All posts by Barbara Faculjak

About Barbara Faculjak

Barbara is the President of the Bryce Harlow Foundation. She also runs a marketing and communications consulting firm focusing on professional services. Prior to this, Barbara served as U.S Markets Leaders for a global tax practice at Ernst & Young, and was a marketing and communications executive for Sallie Mae.

Tomorrow We’re All Lobbyists

Posted on November 5, 2012

Here at the Bryce Harlow Foundation, much of our time is spent working with lobbyists and future lobbyists to help increase the quality of professional advocacy in the nation’s capital. The business of helping to develop sound public policy can sometimes seem insulated from the rest of the country, and out-of-reach to many Americans.  Tomorrow, and every other November, all of that changes as every citizen has the chance to use the most powerful lobbying tool available: their vote.

Whether you’re passionate about jobs and the economy, education, health care, entitlement reform, or any other issue – tomorrow is your chance to have your voice heard and do your part to shape our government.

To do that, you need to get to the polls.  While the most accurate and up-to-date information on where to vote is kept by your local election official, there are a number of tools available on the Internet to help you find your polling place and even show you what will be on the ballot.

If you click on the image below, you’ll be taken to Google’s Politics and Elections Voter Information page.  There you can enter your address to find your polling location and get more information on the candidates and issues.

find your polling place

Bryce Harlow once summed up his philosophy by saying: “If informed, responsible citizens… will devote an increasing share of their organizational skills and ability to influencing public affairs, then America’s liberty and America’s future will be secure.” Voting is all Americans’ greatest opportunity to do just that –  influence public affairs and secure their future.

Don’t miss your opportunity to lobby for what you care about – get out and vote tomorrow.

The Bryce Harlow Foundation is Social

Posted on October 31, 2012

Today we have some exciting news about the Bryce Harlow Foundation, and how we’re finding new ways to promote the highest standards for lobbying and government relations.

Like many industries, advocacy is changing to keep pace with a rapidly evolving media landscape. We’ve recently increased our efforts online and in social media, and we’d like you to get involved.

Take a moment to like BHF on Facebook and share with your friends. On Twitter, you’ll find real-time news and views on advocacy via @BryceHarlowFdtn

On our social channels you’ll find news, links, images, and discussions on lobbying in DC and around the nation. Our views are just the beginning – we hope you’ll add your voice to the discussion and invite others to join us.

If you’re here, you’ve already had a look at the newly redesigned BryceHarlow.org. Please take some time while you’re here to check out more about:

  • Bryce Harlow: Learn about the namesake of the foundation that served as a trusted counselor to presidents, Congress, and private enterprise.
  • The Bryce Harlow Board and Fellows: Find out more about the esteemed group of Washington representatives that lead the Foundation, and the fellows that represent the next generation of professional advocacy. You can also find out if the fellowship is right for you, and apply online in January.
  • Advocacy Forums: Whether you’re looking for an expert to speak at your organization, or you’re a lobbyist interested in sharing your experience with students, we can help.
  • Awards Dinner: Enjoy the highlights of last year’s Bryce Harlow Awards Dinner and register now for next year’s popular event.

While the ways we communicate may be changing, the need for integrity and high standards in government relations never will.