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Trends in Business Political Action
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%​
Annual Election Cycle Trends Study
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)