Navigating the Ever-Changing World of Federal Funding January 29, 2011

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• Founded in 1975 by Gerry Cassidy a pioneer in the modern era of government relations

• Consistently ranked as one of the top firms in Washington

• 35 Professional Lobbyists spanning a diverse background of experience and expertise

• The firm has a long and storied history of representing colleges and Universities

Washington Powerhouse Firm

• Education • Vietnam Veteran • 4th Congressional District • Experience in Washington • Washington’s Stand up

Lobbyist

Arthur Mason Executive Vice President

Advocacy and the Bottom Line

The top executive and financial management at your corporate and non-profit clients are concerned with reducing risk and achieving greater returns on investment, especially in today’s economic environment.

According to a recent business outlook survey the number two external concern that keeps the CEO up at night is the “Federal Government Policy/Agenda.” We help clients monitor and manage risks related to governmental action.

We help our clients address opportunities and solve problems for positive bottom line results.

Source: Fuqua School of Business, Duke University and CFO Magazine.

The structure of the 112th Congress

• Republicans in the House

• The Structure of the Senate

• Where do Faith Based Organizations Stand

Understanding the Current Environment

•Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

•The Administration and Separation of Church and State

•Pressure from the Left

•Differences from the Bush Administration

The Appropriations Process

Impact of the Earmark Ban from the 112th Congress

How to navigate in the current environment

How Cassidy & Associates can help

Unique avenues for funding

•Department of Defense•Agency Funding •Report Language•Competitive Grants •Appropriations from the Senate

How to leverage Capitol Hill in the new environment•Build relationships with your Delegation •Identify legislators supportive of faith based organizations •Understanding how to navigate in Washington

Department of Education

•Program Integrity regulations

•Committees of Jurisdiction

•Oversight and the 112th Congress

Religious Hiring Rights

•What to Expect over the next 2 years

•Committees of Jurisdiction

•Changing Dynamics in Congress

•Organizations looking to impact the issue

How we can Help •Federal Funding

•Issue Advocacy

•Education and Awareness

•Congressional Support

Experienced, Bi-Partisan Team

The strength of our firm is in our people. We draw on past experience in government to bring a credible message to public officials.

Our 35 professionals draw on their extensive government experience and are actively engaged in the political process.

At C&A, we team together from both sides of the aisle – Democrat and Republican - to advocate for clients. We leverage the wide diversity of our firm to benefit our clients. In times of uncertainty and rapid shifts in control, our ability to advocate across the political spectrum is critical. During our 35 years of operation we have seen 7 Presidents and 4 major shifts in control of the U.S. Congress.

Contact usCassidy & Associates

700 Thirteenth Street, N.W., Suite 400Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 347-07731-888-347-0773

www.cassidy.com

Arthur MasonExecutive Vice President

(202) 585-2374