Newly hired Association Executives (AEs), Government Affairs Directors (GADs), and staff responsible for promoting and managing REALTOR® Party activities are invited to participate in the New AE/GAD Advocacy Orientation, now offered fully online.

This virtual orientation provides an in-depth foundation in NAR advocacy programs and resources, designed to help you confidently step into your role and start delivering value immediately.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of:

  • REALTOR® Party tools and services available to associations to advance advocacy, outreach, and community priorities
  • RPAC grants and tools and how they can support fundraising and political investment strategies
  • How the National Association of REALTORS® Policy and Lobbying teams work with state and local associations to advance the REALTOR® federal agenda
  • NAR economic research tools and products you can use to inform messaging and policy conversations
  • Best practices for communicating the value of the REALTOR® Party and your association’s advocacy work to members

Virtual Training Format (COMING SOON)

  • Format: Virtual sessions
  • Length: Equivalent to the former 1.5-day program, delivered across scheduled online sessions
  • Registration: Required; capacity may be limited to ensure interaction and discussion

Facilitators

The orientation is led by NAR staff subject-matter experts.

Materials & Resources

  • All session materials and presentations will be provided digitally
  • Recordings and resources will be made available following the program

Cost

  • There is no cost to attend