Fundraisers

Learn a Process to Instantly Generate New Ideas at I2M 2011

Amy Showalter — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:05:47 +0000

Innovate to Motivate, February 8-11, 2011 The Hotel Contessa, San Antonio Download the full conference agenda Registration is now open - register today! "I have spoken more than 100,000 audience members at more than 600 conferences. Innovate to Motivate stands out because Amy and her team honor the conference attendees by vigorously seeking their opinions and input during every workshop, way beyond traditional Q & A opportunities. This enhances the overall conference experience and increases learning retention." - Sam Horn, American's Intrigue Expert, Sam Horn Consulting and Keynotes Author, POP!, Tung Fu, and Take the Bully by the Horns Learn a Process to Instantly Generate New Ideas at I2M 2011 As you may know, the Innovate to Motivate Conference prides itself on investing in expert faculty...

Learn How to Use Humor to Persuade at I2M 2011

Amy Showalter — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:48:14 +0000

Innovate to Motivate, February 8-11, 2011 The Hotel Contessa, San Antonio Download the full conference agenda Registration is now open - register today! "I have spoken more than 100,000 audience members at more than 600 conferences. Innovate to Motivate stands out because Amy and her team honor the conference attendees by vigorously seeking their opinions and input during every workshop, way beyond traditional Q & A opportunities. This enhances the overall conference experience and increases learning retention." - Sam Horn, American's Intrigue Expert, Sam Horn Consulting and Keynotes Author, POP!, Tung Fu, and Take the Bully by the Horns Humor is Serious Business – An Interview with I2M 2011 Faculty Member Dr. Kelton Rhoads Innovate to Motivate is the first conference of its kind to integrate the...

Nominate Your Organization for the 2010 Showalter Innovation Award

Amy Showalter — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:59:09 +0000

Innovate to Motivate, February 8-11, 2011 The Hotel Contessa, San Antonio Download the full conference agenda Registration is now open - register today! "I have spoken more than 100,000 audience members at more than 600 conferences. Innovate to Motivate stands out because Amy and her team honor the conference attendees by vigorously seeking their opinions and input during every workshop, way beyond traditional Q & A opportunities. This enhances the overall conference experience and increases learning retention." - Sam Horn, American's Intrigue Expert, Sam Horn Consulting and Keynotes Author, POP!, Tung Fu, and Take the Bully by the Horns Nominate Your Organization for the 2010 Showalter Innovation Award Have you created a new program, system, process or executed an innovative event that has taken your PAC or...

Powerful Speakers Mean Powerful Lessons at the 2011 Innovate to Motivate Conference…

Amy Showalter — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:58:48 +0000

Powerful Speakers Mean Powerful Lessons at the 2011 Innovate to Motivate Conference February 8 - 11, 2011 San Antonio, Texas Download the full conference agenda Registration is now open - register today! "I have spoken more than 100,000 audience members at more than 600 conferences. Innovate to Motivate stands out because Amy and her team honor the conference attendees by vigorously seeking their opinions and input during every workshop, way beyond traditional Q & A opportunities. This enhances the overall conference experience and increases learning retention." - Sam Horn, American's Intrigue Expert, Sam Horn Consulting and Keynotes Author, POP!, Tung Fu, and Take the Bully by the Horns At I2M 2011, we have over 20 workstorms on advanced PAC, grassroots and professional development topics. Here are just a...

From I2M faculty member Brett Kappel of Arent Fox, a decision that impacts texting and PAC contributions.

Amy Showalter — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:09:41 +0000

From I2M faculty member Brett Kappel of Arent Fox, a decision that impacts texting and PAC contributions. In Advisory Opinion 2010-23 (CTIA), the Commission concluded that CTIA, an incorporated nonprofit trade association that represents the wireless communications industry, may not establish the proposed program, as described in the advisory opinion request, using Common Short Codes to process contributions to political committees. The proposed program would not be permissible under the Act and Commission regulations because contributions would not be forwarded to political committees within the timeframe required by the Act and political contributions would not be segregated from corporate general treasury funds. The Commission also concluded that CTIA must develop a means to ensure that contributions are not from impermissible sources...

Innovate to Motivate® Success Survey: Grassroots Quality and Strategic Planning

Amy Showalter — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:48:16 +0000

How do grassroots professionals define “quality”? Where do they find quality advocates? How do they rate their network’s ‘quality quotient?’ For the answers to these burning questions, read on. Grassroots Quality Quotient Because Innovate to Motivate® conference community members are experienced, they know that there is more to grassroots than names in a database. Technology has leveled the playing field, and the differentiating factor in a winning grassroots program is one characterized by committed, strategically positioned volunteers. I know a quality volunteer when I see one, and I wanted to know how the I2M community defines it. What behaviors translate into a valued volunteer advocate? 1. The Committed 60% I refer to this group as the “committed” because these advocates consistently give their time...

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