In addition to Ice Miller’s extensive experience with matters related to government affairs, we are able to help our clients navigate the labyrinth of lobbying, ethics and campaign finance compliance. We can help you determine how these programs can meet your goals and keep you compliant. Whether it is assistance in strategic giving plans or setting up a state or federal Political Action Committee (PAC), our team helps you with the formation of your PAC and can help develop a strategy and associated budget for political giving based on your plans, needs and priorities. We advise clients on giving strategies with the highest ethical standards and with regards for all election laws. Our diverse team of professionals has extensive experience and contacts at the national and state levels on both sides of the aisle. Our PAC support can include:
- PAC formation
- Legal and compliance functions
- Determine restricted class (and prohibited donors)
- Assist with legal constraints on solicitation
- Help with implementation of paycheck giving
- FEC and state reporting
- Develop targeted political giving strategy and priorities and adjust as environment evolves
- Provide training and on-call resources for your PAC Director
- Develop and help implement internal fundraising content, strategy and solicitations
- Assist with connecting to candidate campaigns and political organizations
- Provide strategic communications and updates on PAC efforts and political news
- Organize internal PAC Board/Committee
- Membership composition
- Bylaws
- Operating procedures
- Member calls and updates
- Plan meetings and visits with candidates
- Assist with PAC sponsored candidate fundraising compliance
- Develop visit briefing sheets for both candidates and PAC participants
- Coordinate Washington, DC “fly-in” trips and meetings
- Track giving and engagement