This document provides an overview of a session on legislation and government relations. It outlines 6 learning objectives, including discovering the broad scope of the legislative process, identifying lobbying regulations, learning advocacy tools, recognizing the importance of member involvement, understanding how organizational structure relates to government relations, and realizing how government relations supports an association's mission. It then provides details on the legislative process, lobbying laws and definitions, advocacy tools, and developing relationships and agendas.
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Presentation at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Northeast District Conference on Sept. 19, 2014. Trends, best practices and examples of working with elected officials to achieve PR and public affairs objectives for your organization or clients.
This webinar, hosted by National Safe Place and facilitated by Tammy Hopper of SouthEastern Network, will cover the basics of advocating for your agency and the clients that you serve.
Sparking the debate: The new role of PR pros in government relationsMike Kennerknecht
Presentation at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Northeast District Conference on Sept. 19, 2014. Trends, best practices and examples of working with elected officials to achieve PR and public affairs objectives for your organization or clients.
This webinar, hosted by National Safe Place and facilitated by Tammy Hopper of SouthEastern Network, will cover the basics of advocating for your agency and the clients that you serve.
This presentation talks about what is governance and how has the meaning of Governance changed with the advent of economic reforms of 1990s. The boundary between public and private has become blurred. There has been an increase in the role of Civil Society and Private players , this has led to several public-private-partnerships.
KEYS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Quick review of legal and policy environmen...Thành Nguyễn
This paper draws on the study report “Quick review of legal and policy environment for corporate philanthropy and partnership between corporates and civil society organizations in Vietnam”, commissioned by the project “Developing a sustainable civil society in Vietnam” of the Asia Foundation with the funding from Irish Aid.
QUICK REVIEW OF LEGAL AND POLICY ENVIRONMENT FOR CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY AND P...Thành Nguyễn
This study was conducted by a consultancy team including Dr. Han Manh Tien (team leader), Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu and Ms. Le Thi Hai Yen. The consultant team would like to express
our sincere thanks and appreciation to The Asia Foundation.
During the consultancy implementation, we would not have obtained the results as expected without the continuous support and consultancy of the Social Development and Gender team at The Asia Foundation office in Vietnam.
Excuses kill solutions and dilute passion. Kill excuses before it kills you. Focus is key! Obstacles will always exist on your path, but it's important to remember that it is not these challenges that stop us from becoming the amazing people we can be, it is often our own excuses that stop us. - Vijay Eswaran
China Analysis - Third Plenary Session of the 18th Party CongressBrunswick Group
Brunswick’s team in China have put together an overview of some of the key take-aways from the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Party Congress. This is a critical meeting in the Chinese political cycle and the output from this specific meeting will influence the country’s economic development over the next five-to-ten year period. It also marks one year in office for Xi Jinping and the new leadership team.
International relations refer to the associations created between nations. For the past several years, there has been an increase in the global economic integration. The role played by sovereign states, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations together with multinationals in the formation of international relations has greatly enhanced my thinking on teamwork. The reason for this is because international relations analyze the foreign policies of particular countries to review the impact on global economic politics.
This article was originally posted at: http://www.customwritingservice.org/blog/international-relations/
Brunswick China analysis - sixth plenary sessionBrunswick Group
The Sixth Plenum of the 18th Party Congress concluded on Thursday 24 October in Beijing. In this note we look in more detail at the Sixth Plenum and what we can expect in the months ahead.
The Sixth Plenum has traditionally focused on ideology and internal Party issues and this year was no exception. An important outcome from this year’s gathering is that it sets the scene for next year’s 19th Party Congress. The meeting is expected to be held in October or November next year and, based on past precedent, may see five members of the seven person Politburo Standing Committee retire plus a number of the Politburo members. Some of those who rise may succeed Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang and be in office till 2032.
Two important outcomes from this gathering:
1. President Xi Jinping was elevated to “core” leader. The designation is an important signal that President Xi stands above his peers.
2. Two documents were approved focused on discipline of the Party. These included the norms of political life in the Party under current conditions and regulations on intra-Party supervision.
Contact our Asia offices for more information:
Beijing: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/beijing/
Hong Kong: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/hong-kong/
Shanghai: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/shanghai/
Singapore: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/singapore/
An Evaluation of Partnerships That Exist Between Statutory and Voluntary Orga...iosrjce
Despite the vast amount of work done by many organizations worldwide, particularly in Third World
countries like Zimbabwe, the effectiveness of their partnerships in programming is still marginal. The major
focus of this study was to evaluate the partnership that exists between International Non Governmental
Organizations {INGOs} and their local implementing Partner Non-Governmental Originations in order to
establish areas that need improvement and strengthening. This study revealed that some of the partnerships
that exist between these agencies are marred by challenges such as funding, implementing strategy, capacity
building/training, strategic networking, consultative and joint initiatives. An analysis of interviews established
that most partnerships existed in the area of implementation where local organizations are funded and this
accounted for 30%. This is an area where NGOs obtain financial assistance to implement programmes. The
other areas; capacity building/training shows 25% while strategic networking and consultative show 15%. The
area showing the least was joint initiatives which had only 10% of the existing partnerships. This reflects the
situation in most African countries where joint partnerships with NGOs are new phenomena and that the
founding members of such NGOs embark on the programmes/projects for philanthropic reasons with very little
knowledge of professional expertise needed to carry out these projects jointly. They outsource/consult or apply
for people to help them beef up their expertise or train their staff to do so. The paper concludes by determining
areas that need strengthening and proposes relevant policy recommendations which will contribute to future
research on the effectiveness of partnerships. The need for partnerships to strengthen projects and programmes
that are sustainable and which do not reinforce dependence was observed. The study further observed that
conflict and misunderstandings within the partnering groups as another barrier which led to local organizations
being reluctant to assume equal part in partnerships and to share information about the programme preferring
to maintain confidentiality or protect their sovereignty. The study adds knowledge to our understanding of
partnerships that exist between International Organizations and Local Organizations in Zimbabwe
This presentation talks about what is governance and how has the meaning of Governance changed with the advent of economic reforms of 1990s. The boundary between public and private has become blurred. There has been an increase in the role of Civil Society and Private players , this has led to several public-private-partnerships.
KEYS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Quick review of legal and policy environmen...Thành Nguyễn
This paper draws on the study report “Quick review of legal and policy environment for corporate philanthropy and partnership between corporates and civil society organizations in Vietnam”, commissioned by the project “Developing a sustainable civil society in Vietnam” of the Asia Foundation with the funding from Irish Aid.
QUICK REVIEW OF LEGAL AND POLICY ENVIRONMENT FOR CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY AND P...Thành Nguyễn
This study was conducted by a consultancy team including Dr. Han Manh Tien (team leader), Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu and Ms. Le Thi Hai Yen. The consultant team would like to express
our sincere thanks and appreciation to The Asia Foundation.
During the consultancy implementation, we would not have obtained the results as expected without the continuous support and consultancy of the Social Development and Gender team at The Asia Foundation office in Vietnam.
Excuses kill solutions and dilute passion. Kill excuses before it kills you. Focus is key! Obstacles will always exist on your path, but it's important to remember that it is not these challenges that stop us from becoming the amazing people we can be, it is often our own excuses that stop us. - Vijay Eswaran
China Analysis - Third Plenary Session of the 18th Party CongressBrunswick Group
Brunswick’s team in China have put together an overview of some of the key take-aways from the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Party Congress. This is a critical meeting in the Chinese political cycle and the output from this specific meeting will influence the country’s economic development over the next five-to-ten year period. It also marks one year in office for Xi Jinping and the new leadership team.
International relations refer to the associations created between nations. For the past several years, there has been an increase in the global economic integration. The role played by sovereign states, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations together with multinationals in the formation of international relations has greatly enhanced my thinking on teamwork. The reason for this is because international relations analyze the foreign policies of particular countries to review the impact on global economic politics.
This article was originally posted at: http://www.customwritingservice.org/blog/international-relations/
Brunswick China analysis - sixth plenary sessionBrunswick Group
The Sixth Plenum of the 18th Party Congress concluded on Thursday 24 October in Beijing. In this note we look in more detail at the Sixth Plenum and what we can expect in the months ahead.
The Sixth Plenum has traditionally focused on ideology and internal Party issues and this year was no exception. An important outcome from this year’s gathering is that it sets the scene for next year’s 19th Party Congress. The meeting is expected to be held in October or November next year and, based on past precedent, may see five members of the seven person Politburo Standing Committee retire plus a number of the Politburo members. Some of those who rise may succeed Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang and be in office till 2032.
Two important outcomes from this gathering:
1. President Xi Jinping was elevated to “core” leader. The designation is an important signal that President Xi stands above his peers.
2. Two documents were approved focused on discipline of the Party. These included the norms of political life in the Party under current conditions and regulations on intra-Party supervision.
Contact our Asia offices for more information:
Beijing: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/beijing/
Hong Kong: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/hong-kong/
Shanghai: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/shanghai/
Singapore: www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/singapore/
An Evaluation of Partnerships That Exist Between Statutory and Voluntary Orga...iosrjce
Despite the vast amount of work done by many organizations worldwide, particularly in Third World
countries like Zimbabwe, the effectiveness of their partnerships in programming is still marginal. The major
focus of this study was to evaluate the partnership that exists between International Non Governmental
Organizations {INGOs} and their local implementing Partner Non-Governmental Originations in order to
establish areas that need improvement and strengthening. This study revealed that some of the partnerships
that exist between these agencies are marred by challenges such as funding, implementing strategy, capacity
building/training, strategic networking, consultative and joint initiatives. An analysis of interviews established
that most partnerships existed in the area of implementation where local organizations are funded and this
accounted for 30%. This is an area where NGOs obtain financial assistance to implement programmes. The
other areas; capacity building/training shows 25% while strategic networking and consultative show 15%. The
area showing the least was joint initiatives which had only 10% of the existing partnerships. This reflects the
situation in most African countries where joint partnerships with NGOs are new phenomena and that the
founding members of such NGOs embark on the programmes/projects for philanthropic reasons with very little
knowledge of professional expertise needed to carry out these projects jointly. They outsource/consult or apply
for people to help them beef up their expertise or train their staff to do so. The paper concludes by determining
areas that need strengthening and proposes relevant policy recommendations which will contribute to future
research on the effectiveness of partnerships. The need for partnerships to strengthen projects and programmes
that are sustainable and which do not reinforce dependence was observed. The study further observed that
conflict and misunderstandings within the partnering groups as another barrier which led to local organizations
being reluctant to assume equal part in partnerships and to share information about the programme preferring
to maintain confidentiality or protect their sovereignty. The study adds knowledge to our understanding of
partnerships that exist between International Organizations and Local Organizations in Zimbabwe
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1. Public Relations | Crisis Management | Public Affairs
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2. Session 5:
LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discover the broad scope of the
legislative process.
2. Identify the regulations related to
lobbying and political actions.
3. Acquire knowledge of effective
advocacy tools.
4. Recognize the importance of
membership involvement in the
government relations field.
5. Determine how the organizational
structure relates to the government
relations programming.
6. Realize the importance of government
relations to your association’s mission.
3. Daniel Cherrin ENGAGED
STRATEGIC SOPHISTICATED
CREATIVE UNIQUE
PERSPECTIVE
4. Public Relations | Crisis Management | Public Affairs
Organizations often find themselves navigating a complex environment that requires
dealing simultaneously with litigation, governmental and regulatory actions, media
scrutiny and public perception. NorthCoastStrategies is focused on developing meaningful
relationships, through insight and advocacy, to protect & enhance the reputation of
organizations in the public eye.
DANIEL CHERRIN, founder
• 15-year media relations, crisis
management, government relations & public
affairs
• Former Communications Director – City of
Detroit & Press Secretary to Mayor
• Association Leader – MSAE, MPLP, State
Bar, Urban League, MS Society
• Former lobbyist – Detroit Regional Chamber
• Attorney + Mediator
• Married + Dad (2 girls, 1 boy)
6. Session 5:
LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discover the broad scope of the
legislative process.
2. Identify the regulations related to
lobbying and political actions.
3. Acquire knowledge of effective
advocacy tools.
4. Recognize the importance of
membership involvement in the
government relations field.
5. Determine how the organizational
structure relates to the government
relations programming.
6. Realize the importance of government
relations to your association’s mission.
7. Discover the broad scope of the legislative process
Advocacy Lobbying Public Affairs
Government Relations Procurement Grants
Earmarks Appropriations Issues
Management Super PACS Campaign
Finance Candidate Committee Leadership
Committee 527
12. Session 5:
LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discover the broad scope of the
legislative process.
2. Identify the regulations related to
lobbying and political actions.
3. Acquire knowledge of effective
advocacy tools.
4. Recognize the importance of
membership involvement in the
government relations field.
5. Determine how the organizational
structure relates to the government
relations programming.
6. Realize the importance of government
relations to your association’s mission.
14. Laws Governing Lobbying
• Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
• House and Senate Ethics Rules
• Federal Election Campaign Act
• The Honest Leadership and Open Government
Act of 2007
• Internal Revenue Code
• Foreign Agents Registration
Act
15. LDA
A lobbyist is…
• A person who:
- At least two lobbying contacts;
- Spending more than 20 percent of
their time engaged in lobbying activities -
Over a six-month period
16. LDA
Lobbying contact
• Any oral or written communication;
• To a covered legislative or executive branch
official;
• With regards to the formulation, modification
or adoption of federal legislation, regulation
or rules.
17. LDA
Lobbying activities
• All lobbying contacts
(oral, written or electronic);
• With a covered official;
• In connection with the formulation, modification or
adoption of any legislation
or regulation (including a grant, contract or
appropriation);
• Including research, planning and
preparation for lobbying.
18. What is not “lobbying”
• A request for a meeting or other
administrative requests
• Testimony given before Congress or submitted
for the record
• Information provided in writing in response to
a request or to the Federal Register
19. What is not “lobbying”
• Grassroots activity and state lobbying
do not have to be reported.
• Organizations that engage only in grassroots lobbying
will not be required to register its members unless it
meets the threshold requirements for direct
lobbying.
20. Resources
• ASAE - www.asaecenter.og/advocacyoutreach
• Clerk of the House --
http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov/
• Secretary of the Senate --
http://www.senate.gov
• House Ethics Committee --
www.house.gov/ethics/
• Senate Ethics Committee --
http://ethics.senate.gov/
21. Session 5:
LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discover the broad scope of the
legislative process.
2. Identify the regulations related to
lobbying and political actions.
3. Acquire knowledge of effective
advocacy tools.
4. Recognize the importance of
membership involvement in the
government relations field.
5. Determine how the organizational
structure relates to the government
relations programming.
6. Realize the importance of government
relations to your association’s mission.
23. TOOLBOX
A Story To Tell Make it relevant Tied to a
broader agenda A Board Key Contact
Program Strong Leadership Information
Poll/Research Media Relations Social
Media Collateral Advertising Political
Advocacy Events Monitor the process
testimony tours Publications/Blogs
Awards Relationships
24. TOOLBOX
Strategy –
Identify the key contacts
Create the messaging and platform
Meet with key contacts
Establish ourselves as thought-leaders
Advocate an agenda
25. TOOLBOX
Overall Plan –
Build the infrastructure
Create the network
Find contacts – The Champions, The Leaders,
The Influencers, The Rising Leaders
Create the agenda - why are we doing what
we are doing
26. The Road Ahead
Identify key goals – For example:
Become a leading voice in …
Become a reliable partner with key associations
Seek appointments
Identify any opportunities to present testimony
Set up meeting..
Create the speaking platform
27. The Road Ahead
Develop relationships while expanding our network - Identify key
contacts and organizations to become engaged in:
Identify and become involved with influential organizations and work
groups to help drive the discussion in Michigan.
a. We are targeting champions, leaders, influencers and rising stars.
b. Invite lawmakers for special briefings and tours (look to partner on
briefings)
c. Encourage regular visits to Lansing and DC for meetings, briefings
and support
d. Identify ops for Testimony
28. The Road Ahead
Create the agenda or priorities - Identify legislative priorities (ISSUE
SPOTTING)
a. Review Issue Matrix
b. Monitor legislation and see what is relevant. Don’t take a position but remain
available as a resource
c. Identify challenges to bring to lawmakers and regulators while identifying
solutions
d. Use election to educate candidates and start the discussion of your key issues
e. Primary Concern – have potential to impact bottom line, hot issue is lots of
momentum, think we can help influence the issue through advocacy. Then MW
lawmakers and join coalitions
f. Major Concern – not critical to bottom line but important. Therefore work with
others
g. General Interest – While important not critical or time sensitive. Therefore
monitor and will involve or when appropriate.
h. In General – make issues relevant to governor/legislators agenda, make issues
timeline and newsworthy, identify key influencers to support our efforts. Create
a key contact program, actively monitor issues and activity, actively participate in
coalitions
29. Session 5:
LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discover the broad scope of the
legislative process.
2. Identify the regulations related to
lobbying and political actions.
3. Acquire knowledge of effective
advocacy tools.
4. Recognize the importance of
membership involvement in the
government relations field.
5. Determine how the organizational
structure relates to the government
relations programming.
6. Realize the importance of government
relations to your association’s mission.
30. Thank You!
Daniel Cherrin
313.300.0932
dcherrin@northcoaststrategies.com
www.northcoaststrategies.com
@dancherrin