Facts About PACs Podcast

Were you ever a summer intern in Washington D.C.?  We’ll take you inside The Fund for American Studies – Business and Government Relations summer 2022 program with NABPAC’s very own summer intern, Mark Vad.

Today we bring you another “ solutions in action ” episode of the Facts About PACs Podcast.  What exactly do the big consulting firms offer when it comes to services in the PAC space? Can you really get it all under one roof? We’re joined by Peter Sherman, Executive Vice President, PAC Services at DDC. Peter leads a team loaded with political, communications, digital, and technology experts.  And...

Jim Ellis joins the show to share emerging trends in the 2022 midterm election cycle. Turnout is up and the impact of redistricting is still not fully understood. Hear what Jim says you can expect in November on this episode of the Facts About PACs Podcast. 

If you’re looking to branch out into new podcasts this summer, we recommend The Business of Politics Show .  Host Eric Wilson ’s weekly podcast is a must listen, must subscribe piece of content.  And by the end of this episode, you will know exactly why and you’ll want more.  

Winter is Coming.  The Consumer Price Index print for May hit a 40-year high,  up 1%  from April.  A year-on-year increase of 8.6% shows the wicked winds of inflation are serious headwinds for political fundraising programs. Sharon Sussin is NFIB’s Senior National Political Director and over the last three decades, she has helped grow and develop a political and grassroots program that is among th...

Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for an unplugged edition of the number one PAC Podcast in America. 

Amie Adams, President of Dunn Associates , and David Schild, Founder and Managing Director of Three Rivers Strategies join the pod to share their tips for a robust media diet tailored to PAC professionals.  Dig in and leave room for dessert. 

A master class on political fundraising with a professional who leads one of our industry’s best programs: RPAC.  Lauren Colicelli, Director of Political Fundraising at the National Association of Realtors® joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for a deep dive on peer-to-peer fundraising. 

Reining in candidate contributions can be a vexing challenge.  What’s a PAC professional to do?  We talk about recalibrating your candidate contribution criteria with Kristine Kilbride of KPA. 

Ep 76 is the second in our Solutions in Action series.  In this episode, Brian Bender,  Team Leader, Trade Associations and Membership Organizations at Withum , lays out the top 3 things PAC Directors need to know when it comes to PAC Audits and Compliance. What does your PAC need?  What does your PAC Board want?  Hit play for the answers. This episode of the Facts About PACs Podcast is brought to...

Meghan Everngam from the National Association of Home Builders joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar to talk about her program and the way BUILD PAC is rallying its members in 2022.

This episode is the first in an ongoing series we’re calling “Solutions in Action.”  As ever, the experiences and expertise of our colleagues can go a long way toward helping us all get better outcomes.  Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined for a candid conversation about PAC Banking by Mike Richardson, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer at   Chain Bridge Bank This epis...

It’s March 31st, 2022, and as a capstone to NABPAC’s celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re using this platform to give voice to our signature Leaders Speak series. The incomparable Tracy J Edmonds turns on the microphones and takes us inside the world of DC government affairs for a candid conversation with two amazing women – both heads of their respective DC offices – about what “breaking t...

Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Jocelyn Hong, 2022 President of NILE - The National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics . Jocelyn is a strong voice for lobbyists and someone with terrific insights into both how DC works and the power of association. This episode is brought to you by QUORUM . 

March is Women's History Month, and in this episode, Micaela Isler is joined by Jamie Jones Miller , Inaugural Dean & CEO of the Northeastern University Arlington Campus for an in-depth discussion about women in the government relations space.

in this episode, Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Bradley A Smith, Chairman, and Founder of the Institute for Free Speech for a look at the few bills still percolating in the 117th Congress that aim to do harm to employee-funded and business trade association PACs – directly and indirectly.

Be better in your current job and how to get the next one. Inside the PAC Certificate and Legislative Affairs program at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management with Dr. Casey Burgat . Plus, hear host Micaela Isler on the hot new podcast Civic Warriors !

The work of DE&I didn’t start during the summer of social justice in 2020 – that’s just when it broke through the noise. And the work of DE&I isn’t done in 2022, just because it’s not on everyone’s lips right now.  In this episode, Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar talk to Tracy J Edmonds about Corporate Culture and how getting DE&I right is fundamental to success.

It is time to take a hard look at politics. The races, The candidates. The redistricting maps. The court battles. And all the data. Dave Wasserman, U.S. House editor of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar. This episode of the Facts About PACs Podcast is brought to you by CHAIN BRIDGE  BANK.

Meaghan Joyce, Director of Political & Advocacy Strategy at International Paper joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for a discussion about where NABPAC stands as an organization, the important work being done behind the scenes, and where the association is headed in 2022. This episode is brought to you by GR Pro . 

The Facts About PACs Podcast Signature Panel: Amie Adams and David Schild consider what they would tell their past selves about the employee-funded and business trade association PAC space.  

2022 is an election year and employee-funded and business trade association PAC campaigns are getting underway.  Tim Riordan, President & CEO of BIPAC , joins Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar for a conversation about: employed voters’ priorities; the willingness of employees to trust their employers when it comes to business issues; changes in voter purchasing behavior based on a company's p...

And just like that, things are winding down in Washington DC for 2021.  Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by a recognized expert in US campaign finance and PAC management, Steven Billet.  Professor Billet headlined our first episode of 2021 and today we hear how his predictions held up and what the tale of the 2021 tape should tell us all about the year ahead.

Andy Jones from Federal Street Strategies joins Micaela Islaer and Adam Belmar to glimpse what's beyond the legislative fog of December and what obstacles to expect in 2022. 

A special episode of the #1 PAC podcast in America - a pre-flight checklist for the NABPAC Reconnect Conference.  10 pro-tips to maximize your experience in less than 10 minutes. Host Micaela Isler is joined by Amie Adams, David Schild, and Adam Belmar.