As Thanksgiving approaches, Micaela, David, and Adam reflect on a successful year for NABPAC and the PAC community. The hosts discuss the momentum from the Insight Conference, emphasize the importance of donor appreciation during the holiday season, and preview strategic planning for the 2026 midterm cycle.

NFIB's Sharon Sussin joins the Facts About PACs to discuss what the 2025 election results mean for corporate and trade association PACs heading into 2026. With Democratic wins in Virginia and New Jersey still fresh, Sharon delivers essential guidance on capitalizing on the brief post-election window of attention before the holidays hit. She addresses the looming redistricting uncertainty, offers strategies for identifying and supporting authentic champions who run on your issues, and reminds PAC directors to cut through the political noise by staying laser-focused on what matters to your members and employees. If you're planning your 2026 approach, this conversation provides the clarity and confidence you need right now.

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Shrinking. Misunderstood. Polarized. Regulated. Haunted. Employee-funded and business trade association PACs face their scariest challenges yet as influence wanes and misinformation spreads. Don't listen to Facts About PACs Halloween Spooktacular alone!

Join hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar as they broadcast live from the NABPAC Insight Conference

Join Micaela, David, and Adam as they recap NABPAC's September member luncheon featuring election law attorney Mark Renaud from Wiley. Discover the practical compliance insights PAC managers gained around due diligence, documentation requirements, and navigating complex fundraising scenarios.

In this candid unplugged episode, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar address the challenging realities facing PAC professionals today. They explore growing donor safety concerns, discuss FEC Commissioner Lindenbaum's recent op-ed on disclosure requirements, and examine strategies for protecting contributor privacy in our digital age. The conversation also covers preparing for upcoming electoral opportunities, maintaining strategic flexibility with PAC boards, and developing contingency plans for potential government shutdowns that could impact operations and fundraising efforts.

Are you going to the NABPAC Insight conference? Game-changing roundtables with real member insights, breakthrough strategies your colleagues are already using to drive results, resilience training for high-pressure environments, and proven marketing principles that actually boost participation rates. This isn't just another conference - it's your competitive edge for PAC success.

Get briefed on NABPAC's first legislative summit as the employee-funded and business trade association PAC industry mobilizes for Capitol Hill. Hosts Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by board members Joe Manion (American Waterways Operators) and Nicole Porter (US Travel Association) for a look at two key reforms: eliminating outdated prior approval requirements that force companies to choose just one trade association PAC per year, and indexing business PAC contribution limits frozen at $5,000 since 1974.

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