Know Your Profession: "Best Practices in Appropriations Lobbying"
GRA Presents "Best Practices in Appropriations Lobbying"
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM EST
Themes: Government Relations | Appropriations| Best Practices
Overview: When is the best time to learn new approaches to GR and lobbying? The answer is every opportunity you have. And the next opportunity is coming up very soon. Join GRA and our panel of appropriations experts as they share with you their combined 60 years of experience in the appropriations process.
Whether you are a seasoned pro, or are new to the appropriations process, there are always lessons to be learned in sharpening your game, and picking up some valuable lessons that may be the difference between your issue being signed into law -- or assigned to the cutting room floor.
Right now Washington is in the annual transition -- preparing to wrap up the various FY18 legislative issues, while simultaneously preparing for the new FY19 cycle. Come hear from our experts how you can apply lessons they have learned to increase your success this fall, while also planning on how to get ahead of your competition by preparing a solid foundation for the coming FY19 budget.
As they will tell you, it is never too late to secure success for your pending issues, nor too early to start your preparations for the challenges ahead with FY19. So, come hear from our distinguished panel. The areas of their presentations will include:
- Understanding the entire Appropriations process and the unique opportunities each stage presents.
- The status of the FY18 end-game process, and how you can still impact it.
- An overview of the FY19 outlook and discussion of potential priorities & timelines.
- Strategic approaches to ensure your goals are well received by the Staff and Members who will decide their fate.
- The various levers -- and their timing -- you can pull to better position your issues to grab the attention of Congress, and to accelerate the likelihood of success.
- Proven techniques for leveraging every stage of the appropriations process.
- Tips on executing effective appropriations strategies throughout the process, and throughout your career.
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $99 for Members | $149 for Non-Members
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