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TRENDS IN BUSINESS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES

PAC Fundraising Trends

Average participation: 12%
Average contribution: $783
Cost per dollar raised: $0.29

Top Fundraising Methods

One-on-one solicitation by PAC staff: 88%
Email solicitation: 84%
One-on-one solicitation by volunteers: 75%
Dues billing/Payroll deduction: 74%
Small group meetings: 73%

Top Recognition Methods

Invitations to events: 88%
Opportunities to meet/network with public officials: 81%
Opportunities to network with peers: 76%
Insider information regarding politics: 71%
Public recognition, such as names on signage: 57%

Trends in PACs

REPORTS + ANALYSIS

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2021-2022 Election Cycle "Trends in Federal Business Political Action Committees" Study

Click here to download the full report, along with detailed charts and additional breakdowns from the 2021-2022 election cycle study.

2024 Large Association Best Practices Study

2019-2020 Trends In Federal Business Political Action Committees

2017-2018 Cycle Trends in Federal Business Political Action Committees

2018 Best Practices in Large Association Political Action Committees

2016 Trends in Federal Political Action Committees (PDF)

2016 Trends in Federal Political Action Committees Deck (PDF)

2014 Trends in Federal Political Action Committees (PDF)

2012 Trends in Political Action Committees (PDF)

2011 Comparative Analysis of Political Action Committees (PDF)

2004 – 2008 Comparative Analysis of Political Action Committees (PDF)

2008 Trends in Political Action Committees: “Beyond Direct Giving” (PDF)

2006 Trends in Political Action Committees (PDF)

2005 Trends in Political Communications (PDF)

2005 Corporate PAC Benchmark Study (PDF)

2004 Trends in Business Political Action Committees (PDF)

Reports + Analysis

NEWS + INFORMATION

5 days ago3 min read

Reflecting on 2024 and Charting the Course for 2025

By Chad Taylor, Head of Strategy and Planning As the year draws to a close, it's a time for reflection, celebration, and...

Nov 153 min read

HTML Email Engagement Essentials

By Lydia Clark, Digital Designer In the fast-paced digital landscape, effective communication is crucial for programs aiming to make an...

Nov 113 min read

13 Key Metrics for Measuring PAC Success

By Chad Taylor, Head of Strategy and Planning Tracking the success of your Political Action Committee is vital to ensure that your...

Nov 73 min read

13 Key Metrics for Measuring PAC Success

By Chad Taylor, Head of Strategy and Planning Tracking the success of your Political Action Committee is vital to ensure that your...

Oct 246 min read

Sagac Public Affairs: Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership and Success

Today, October 25, 2024, marks a special milestone for Sagac — It’s our 25th Anniversary! “Thank you and the full team at Sagac for...

Oct 172 min read

Election Day: It’s Going to be OK.

By Dan Ekstein, Partner & Chief Business Development Officer The 2024 elections are getting closer every day. For political junkies like...

Oct 103 min read

Solicitation Tactics that Work

Chad Taylor, Head of Strategy and Planning Effective solicitation is a critical component of Political Action Committees. It's the...

Sep 253 min read

Introducing a Fundraising Campaign

Trey Richardson, Managing Partner Why do so many fundraising campaigns fail? The reasons are many: Because organizations often are so...

Sep 33 min read

Advocacy and Get-Out-the-Vote: Your PAC's Civic Duty

Chad Taylor, Head of Strategy and Planning Advocacy and Get-Out-the-Vote: Your PAC's Civic Duty Elections are right around the corner...

Aug 63 min read

Elevate Your Emails: Six Data-Driven Trends from the First Half of 2024

Blake Toman, Market Research Analyst It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through 2024! As you evaluate your program's communications,...

Aug 53 min read

Maximizing Event Fundraising

Chad Taylor, Head of Strategy and Planning Fundraising events are a cornerstone of Political Action Committees. Not only do they serve as...

Jul 183 min read

Keys to Effective Budgeting

Trey Richardson, Managing Partner Summer is upon us. Association and corporate leadership are launching annual planning and budgeting...

Jul 93 min read

Building Relationships with Donors

Chad Taylor, Head of Strategy and Planning Donor relationships are the lifeblood of any successful political action committee. Strong...

Jun 173 min read

Effective Grassroots Advocacy: Driving Change

Chad Taylor, Head of Strategy and Planning Grassroots advocacy is a powerful force for change, and it plays a significant role in shaping...

Jun 43 min read

Civics Education and Engaging Your PAC Members

Chad Taylor, Head of Strategy and Planning A well-informed and engaged membership base is not only a valuable asset for any...

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