Public Affairs Council

Public Affairs Council is the leading nonpartisan, nonpolitical association for public affairs professionals worldwide. Established in 1954, the organization focuses on advancing the field of public affairs and providing members with executive education and expertise while upholding the highest ethical standards. The Council's staff professionals possess practical experience in corporate and association public affairs management, lobbying, global public affairs, social media, corporate responsibility, campaign finance, grassroots advocacy, and crisis communication. Operating under the slogan "The premier professional association for public affairs, grassroots, government relations, lobbying & CSR," the Council aims to maintain civil and professional discussions on its social media platforms. It actively moderates content and prohibits offensive, defamatory, inaccurate, unprofessional, or irrelevant language, as well as personal attacks, promotional posts, and spam messages. Furthermore, it safeguards the privacy of individuals by deleting personal information such as home addresses. The Council serves as a valuable resource for professionals in the public affairs realm, offering a platform for networking, education, and knowledge exchange.