Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center

09/25/2014

The Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center will soon merge with Socci and Associates (www.socciandassociates.com). Our new firm will bring the best of the Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center (www.prolobbyingcenter.com) to our new line of public affairs services.

Socci and Associates is a political crisis management firm. When a political crisis hits, you have no time to waste. You need a team with the knowledge, experience and connections to guide you through the Congressional and media scrutiny that will come your way, and will do so while keeping your rep…

08/17/2014

From a crisis management standpoint, the Ferguson police made several mistakes, but did some good things, too. Showing the tape of the robbery at this time was a terrible move. Having the three Black police officers standing at every press conference is not a smart move. People can see right through that. But having Captain Johnson speak frequently and with authority is very important.

07/13/2014

Lobbyists have a reputation for only helping corporations and the rich. We fight for the weak, the vulnerable and people who have no other voice in government.

05/16/2014

Our brand is growing! After much thought and deliberation, we decided that the Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center will focus on serving social justice causes and clients. Additionally, our strategic communication division, Influence Media, will focus of helping social justice causes and clients deliver their message in a creative and influential way. Finally, we started the Public Interest PAC (PIPAC), a Super PAC developed to make sure social justice issues are in the forefront in 2014 and 2016.

04/14/2014

Huge changes coming to the Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center. First, we are building the first national lobbying firm with staff in all 50 states and DC. Second, we are partnering with Influence Media, Inc. to deliver professional messaging to educate and influence legislators. Third, we are partnering with The Government Relations Institute to train the next generation of government relations professionals.

04/06/2014

The Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center is developing a plan to become a national lobbying firm. We are looking for solo lobbyists to join us as independent contractors to work on federal AND state lobbying issues. Contact us for more information.

01/11/2014

People often confuse 'lobbying' with 'advocacy'. Lobbying involves influencing government officials to act or vote a certain way. Advocacy involves educating and informing government officials about an issue. Both lobbying and advocacy are important and necessary for a successful government affairs campaign.

12/23/2013

If you want to succeed on Capitol Hill, you can not lobby all Congressmen the same way. Democrats react to emotional issues, Republicans react to fiscal and small government issues.

12/08/2013

Here are 10 TIPS to successfully influence the federal government:
(1) Stay out of ethical trouble.
(2) Learn the rules for running a PAC
(3) Know how to effectively lobby Congress.
(4) Know how to effectively lobby the Administration.
(5) Make the budget process work for you.
(6) Use grassroots effectively.
(7) Use strategic communications to deliver your message.
(8) Know how to draft clear and concise legislation.
(9) Remember the value of relationships.
(10) Know how to put it all together and win!

12/06/2013

The C. L. A. Group Announces Plan to Change Name to
Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center

New Brand Reflects the Company's Commitment to Helping Associations and Non-Profit Organizations Reach Their Federal Legislative and Regulatory Goals.

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The C. L. A. Group announced that it has changed its name to Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center (www.prolobbyingcenter.com) effective immediately. The name change reflects the firm's accelerated commitment to train, represent, and assist associations and non-profit organizations in their efforts to educate and influence the federal government.

“Many associations and non-profit organizations face an uphill battle when trying to have their voice heard by Congress and the federal government,” said Laurence Socci, Director. “They often do not have the financial resources, the manpower or the knowledge to effectively lobby Congress and federal agencies. After representing associations and non-profit organizations for over 15 years as part of The C. L. A. Group, we found that these groups needed a little more. They needed not only great representation on Capitol Hill, but also training and monitoring services.”

The Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center is the only lobbying firm in the United States to offer lobbying training, Congressional and federal agency representation and monitoring services on a subscription basis.

“Our new business model makes it easy for associations and non-profit organizations to have a voice in Washington,” Socci noted. “Our services are subscription based. Associations and non-profit organizations pay a yearly subscription for any service they choose, and we take care of the rest. No contracts, no invoices, no hassles.

The name change takes effect as of December 1, 2013. Visit www.prolobbyingcenter.com for more information.

About Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center (formerly The C. L. A. Group)
The Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center is a unique alternative to the traditional lobbying firm. We provide subscription based government relations training, representation and monitoring services to associations and nonprofit organizations in a way that helps them reach their goals with the federal government. For more information, visit www.prolobbyingcenter.com

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center
Laurence Socci, Director

(202) 262-5843
[email protected]
www.prolobbyingcenter.com

About The Professional Lobbying and Advocacy CenterThe Professional Lobbying and Advocacy Center is a unique alternative to the traditional lobbying firm. Our mission is to provide government relations training, representation and monitoring services to associations and nonprofit organizations in a…

09/24/2013

We just completed a presentation on breaking the myths of charity and nonprofit lobbying. Stay tuned for more information on this!

08/09/2013

According to the IRS, a charity or non-profit can lobby if (1) there is no substantial part of their organization that is devoted to lobbying, or (2) they file a Form 5768 (one page form, filed one time) that will allow to spend a percentage of money of direct lobbying and a smaller percentage on grassroots lobbying.