In This Issue
- GAD Institute is next week, download the app on Apple or Google by searching GAD 2024
- Updates to the RPAC Major Investor and Fundraising Grants AND Hall of Fame Nominations
- Check out REALTOR® Party on LinkedIn – use #REALTORParty to help amplify your wins!
Dates to Remember
- July 12: GAD Advisory Group Applications Open
- Jul 16-18: GAD Institute (Spokane, WA)
- Jul 31: All GAD Zoom Call, 3 PM ET
- Aug 2: GAD Advisory Group Applications Close
Chair’s Letter
The Best Week of The Year
It’s the best week of the year for GAD Nation! A long time in the making, the 2025 GAD Institute is finally here. This year is a landmark, too – Did you know that this is the 40th anniversary of the GAD Institute?
To maximize your experience, I encourage you to download the GAD Institute app … just search GAD 2024 in the App Store or Google Play Store. Once you install the app, you’ll (of course) see the full schedule … but we’ll also have speaker information, a list of attendees (update your picture), and a lot more.
For first-time attendees, don’t miss the New GAD Orientation (it’s not the same program as we run in DC). For more seasoned GADs, please help our newer folks get the most out of the institute by being inclusive and welcoming! And for all attendees, PLEASE help us smash our goal for GADs Give Back by giving whatever you can.
A lot goes into planning the GAD Institute and this quick-hit newsletter is insufficient to properly thank the overwhelming list of people who have their hands on this event.
But before I sign off on my final letter as your chair, I must acknowledge the NAR staff, starting with Jami, Jon, and the event planners. Thank you for the support.
To GAD AG – thank you for always showing up prepared, bringing your ideas, and your often unfiltered feedback! You’ve done great work and I can’t wait to see it all come to fruition!
Finally, to my dear friend and vice chair Lacey Everett. I’ll have more to say in Washington, but you have been my pillar of sanity this year, and I can’t thank you enough for all the support, wisdom, and perspective.
It’s been a privilege to be your chair. Spokane or BUST!
Brandon Alderete
512.573.3664
What You Need to Know
GAD Institute is around the corner! Download the app (Apple | Google) before you arrive in Spokane next week. And don’t forget to check out the GADs Give Back fundraiser and learn more about Family Promise of Spokane.
Questions? Contact Jami Sims (202.383.1221) or email GADInst@nar.realtor
GAD Advisory Group Applications Open
Do you want to serve on the GAD Advisory Group and weigh in on GAD Institute programming? GAD programming throughout the year? Applications are open today through Friday, August 2, 2024, for a 2-year term.
New RPAC Fundraising Grant Applications
Last month we announced new Major Investor Event and RPAC Fundraising Event Grant applications hosted in Aristotle. These new forms streamline the submission process, collect more meaningful information, and tie your event to your Aristotle form. The new RPAC grant application forms are available on the REALTOR® Party website.
New Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Earlier this week, the RPAC Fundraising Team rolled out a new Hall of Fame Nomination form. This new nomination form will streamline and simplify the Hall of Fame nomination process. For questions, please contact Jenn Nguyen.
RPAC Major Investor Recognition Deadlines
Make sure you and your members are recognized as RPAC Major Investors by the October and December deadlines! These are HARD deadlines to submit RPAC investments to the NAR Finance Office. For questions about RPAC transmittal deadlines, contact Jenn Nguyen (202.383.1268), or Debbie Frey (312.329.8565).
View the Major Investor Levels and Benefits.
#ICYMI
- REALTOR® Party News – July 2024
- NEW: NAR Advocacy Mission Landing Page
- FHA Changes 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program
- Treasury Department Announces New Proposals to Aid Housing Affordability and Availability
- Webinar on How Associations are Using Housing Opportunity Grants
- Advocacy Scoop: Episode 5: Courting Opinions
REALTOR® Party Social Channels
Are you following the REALTOR® Party on social? We’re on Facebook, Instagram, X, and as of this month (by popular demand) LinkedIn! On these platforms, we promote REALTOR® advocacy wins and initiatives at all levels of government and in communities across the country – including yours! Please share your updates with us by:
- Contacting your Political Representative
- Using #REALTORParty in your social media posts
GAD Directory
Don’t forget to update the GAD Directory! This ensures NAR has the latest contact information to share important updates and allows GADs to connect with each other about similar issues they may be facing.
Become a Community Partner for National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is September 18! NAR encourages your association to fill out this form and host a voter registration event. As a partner, your REALTOR association can receive free stickers and posters, customized resources, and assistance in planning your celebration of the holiday. Sign up here.
Consumer Advocacy Grants Still Available!
Apply today for a Consumer Advocacy Outreach grant. Your association can apply for grant funds up to $25,000 (with a 15% skin in the game requirement) to engage with consumers in your community and advocate for public policy issues that impact homeownership and property rights. The Consumer Advocacy Outreach Advisory Board will hear requests on August 6 and September 10. Applications are due a week before they meet. Questions? Contact Erin Murphy (202-383-1079).
Become a Community Partner for National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is September 18! NAR encourages your association to fill out this form and host a voter registration event. As a partner, your REALTOR association can receive free stickers and posters, customized resources, and assistance in planning your celebration of the holiday. Sign up here.
Consumer Advocacy Grants Still Available!
Apply today for a Consumer Advocacy Outreach grant. Your association can apply for grant funds up to $25,000 (with a 15% skin in the game requirement) to engage with consumers in your community and advocate for public policy issues that impact homeownership and property rights. The Consumer Advocacy Outreach Advisory Board will hear requests on August 6 and September 10. Applications are due a week before they meet. Questions? Contact Erin Murphy (202-383-1079).
Upcoming NAR Events
Plan for NAR Events
Check out the list of 2024 events here to save the date for upcoming conferences.
GAD Institute (GADI) | Spokane, WA
July 16-18, 2024 |
NAR NXT, THE REALTOR® Experience | Boston, MA
November 6-11, 2024 | Registration Open Now
2025 Advocacy Week | Washington D.C.
January 22-25. 2025 | Learn more here.
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