Do you have questions about political action committees (PACs)? Andy Cates - Political Attorney, Healing Politics Campaign School faculty, and owner of Cates Legal Group PLLC - has answers! Explore the different types of PACs and the game-changing impact of Citizens United. Discover why nursing PACs are vital for shaping policy and advocating for change to the nursing profession. Join us to uncover the influence of PACs and why they matter in today's political landscape. Register Today!   You will learn What PACs are and why they exist The different types of PACs What Citizens United is and why it was a campaign finance game changer We’ll hear from representatives from the largest national nursing PACs and learn why nursing PACs are important, how they are governed, and how they decide which legislators to support (or not). What to expect What is a PAC and why do they exist? Different types of PACs and why Citizens United was a game changer Why are nursing PACs important? Speaker & Panel Andrew Cates, Legislative & Campaign Law Attorney            Panel Susan Swart, ANA Catherine Harris, AANA Jessica Talbert, AANP Amy Kohl, Midwives PAC

Unlock the power of advocacy with our comprehensive guide tailored for nonprofits. Discover the distinctive roles of 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, unions, and political organizations in shaping policy. Navigate election years with confidence, ensuring your advocacy efforts remain steadfast. Learn the ropes of conducting nonpartisan voter registration and lawful get-out-the-vote initiatives. Discussion topics Characteristics of Nonprofits: the different advocacy roles of 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, unions, and political organizations;  How you can continue to advocate for your issues during election years;    How you can conduct nonpartisan voter registration and ensure get-out-the-vote efforts are conducted legally;  How staff and volunteers’ partisan activities in their personal time can be kept separate from their activities on behalf of the organization; and  (not on the flyer...add, or mention in social media)  How your nonprofit can take advantage of social media while staying in compliance with laws that govern advocacy.  Speaker Healing Politics is pleased to host Sarah Efthymiou, Senior Counsel for the Bolder Advocacy Program at the Alliance for Justice. Sarah Efthymiou serves as Senior Counsel for the Bolder Advocacy Program at Alliance for Justice. In her role, she provides technical assistance, resources, and training to help nonprofit advocates understand their rights and abilities to advocate, lobby, engage in election related activities, and fund advocacy.   

Join TNP and Healing Politics for a one-day campaign school primer designed just for you—aspiring nurse candidates who are ready to take the next step of making this goal a reality.