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Can Companies Go Too Far When It Comes To Their PAC?

Amy Showalter — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:00:02 +0000

I2M faculty member Brett Kappel of Arent Fox www.arentfox.com advises his clients to create PAC bylaws that suit the political needs and culture of the company. However, Brett says a company can go too far in trying to ensure that the PAC is run consistently with the corporate culture. Here's what he says about Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's PAC "argument": http://arentfoxnews.com/cv/b725299375d575713993da6aaa4205606c8948a7

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...

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...

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez with I2M!

Amy Showalter — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:55 +0000

There is no better time to be in New Orleans with Innovate to Motivate®, February 8-11, 2010! The city will be rocking with the excitement of the Saints' trip to the Super Bowl, and if they win, there is sure to be a big parade - Bourbon Street will never be the same. We have extended our early bird discount - only $849.00 for PAC, grassroots, science of influence and professional development curriculum! Register and download a complete conference agenda here: www.innovatetomotivate.com "Innovate to Motivate® is much more of a community learning approach and less of being talked at." - Clarissa Garcia, American Heart Association "I attend Innovate to Motivate® because it is the only conference that is conscientious of an attendee's...

Use the I2M Hashtag to Tweet About Innovate to Motivate® 2010!

Amy Showalter — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:31:58 +0000

Make sure you tweet using the hashtag #i2m2010 when talking about Innovate to Motivate® 2010!

New I2M Survey Results! We Reveal Best Practices of Experienced Grassroots and PAC Professionals

Amy Showalter — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:02:22 +0000

In 2007, we conducted research (“Winning Hearts and Minds 2007”) with hundreds of political involvement professionals to find out their challenges and success patterns. It’s time to find out what has changed since then, and our results from “Winning Hearts and Minds 2009” will be a workstorm at I2M 2010. This isn’t a just data dump - I will share with you how to immediately apply the findings to your daily job. We have segmented results among veteran political involvement professionals ( as well as by corporate and association results) and those new to the profession, so you’ll know exactly what the experienced pro’s do and how they advance their programs. You’ll learn: Who they envy for their PAC,...

Top 8 Reasons to Attend Innovate to Motivate® 2010

Amy Showalter — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:00:33 +0000

1. Recognizing the demands of today’s political involvement professionals, you get PAC, grassroots, the science of influence, and professional development curriculum in one conference - a wise use of your time and money. 2. Next level curriculum that teaches the science of influence and how to apply it to PAC, grassroots and lobbying challenges. 3. Opportunity to meet new people through our evening dine-arounds. 4. We give back. Again, in a pioneering spirit, we conduct an optional volunteer afternoon with the Beacon of Hope project to help re-build homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. 5. Diverse participants. I always advise clients to avoid “breathing your own exhaust,” and we live that at I2M. You expand your learning by hearing from others outside your industry and...

I2M Takes You to the Next Level

Amy Showalter — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:00:35 +0000

Who should attend I2M? Do you know...

The difference between a nice grassroots story and a persuasive grassroots story?
Your four innate strengths and how to leverage them for career acceleration and grassroots and PAC results?
What labor unions know about fundraising and grassroots influence that you don’t?
How experienced (over 10 years in the profession) political involvement professionals get internal respect and resources for their function? (New research results!)
How to be a “type A” person who gets things done without collateral damage to your co-workers, family and volunteers?
The psychology behind diffusing and preventing your member’s anger over your position on controversial legislative issues?
How to run a grassroots campaign when your opponent is the “good guy” and you are the “bad guy”?
The ingredients of...

I2M Presents Research Findings on the Best (and Worst) Uses of Social Media

Amy Showalter — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:00:05 +0000

As more people use technology each month - from the Internet to mobile phones to both - our habits and expectations change. We start to evolve, and the technology evolves with us. This creates an environment of digital Darwinism: political organizations and associations can either adapt or slowly die off. Julie Barko Germany, Director of George Washington University’s Institute for Politics, Democracy and the Internet, will be sharing her latest research on how groups are successfully (and unsuccessfully) using social media to advance their causes, and how you can apply those findings to your outreach efforts. She serves as the director of the Institute for Politics, Democracy & the Internet and director of marketing and communications for The George Washington...

Learn AND Give Back with I2M!

Amy Showalter — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:00:05 +0000

If you have always wanted to help rebuild New Orleans, or just start the New Year out by giving back, I2M is providing the opportunity! In innovative fashion, one of the signature events of the annual Innovate to Motivate conference is an opportunity to help rebuild New Orleans through an optional volunteer service afternoon with the Beacon of Hope project. This event is being sponsored by our friends and Platinum Sponsors at Executive Communications: http://www.executive-com.com/. Thanks to Liz, Lisa, Amy and the gang at Executive Communications! And, this year, by popular demand, we will have a post-volunteer afternoon adult beverage hour sponsored by our friends at The Soft Edge: http://thesoftedge.com/. Thanks to J.C. Chamberlain and our friends at the Soft...