Call for Presenters - Request for Webinar Proposal
The State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) invites you to share your knowledge and expertise in the state government affairs arena by conduction a virtual webinar that will be available to all SGAC members. SGAC's educational offerings are designed to meet the professional development and leadership training needs of our members. All webinars will be recorded and posted to the SGAC on-demand webinar library on our website. Additionally, webinars will provide credit in the SGAC Professional Certificate Program.
Background: SGAC Professional Certificate Program
SGAC's State Government Affairs Professional Certificate is the only program designed specifically for state government affairs professionals. SGAC trainings are designed to strengthen and engage State Government Relations (SGR) professionals with a core curriculum which exposes them to key competencies for state government affairs professionals. The program includes elements that will provide both a successful foundation for new employees and necessary tools for seasoned leaders.
In order to complete the program, enrollees must earn credit in 7 mandatory competencies and 6 elective competencies.
SGAC offers a variety of forms to earn credit for the certificate program. Enrollees can take advantage of the flexible program schedule by earning credit with SGAC's webinars (live or on-demand), at National Summit and Leaders' Policy Conference, and with regional training sessions throughout the year.
Graduates of the Certificate Program are awarded their certificate at SGAC's Annual Business Meeting. Graduates are also announced in the SGAC Annual Report and newsletter.
Proposal Development
Competencies and Webinar Content - The content must focus on skills relevant to those in the state government affairs arena. The webinar subject content must fit into one or more of the SGAC Professional Certificate Program competency areas.
Mandatory Competencies: The seven (7) mandatory competency areas of the program include... - The Value of the State Government Affairs Department - Ethics and Ethical Leadership - Inside the Legislative Process - State Lobbying Compliance - Media and Communications Training - Understanding the National, State, and Local Governments - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Elective Competencies: The thirteen (13) elective competency areas of the program include... - Administrative Advocacy - Building and Managing Coalitions - Developing a Proactive Advocacy Agenda - Effective Advocacy Tools - Leading a State Government Affairs Department - Grassroots and Grass-Tops Advocacy - Legislative Trends - Managing Contract Lobbyists - Mounting a Multi-State Advocacy Campaign - Political Action Committees - Procurement Advocacy - Tracking and Analyzing Legislation - The Foundation of Lobbying
Example titles and Competency of past webinars include...
- Developing Your Proactive Advocacy Agenda Using Social Media (Media and Communications) - Budgeting Tips for the Government Relations Department (Leading a SGA Department) - New PAC Strategies: How to Adjust to the Changing PAC Dynamics (Political Action Committees) - Incorporating Non-Lobbyists into Advocacy (Building and Managing Coalitions) - Unconscious Bias - Perception of Self and Others (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) - Legislative Compliance: State Lobby Gift Laws (State Lobby Compliance) - Measuring Success and ROI of the SGA Team (Value of State Government Affairs) - How Cities are Influencing State Legislatures (Understanding National, State, and Local Governments - How to Work with Labor and Professional Associations (Grassroots / Grass-Tops Advocacy)
Criteria for Submission
A. Submitting a Proposal All proposals must include the information requested for submission and review. If you have any questions, please email Crislyn Lumia, Sr. Director Education and Training at [email protected].
B. Proposal Selection Criteria All of the webinar proposals will be carefully reviewed by the SGAC Education and Training Committee and SGAC Staff to ensure the content is timely and relevant for the state government affairs industry, while meeting the criteria of the professional certificate program competencies.
Thank You!
Thank you for your interest and support. For additional information please contact (571) 312 3426 or [email protected].
