On May 17, CMF held the second workshop in the four-part series for the 2013 Advocacy Leader’s Network, “Come Fly-In with Me: Best Practices for Capitol Hill Lobby Days.” The panel for the workshop was a discussion with actual practitioners who have successfully organized best practices for lobby days. Through their discussion of challenges and successes, six ideas emerged that other organizations can replicate for their fly-in days.

Congressional interns are a valuable asset for Capitol Hill offices, performing many administrative functions. However, most offices do not have successful intern programs by any objective measurement. This post describes key actions a congressional office can take to more efficiently and effectively capitalize on their intern program.

At CMF we have recently conducted research on how Members of Congress and congressional staff align their work and life on Capitol Hill. But, CMF not only studies and applauds good examples of aligning work and life on Capitol Hill, we live it. As of this April, CMF has implemented a new office holiday, "First Day it FEELS Like Spring Holiday." Seriously.