Government Relations Workshop
Cutting Through the Noise: Navigating Chaos in Washington
About the Government Relations Workshop
By many accounts, higher education is under attack and leaders need proactive strategies to define their institution’s message in Washington, DC. Please join us for our invite-only workshop designed exclusively for higher education leadership to learn, network, and discuss navigating a federal government in flux.
This comprehensive, two-day event at the McAllister & Quinn office in Washington will equip attendees with the tools and resources needed to create tailored strategies for engaging with congressional offices and federal agencies.
Workshop Topics Include:
- Government relations in the Trump Administration.
- Competing for and diversifying funding under the new administration’s priorities.
- Discerning political rhetoric from reality using strategic intelligence.
Attendees Will:
- Develop an actionable government relations strategy in a curated one-on-one session with an in-house expert.
- Network with higher education peers and influencers.
- Leave the workshop with the knowledge and resources needed to secure funding and influence in Washington.
What are attendees saying about the workshop?
“My colleague and I attended the McAllister & Quinn Government Relations Workshop and found it very beneficial. The experienced team at McAllister & Quinn did a great job providing a roadmap of how to improve and elevate our government relations efforts. The sessions were informative, practical and full of good takeaways. This was one of the best workshops I have attended and I highly recommend it.”
Sara Acosta
VP for Advancement at Dominican University
Workshop Details:
Date:
October 22-23, 2025
Location:
McAllister & Quinn
1625 Eye Street, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20006
Audience:
Workshop for Presidents, Provosts, Chief Advancement Officers, and other leadership from small and mid-sized colleges and universities. Registration includes up to 2 attendees per institution.
Fee:
$8,000 per institution
Lodging:
McAllister & Quinn has secured a negotiated rate for a limited number of rooms at The Darcy hotel.
If you are interested and have questions about registration, costs, and other logistics such as hotel bookings, please contact:
Chris Mather
cmather@jm-aq.com
Workshop Schedule:
Each workshop will begin around lunchtime on day 1 and conclude around lunchtime the following day. More details to come.
Workshop Led By:
John McAllister
Founding & Managing Partner at McAllister & Quinn
Over 100 colleges and universities have benefited from John’s extensive experience in securing federal and foundation funding. His unique approach and effective strategies have helped higher education institutions nationwide. John is a former Legislative Director for a U.S. Congressman and an appropriations lobbyist.
The workshop will feature guest speakers ranging from former congressional representatives to association and thought leaders.
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