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National Association of Business Political Action Committees
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 1,085 followers
About us
The National Association of Business Political Action Committees (NABPAC), a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association, was founded in 1977 and is the sole national organization dedicated to promoting, defending and professionalizing PACs and political action professionals. NABPAC is not a PAC, and does not contribute to candidates – it is a trade association for corporations and business associations. Our goal is to advance the interests of our membership and protect the rights of millions of Americans who participate in democracy though voluntary contributions to a PAC. NABPAC also provides comprehensive membership services to PAC and grassroots professionals through continuing educational workshops, annual conferences, informative publications and peer-to-peer advising. Membership consists of over 700 PAC and government affairs professionals from more than 215 corporations, associations and vendors throughout the country who represent some of the smallest and largest PACs. NABPAC members collectively accounted for PAC receipts in excess of $195 million during the 2016 election cycle.
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External link for National Association of Business Political Action Committees
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Founded
- 1977
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Washington, District of Columbia 20003, US
Employees at National Association of Business Political Action Committees
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Jeanne Slade
Government affairs professional with 25+ year in political, legislative and grassroots advocacy
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Ellen Locke
Engaging associates and organizations in the political process in ways that are accessible, innovative, and effective.
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Kevin Reed
Political Analyst at National Association of Business Political Action Committees
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John Mason
Government Affairs & Public Policy Leader | Coalitions & Stakeholder Relations Developer | Urban Development Advocate | PAC Manager | Philanthropic…
Updates
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ICYMI: This "unplugged" episode of #FactsAboutPACs covers some of the takeaways from NABPAC's quarterly roundtables focused on communications. Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar talk about how employee-funded and business trade association PAC leaders are engaging younger employees, how visual communications are an important tool to motivate donors, and whether competition-based initiatives spark engagement among next-generation contributors.
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Will Artificial Intelligence permanently reshape how political campaigns operate? Shannon Brooks Chatlos from Strategic Partners & Media joined the #FactsAboutPACs podcast to discuss the shift away from paid influencers, the future of podcast advertising, and how PAC professionals can leverage AI tools to work more effectively.
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NABPAC is the only organization dedicated to advancing and defending business and association PACs. Employee-funded PACs are the most transparent and regulated form of political donation and are a moderating force in political discourse. More importantly, PACs allow more voices to be heard on a variety of topics that impact Americans. Watch our video to hear from your colleagues on why you should join NABPAC! If you're already a member, please share this with your network so we can continue to reach more Government Relations and PAC professionals. Contact us at nabpac@nabpac.org for more information.
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Have you ever wondered why trade groups need "permission slips" before they ask certain people for donations? Why can a corporation only give this permission to one trade association per year? Amie Hurst Adams joins the #FactsAboutPACs to discuss prior approval and preview her upcoming "Let's Talk" webinar with Wiley Rein LLP's Carol Laham: "Perfectly Effective and Legal Ways to Ask for Prior Approval" Thank you to Quorum PAC for sponsoring this episode!
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How can PAC professionals maintain fundraising momentum in 2025, when we've just come off a Presidential election cycle? Guests Trey Hawkins from America's Credit Unions and Neil Cohen from AbbVie share strategies for keeping political action committees engaged when campaign season ends and legislative work begins. Thank you to Public Affairs Support Services, Inc (PASS) for sponsoring this episode of #FactsAboutPACs!
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How have employee-funded and business trade association PAC contribution limits remained frozen at $5,000 since 1974, while individual donation limits continue to rise with inflation? Is "prior approval" an outdated rule unnecessarily limiting political participation? Join Micaela Isler, David Schild, Adam Belmar, and Rocky Krivijanski to learn more about NABPAC's key legislative priorities for 2025. Thank you to Public Affairs Support Services, Inc (PASS) for sponsoring this episode of the #FactsAboutPACs podcast!
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This week, NABPAC elected its 2025 Board of Directors and executive committee. Kipp Maloney (National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) (pictured below) is our newly elected Board Chair. The rest of the executive committee consists of John Mason (Altria) as vice chair, Lauren Colicelli (American Council of Life Insurers - ACLI) as secretary, Joe Manion (American Waterways Operators) as treasurer, and Betsy Strong (CVS Health) as at-large member. Congratulations to all of our new Board members, and a special thank you to outgoing Board Chair Bridget Driggs Sewell (American Property Casualty Insurance Association) for your incredible leadership in 2024!
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"IT'S ALL ABOUT PERSONAL CONNECTION" Eric Wilson is back on the #FactsAboutPACs to discuss the biggest trends from the Center for Campaign Innovation's 2024 post-election survey. Eric talks about the changes in how voters consume political information, the role of social media and podcasts, and how PACs can capitalize on these trends. Thank you to Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. for sponsoring this informative episode.
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On our first #FactsAboutPACs podcast for 2025, we were excited to bring on Alex B. Bolton from Atlas Crossing to get his perspective on the 119th Congress. Alex shared what PAC leaders can expect in the session's first 100 days.