Pub. 1 2021 Issue 1

22 1. It’s All About Developing Advocacy for the Industry NADA’s sole political fundraising arm provides access to and influence on state and federal legislators to benefit our industry. NADA PAC supports au- tomobile franchise-friendly legislators and offers opportunities to speak on issues that impact the profession, your dealerships, and your ability to service your customers. 2. NADA PAC Is Powered by Individual Contributions Voluntary contributions by current MTADA members are what makes the PAC possible — that’s why every dollar counts. Like all political action commit- tees, NADA PAC is subject to federal laws and regulations. Those laws and regu - lations prohibit the use of MTADA dues to support the PAC — instead, it’s up to individual members who understand the value NADA PAC brings to the profession. 3. NADA PAC Builds Connec- tions That Make an Impact NADA PAC focuses its efforts on building relationships with Congress members and their staff — the crucial component in being able to deliver advocacy that will be listened to and acted on. 4. NADAPAC Is Among the Top Influencers inGrassroots Politics In a large field of associations com- peting for attention on Capitol Hill, NADA PAC is a standout. Just this past fall, our state raised 1,203.7% of goal, $39,000 in contributions. We ranked number one on the NADA PAC Summa- ry Report. 5. NADA PAC’s Champions Are Carefully Selected NADA PAC’s donation decisions are backed up by thorough research and evaluation. Our association staff and board of directors analyze candidate voting records, current relationships with our dealer members, current or potential leadership roles, and a host of other factors to ensure the best fit with our industry’s advocacy goals. By informing our legislators about important industry issues, it becomes easier to involve them in making changes. Most people suffer from in- formation clutter — there is simply too much going on for people to thought- fully consider every piece of informa- tion that comes their way, and it can also be hard to know who to trust. A grassroots organization, like our NADA PAC, can solve these problems, extract the most important parts and decide where effort can be made to maximize results, and then give that information to those interested. The result? People who are informed and know they can make a difference are much more likely to become engaged. Why is grassroots activism effective? It’s simple. That’s where you can cause the most change. WHAT IS NADA PAC? FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW The textbook definition of a political action com- mittee is a tax-exempt 527 organization that pools donors’ contri- butions to direct funds into campaigns for or against candidates, bal- lot initiatives, or pro- posed legislation. But in reality, NADA PAC is actually a contribution towards the future of the franchise system here in Montana. NADA PAC makes a difference by working on issues that matter now and into our industry’s future, mak- ing your contribution invaluable. Here are some things to know: