NATIONAL BLACK PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS ASSOCIATION
The National Black Professional Lobbyists Association (NBPLA) is a 501(c)(6) membership organization committed to ensuring the state lobbying, government affairs, and advocacy corp is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We strive to provide our members professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities with the nation's top industry leaders.

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OUR MISSION

The NBPLA was incorporated to act as a national agency of cooperation among Black state lobbyists for the advancement of the joint and several interests and general welfare of its members, to promote the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the professional arenas of lobbying, advocacy, legislative and government affairs, and to foster environments that encourage dialogue and collaboration among lobbyists, legislative staff, elected officials, and corporate entities.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

The NBPLA is only as strong as the value we bring to our members. We strive to provide lobbyists, elected officials, legislative staff and other government affairs professionals with unique opportunities to promote themselves and their companies, as well as cultivate their skill sets and expand their networks. We also encourage our membership to both mentor and be mentored through the NBPLA, because we know the only way to strengthen diversity within the government affairs arena is to create a lush environment for personal and professional growth.

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BUILDING THE PIPELINE

There is a false narrative that diversity initiatives fail due to a lack of skills and talent among underrepresented groups. The NBPLA is committed to debunking this myth by educating government affairs leaders and the companies they work for about the importance of fostering corporate cultures and hiring processes that value diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To that end, the NBPLA has prioritized providing networking opportunities and professional development programming to enrich the experience of each NBPLA member.

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NBPLA JOB BOARD

The NBPLA aims is to identify, address, and remove the barriers that have historically prevented experienced and qualified Black lobbyists from being considered for corporate lobbying roles and governmental affairs contracts. The Job Board and Resume Bank are critical components of achieving the mission of ensuring our members have equitable access to in-house and contract lobbying opportunities, and that corporate entities have access to the nation's top government affairs talent within the NBPLA database. The Job Board is open to all. Dues-paying NBPLA members enjoy discounted job posting rates and can also submit their resume to our bank at [email protected].

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CORPORATE SPONSORS

 SGAC   Alabama Power   Amazon    Jones Group     CapitalOne        Becker                                     

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