GADFly Newsletter – September 2026

In This Issue

🗳️ Get Vote Ready with National Voter Registration Day resources, including graphics, sample copy and voter data
📅 Register for the September All-GAD Call, upcoming webinars and fall trainings
💰 Stay ahead of President’s Circle and RPAC deadlines, Hall of Fame nominations and NXT updates
📊 Explore the latest federal advocacy news, resources, and housing research

Key Dates

Sept 15: Research Summit: Data Centers & Real Estate, 1 PM CT
Sept 22: Transforming Neighborhoods Webinar, 2 PM ET
Sept 30: All-GAD Call, 3 PM ET
Sept 30: President’s Circle Contribution Deadline, 11:59 PM ET
Oct 7: FPC Nomination System Training, 2 PM ET
Oct 23: NXT MI Recognition Deadline

Oct 28: Train the Trainer Course, 3 PM ET
Nov 6: NXT GAD Reception (RSVP Here), 5 – 7 PM CT
Nov 7: NXT GAD Meeting, 10:30 AM CT
Nov 7: NXT State/Local Breakouts, 12:00 PM CT
Nov 9: FPC Nominations Open for 120th Congress
Nov 21: FPC Nominations Due for 120th Congress

Top Takeaways

Research Summit: Data Centers and Estate | Sept 15, 1 PM CT

Hear from Dr. Lawrence Yun, Dr. Terry Clower, Nadia Evangelou and Matt Christopherson as they explore the economic and housing impacts of data-center growth, where development is happening, how data centers are affecting property values and local communities, and what REALTOR® members are seeing in their markets. Download the report here.

👉Register now

State and Local Growth Polling Program at Capacity

Due to overwhelming demand, the State and Local Growth Polling Program has reached full capacity for 2026. The resource will reopen early January 2027. We recognize the value of this resource to state and local REALTOR® associations and apologize for any disruption this poses for your advocacy efforts.

Questions? Contact Alex Haddad

National Voter Registration Day Assets

National Voter Registration Day is September 15, and new resources are available to support state and local association outreach. These materials are being distributed to all Association Executives and GADs.

Download ready-to-use graphics and sample copy that can be adapted for your association’s social media, newsletters and email communications.

Want to personalize your outreach? Request voter registration data for your association.
Voter registration efforts also count toward your association’s President’s Cup goals. Be sure to submit proof of your efforts here so your association receives credit.

Questions? Contact Jami Sims.

Training & Events

Transforming Neighborhoods: Turning Local Challenges into Community Revitalization Success | September 22, 2:00 PM ET

Learn how your REALTOR® association can leverage NAR’s Transforming Neighborhoods program to address housing, downtown revitalization, vacant properties, disaster recovery, and other community challenges. Hear successful case studies from Spanish Lake, Missouri, and Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and gain practical tips for preparing a competitive 2027 application. More info and register.

Questions? Contact Christine Windle.

All-GAD Call | September 30, 3 PM ET

👉 Register now

Missed a call? Recaps and recordings are posted in the GAD Hub.

FPC Nomination System Training | October 7, 2 PM ET

SAVE THE DATE: On October 7 at 1:00 p.m. CT/2:00 p.m. ET, NAR Advocacy will host a webinar for State Presidents, AEs, and GADs to review the nomination and onboarding process, demonstrate the FPC Nomination Portal, and answer questions.

👉 Register now

NAR’s Train the Trainer Course | October 28, 3 PM ET

Train the Trainer is a course that teaches GADs to deliver NAR’s Best Practices for Choosing REALTOR® Champions course. Participants learn the curriculum, best practices needed to train volunteer leaders on identifying, evaluating, and supporting REALTOR® Champion candidates while ensuring consistent delivery of the program across state and local associations.

This training is designed to be interactive. Please plan to join with your camera on and actively participate in discussions and activities throughout the session.

👉 Register now

Office Hours & Trainings

Compliance Corner

Corporate Ally Program (“CAP”) Events

Corporate contributions to RPAC are prohibited under federal law.

Corporations that wish to support our advocacy efforts may do so through the Corporate Ally Program. This program allows organizations to contribute “soft dollars,” which are not subject to federal contribution limits or the same compliance requirements as RPAC contributions.

Corporate Ally funds are used to support federal, state, and local advocacy and public policy initiatives.

For additional information about the Corporate Ally Program, please contact Michael Clark, Director of RPAC Fundraising and RPAC Events.

Questions? Contact Darby Thorne, Director of Political Compliance.

Compliance Corner is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter.

RPAC Updates

2026 RPAC Transmittal Deadlines

Add the deadlines to your calendar now.

Includes:

Recommended transfer dates
Mail timelines
Processing timeframes

For NAR NXT recognition:

Checks mailed by 10/11;
E-transfers completed by 10/21
NAR must receive all contributions by 10/23

👉View the full calendar.

Call for Feedback: RPAC Printshop

The RPAC Printshop is coming, and we’re building it around what associations actually use. Tell us what templates and items you want to see offered.

The goal is to find the common needs across states and build templated assets you can customize or use as-is. Not every request will be filled, but if you have an idea worth building, we want to know about it!

👉Share you feedback by September 15.

President’s Circle Program: End of Year Deadline September 30

The President’s Circle program ends at 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday, September 30th.

Registration access for the 2027 President’s Circle Conference is tied to when a member completes their 2026 commitment — the date the pledge is recorded in Aristotle is what determines the registration round.

Registration links for your state’s Platinum R and completed President’s Circle investors go out October 12th.

📅 Save the date: The 2027 RPAC President’s Circle Conference will be held March 23–26, 2027, at the Gaylord Pacific in San Diego.

NXT 2026: What You Need to Know for RPAC

NXT is just around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome you to New Orleans!

RPAC Major Investor Night Out

Date: Saturday, November 7th from
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm at
Location: Champion Square (1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, New Orleans, LA 70112)
Tickets are required for entry this year. More information on ticket distribution forthcoming

The RPAC Table and RPAC Gold/Platinum Lounge Hours will be:

Thursday, November 5 | 9 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 4 pm
Friday, November 6 | 8 am – 12 pm and 1pm – 4 pm
Saturday, November 7 | 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm

NXT Badge Details

NXT badges this year will have markers indicating what benefits Major Investors are entitled to. Attendees can visit the RPAC table if their badge is missing either of the following indicators

“MI” = Major Investor
⚫ = Preferred Seating (only available for Crystal R/Golden R/Platinum R or Sterling R’s who are also President’s Circle members)

Lifetime Giving Histories: Now Available by Request

Nominations for the RPAC Hall of Fame Class of 2026 are open. Investments must be received by 12/31/26 to count toward the Class of 2026. Staff must request the investor’s lifetime giving history by 1/20/27, and nominations close 1/31/27.

👉Submit your nominations today!

👉 Lifetime Giving History request

Platform Investments in Aristotle – Hall of Fame Nominations

Investments to the Pro Property Platform will count towards an investor’s lifetime giving history and Hall of Fame status.

Please note that Platform investments may not appear immediately in the lifetime totals in Aristotle. We are in the process of developing a more streamlined way to transfer Platform investments into Aristotle.

Let us know in your Hall of Fame submission if your investor’s status is hinging on a Platform investment that isn’t showing up.

NAR Washington Report

Resources & Research

Community Development Advocacy Grant Program Nearing Capacity

The CDA Grant Program has committed about 95% of this year’s budget, so applications may close before October 15. Associations seeking Fair Housing, Housing Opportunity, Smart Growth, Placemaking, or Rural Outreach Grant support should apply soon. Check here for updates.

Questions? Contact Christine Windle

Turn Advocacy into Action with Advocacy Everywhere

Need to mobilize members or consumers around an advocacy priority? Advocacy Everywhere gives state and local associations access to tools including Calls for Action, petitions, Calls for Information, the Broker Involvement Program, REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts and more.

👉 Explore Advocacy Everywhere resources.

Questions? Contact Jami Sims.

Research Tools

Ask an Economist

Are starter homes becoming harder to find in 2026? NAR Principal Economist and Director of Real Estate Research Nadia Evangelou breaks down what the data shows. Have a question for our economists? Drop it in the comments or email AskTheEconomist@nar.realtor

REALTOR® Party Success Stories

Each month, state and local associations that achieved an advocacy win with the help of a REALTOR® Party grant or resources are highlighted in the REALTOR® Party Success Stories. Read the latest success stories here:

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® Utilizes Education and Direct Advocacy to Improve Vacant Property Proposal

Want to be featured in a future edition? Share your advocacy wins!

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