Message from the President & CEO

The Congressional Management Foundation's 40th year in service to the Congress and the nation continued a path started by our organization's founders. A lot has changed since 1977 – early CMF advice was dispensed in paper newsletters "copied" on a mimeograph machine!

Yet many things have not changed: sound management guidance that leads to efficient and effective office operations; leadership principles that inspire and connect employees to their work; and a commitment to providing outstanding and responsive constituent services. Another thing that hasn't changed: the devotion, professionalism, and patriotism of congressional staff.

This is one of the reasons that in 2017 CMF launched the Democracy Awards. This new program recognizes the congressional office for recognition. Of course, as the leader of the office, the Member deserves a great deal of credit for any success. But we know, and they know, that success would not be realized without a talented and dedicated group of public servants helping them.

As CMF begins its next decade we wish to thank those staffers, the silent patriots who serve under the dome, who sacrifice so much for the Congress, their constituents, and the nation. Thank you!

BRADFORD FITCH
President & CEO

CMF Impact: 2017 at a Glance

Learn more about CMF's history, work and major achievements in our 2017 annual report (4.5 MB).