Every August, Congress recesses, allowing Senators and Representatives to spend a few weeks working from their home states and districts. Things slow to a crawl in our nation’s capital but they really heat up in Congressional districts across the country. It’s an opportunity NAIFA does not pass up. Each August, we facilitate hundreds of In-District Meetings between insurance and financial advisors and their lawmakers and staff. Equally as important as more formal meetings in Washington, D.C., these In-District Meetings are critical to building and nurturing meaningful grassroots relationships. In fact, 98% of Congressional staff agree that attending events in the district is important to understanding constituents’ views and opinions.
There are a few things that differentiate In-District Meetings from those held on Capitol Hill:
In-District Meetings are a crucial part of NAIFA’s grassroots strategy. Meetings throughout the year – at Congressional Conference, during the recess, and at the National Leadership Conference in the fall – create a continuing drumbeat of grassroots advocacy.
NAIFA-Texas has set a goal of meeting with 60% of Texas lawmakers in the month of August and we need your help to achieve it!
For NAIFA, advocacy never stops and repetition is important. How successful would you be in your client relationships if you didn’t check in and follow up often? Those relationships require a little work and our advocacy relationships are no different. We want to continuously reinforce our message and remind lawmakers of the important work we do for our clients and communities.
This is an exciting time of the year for politically involved financial professionals. Through NAIFA’s In-District Meetings, you get to be a working part of our democracy. You have real influence with people who shape the laws that impact your business. You serve the best interests of your clients by advocating for policies that allow them to achieve financial security and pursue the American Dream.