Benefits of Membership

​SGAC is the premier association for the State Government Relations profession, helping foster careers and the growth of the profession for over 40 years. Explore how networking, career development, and conference offerings can support you, your department, and your organization's goals.

Included in SGAC membership:

Networking - Connect with peers, SGAC partner organizations, and leaders

Career Development - Customizable for your career, Accessible regardless of your schedule

Leadership Opportunities - Get the attention of your organization's target audience or your organization's attention by taking on a new challenge.

Newsletter - Informational, keeping your apprised of upcoming SGAC events and member exclusive opportunities

Jobline - Resource designed for member organizations to connect with highly qualified candidates

Event Calendar - Comprehensive and assists members in filling their calendars

​Sponsorships - Creative targeted sponsorships available to highlight member organizations in front of their desired audience. Sponsorship packages available include the new Honor Circle. Learn more about the Honor Circle.

read testimonials from members on their SGAC experience

Industry Favorite Conferences

SGAC conferences are designed to advance multi-state government affairs professionals careers and their organizations mission by providing education and networking. Members benefit from attending conferences and afterwards gain access to conference presentations and meeting materials.
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Members agree, SGAC conferences are not just valuable but a component necessary to achieving their yearly goals.

Leaders' Policy Conference is the annual meeting for the states' legislative leadership and state government affairs professionals. Read more here.

​National Summit is your annual meeting for professional development, the place to study trends in the field with skills based learning. Read more here.

Networking

Take advantage of the many networking opportunities. In addition to peer to peer networking events, SGAC has relationships with partner organizations that provide opportunities to connect with leaders. The format of networking events is varied and understanding of already busy schedules, with events at popular state government affairs conferences in addition to SGAC hosted events, formal and informal settings.

​Read about a few of SGAC's signature events here.

SGAC provides career development specifically designed to strengthen and engage SGR professionals with topics from how to communicate ROI to how to navigate an evolving profession. These trainings are crafted to support members whether they are current leaders in the field or just starting. The program is designed to help heads of their departments looking to develop talent or individuals personally seeking continued education.

Career Development

Career development with SGAC is accessible regardless of location or travel schedule. Seminars are offered in various regions throughout the year and webinars allow for learning on your time-frame. Learn from experts chosen with care to support your career during small targeted seminars, and with webinars that are offered both live and on-demand.

Training is open to all SGAC members.
In addition SGAC offers access to the only certificate program specifically for state government affairs professionals. Choose from a selection of competencies that fit your education needs. Those who complete the Certificate Program have access to Advanced Certificate Program Trainings. Read about the State Government Affairs Certificate Programs here.

Have questions or are interested in learning about what SGAC can specifically do to support your prospective member organization?

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​Reach out to SGAC staff at 571.312.3426
or utilize the contact form.