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  527 Workshop 
Getting your message out while avoiding trouble.

During the 2004 elections, the non-profit political organization, 527, received much publicity. This primer shows you the purpose, structure and regulation of such organizations.

We will schedule this course after Congress settles on a law.

Also see PAC Workshop.

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Bring this course to your site.

This course and any combination of it's topics are available as custom on-site training for your organization.  For more information about how this training can help your members and staff, please contact your client liaison.


Space is limited. 

Educational Tracks
Working with Congress and Congressional Staff
Communication and Advocacy

    CEU credits approved by George Mason University
Approved for .3 CEU credits from George Mason University.

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 Course registration form (pdf) 

Agenda Rave Reviews When Where Registration Fee Policies Related Information

  Course Details
Agenda 1:00 - 4:30 pm
  • Overview of 527s

- What are 527s and how were they created
- Purpose
- Differences between PACs and 527s

  • How to create a 527 and the necessary IRS forms to complete
  • Periodic reporting and disclosure requirements
  • What are the tax implications and other benefits of forming a 527?
  • Politician 527s versus Non-Politician 527s
  • Advertising: What is allowed?
  • Attempts to regulate 527s

Do you need a training course we don't offer or coverage of an additional topic in this course?

If you have suggestions for courses or topics you would like to see us offer, please contact us or complete our online suggestion form.


Suggested Prerequisites None.

If you need help deciding which courses you should take based on your work experience or training, please contact us via email or phone: 703-739-3790.

Faculty Our instructors, Hill veterans all, have extensive experience with PACs and 527s.
Rave Reviews See testimonials about our training.
Time and Dates 1:00 to 4:30 pm
  • We will schedule this course after Congress settles on a law.
Location

Other dates:  Location in Washington, DC will be announced before course. Many of our courses are held at these locations:

Course Materials Course materials are included.
Registration Fee $345 **   Register for this course
Discounts

** Group Discount! When 4 people from the same organization register and pay together, the 4th person is free! When 8 people from the same organization register and pay together, the 4th and 8th persons are both free! See complete details here

Certificate of Training A Certificate of Training is available upon request for this course. To get a Certificate of Training, your registration fee must be paid in full, and you must attend the entire course and request a Certificate on your evaluation form.
Policies For this course, cancellations and transfers must be submitted in writing to us.  Our transfer and cancellation fees are outlined below.
** Transfer and Cancellation Fee
For all registrations received on or after September 1, 2007
Time Before Course Substitutions Allowed Transfer Fee Cancellation Fee
More than 4 weeks Yes, in writing None None
2 to 4 weeks Yes, in writing 25% of tuition 50% of tuition
3 days to 2 weeks Yes, in writing 50% of tuition 75% of tuition
1 to 2 days Yes, in writing 75% of tuition 100% of tuition
day of program
(no refunds to no-shows)
Yes, in writing 100% of tuition 100% of tuition

No refunds for no shows. We reserve the right to change this fee and time period. 

TCN reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of insufficient registrations.

All statements and discussion at our all of our courses, workshops and seminars, public and custom, are off the record and not for attribution, unless specified otherwise. The resulting confidentiality ensures a frank and free exchange of views.

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Available as custom, on-site training?  Yes.  This program can be tailored for on-site association and corporate training.  Please call 703-739-3790 for information.

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Last updated: June 27, 2008

 

 

 

 

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Our faculty for this course are all Hill veterans with current PAC and 527 experience.


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