Professional Survey

What government relations profession most accurately defines what you do the majority of your time?

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Lobbyist Fundraiser/PAC Advocacy (non-lobbying education, or similar) Regulatory policy Public policy development/Issue analysis Public affairs/communications/media Academic Campaign

How many years have you been practicing this profession?

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less than 1 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 Greater than 20

Which kind of organization do you work for?

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For-profit corporation For-profit firm for hire Non-profit (trade or member association) Law firm Self-employed Thinktank Issue advocacy organization Campaign/elected official Government employee

Do you or your firm perform any pro bono services?

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Yes No

If you answered yes above, what percentage constitutes your approximate annual amount?

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Less than 5% 5-10% 10-20% More than 20%

If you are a contract lobbyist, how many clients do you have?

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1 2-3 4-5 More than 5

Are you able to explain the ROI/value proposition of government relations to your senior leaders?

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Yes No

Do you feel the public at large has a largely favorable or unfavorable view of your profession?

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Favorable Unfavorable

Do you receive professional development from your organization that allows you to excel?

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Yes No

If you answered ‘no’ above, would you want your professional association to help facilitate this?

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Yes No

If you are a paid lobbyist, what are the top issues your company or firm are known for:

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Agriculture

Healthcare

Science, R&D, space

Defense and national security

Energy & water

Financial services, banking

Homeland security

Labor

Veterans affairs

Foreign policy

Transportation

Judicial and legal

Interior, environment

Regulatory

Housing, real estate

Appropriations

Tax

International trade

Other

Briefly describe how you would define your role and your work.

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Briefly describe any misconceptions you hear about your profession that you would like to correct.

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Briefly describe what makes you most proud or satisfied with the work you do.

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If you could make one recommendation to your colleagues and overall profession, what would it be?

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What do you wish your profession would do to support you more in performing your duties?

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How much do you earn in your profession annually?

This information helps identify and benchmark salary trends over time to ensure your talents are effectively compensated.  Choose one option from the ranges provided in the dropdown menu below.

Less than 75,000 75,000 to 100,000 100,000 to 150,000 150,000 to 200,000 200,000 to 300,000 Greater than 300,000