The Role of NARFE-PAC in our Advocacy Efforts. Jason Freeman NARFE Political and Legislative Specialist

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1 The Role of NARFE-PAC in our Advocacy Efforts Jason Freeman NARFE Political and Legislative Specialist

2 Agenda What is NARFE-PAC? Why is it Important? NARFE-PAC Operations NARFE-PAC by the Numbers Goals for How to Give NARFE-PAC Giving Levels

3 What is NARFE-PAC? The Federal Employee and Retiree Defense Fund Dedicated to electing Members of Congress who support NARFE s legislative agenda and will work to protect federal community against threats Separate, segregated fund of NARFE NO money from membership dues, general NARFE fundraisers goes towards NARFE-PAC

4 What Is NARFE-PAC? Our Advocacy Toolbox: LOBBYING GRASSROOTS NARFE-PAC

5 Why is it Important? Keeps NARFE politically relevant Builds relationships with lawmakers Helps our strongest supporters become congressional leaders

6 Keeps NARFE Politically Relevant NARFE-PAC contributions make it more likely our supporters in Congress stay in Congress Members of Congress know NARFE, in many cases, due to NARFE-PAC

7 In DC Builds Relationships NARFE lobbyists and National Officers attend: Federal-Postal Coalition events 4 Party Committee events DCCC, NRCC, DSCC, NRSC General member fundraisers In-State/District NARFE members attend local fundraisers

8 Supporters Become Leaders NARFE-PAC funds help supporters become congressional leaders Influence legislative agenda Influence other members votes Examples: Reps. Steny Hoyer, D-MD, and Chris Van Hollen, D-MD

9 NARFE-PAC Operations Federation NARFE-PAC Coordinators poll members and provide recommendations Legislative staff present recommendations to NARFE-PAC Board NARFE-PAC Board make final PAC decisions Made up of 2 elected National Officers and Legislative Director

10 NARFE-PAC Operations Factors Considered by NARFE-PAC Board: NARFE voting record Candidate Questionnaire for candidates Legislator s influence Party leadership position, committee assignments, behind the scenes influence Competitiveness of race Relationship with NARFE members and staff Overall budget

11 NARFE-PAC by the Numbers Cycle 32,743 NARFE members contributed $920, Total raised $28.11 Average contribution Cycle 31,636 NARFE members contributed $991, Total raised $31.34 Average contribution

12 NARFE-PAC by the Numbers Cycle $323,000 NARFE-PAC gave to candidates 124 Candidates received NARFE-PAC funds $120,000 Went to 4 party committees Cycle $479,700 NARFE-PAC gave to candidates 172 Candidates received NARFE-PAC funds $120,000 Went to 4 party committees

13 NARFE-PAC by the Numbers Where did PAC funds go? Raised ~ $920,000, gave $443,000 to candidates and 4 party committees ~$480,000 left over: ~ $100,000: carried over into new cycle ~ $100,000: administrative costs, ~ $275,000: fundraising costs, including pins, hats and postage

14 NARFE-PAC by the Numbers

15 NARFE-PAC by the Numbers PAC Receipts (contributions from members) FMA NLP NWSEO FAAMA NAPS NAPUS NPMHU NTEU NARFE AFGE NRLCA APWU IAFF NATCA NALC $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000

16 NARFE-PAC by the Numbers PAC Disbursements (money to candidates) NLP FMA NWSEO FAAMA NAPUS NPMHU NARFE NAPS NTEU NRLCA AFGE APWU NALC IAFF NATCA $0 $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $1,400,000 $1,600,000 $1,800,000

17 Goals for Cycle Raise $1,000,000 Give $525,000 to candidates Increase Sustainers by 25% Attend 30 in-state fundraisers Have PAC tables at every federation convention

18 Goals for Cycle Expected breakdown of PAC funds: 65% Candidates and parties 25% Fundraising costs 10% Administrative costs

19 How To Give PAC Table at Conference Contribution form in narfe magazine Online, At chapter/federation events

20 NARFE-PAC Giving Levels Sustainer: monthly credit card contribution of $10 or more Gold: $250+ Silver: $ Bronze: $50-99 Basic: $25-49

21 Why You Should Give to NARFE-PAC NARFE-PAC helps defend YOUR earned pay and benefits by: Electing members of Congress who support federal community Building meaningful relationships with members that can influence votes Helping our supporters rise to leadership positions, which can change agenda

22 NARFE-PAC Materials

23 Recap NARFE-PAC is a separate fund to help supporters win elections NARFE-PAC advances NARFE s legislative mission Need to increase contributions to stay relevant $1 million goal for cycle New giving levels for cycle Learn more about the role of NARFE-PAC leaders and the consultative process: attend Monday s NARFE-PAC breakfast session

24 Questions? Contact Information: Jason Freeman (703) ext. 266

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