Washington – good or evil?
by Bradford Fitch
on April 05, 2018
A politician of some notoriety recently made a comment about Washington that some Americans would agree with. "A lot of evil there... [a] lot of evil, a lot of bad people, a lot of bad people."
On the contrary, Washington is filled with lots of good people – but we often don't hear about them.
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Why Should Anyone Listen To You?
by Matthew Kohut on April 4, 2018
A fundamental challenge that all managers face at one point or another boils down to a single, provocative question: why should anyone listen to you? I recently had the opportunity to share my insights to answer that fundamental question when I addressed senior House staff at a March 23 event hosted by CMF in conjunction with the House Chiefs of Staff Association.
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The Democracy Awards Finalists for the four office categories were announced in February. Twenty House and Senate offices were honored in four categories: Constituent Service, Innovation, Transparency and Accountability, and "Life in Congress" Workplace Environment. Two winners (one Republican and one Democrat) from each category will be announced in May. Prior to this announcement, we've been highlighting the finalists from each of these categories. This week we’re recognizing the Democracy Award finalists in Innovation.
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Democracy Awards: A Closer Look at the Constituent Service Finalists
The Democracy Awards Finalists for the four office categories were announced in February. Twenty House and Senate offices were honored in four categories: Constituent Service, Innovation, Transparency and Accountability, and "Life in Congress" Workplace Environment. Over the next four weeks we're going to highlight the finalists from each of these categories. Two winners (one Republican and one Democrat) from each category will be announced in May. This week we're recognizing the Democracy Award finalists in Constituent Service.
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Advocacy Fly-Ins - Who Tells Your Story?
by Bradley Joseph Sinkaus
on March 22, 2018
In the critically-acclaimed Broadway musical, Hamilton, "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" is a powerful conclusion to a musical that encapsulates the power of storytelling through the lens of several fascinating characters. The qualities that make Hamilton's characters so compelling – empathy, determination, persuasion – are also traits that make an effective advocate both on and off the Hill, complete with a story to tell.
During "Fly-Ins: Catch Them in DC and Back at Home," political and grassroots advocacy experts gathered for an event hosted by the Congressional Management Foundation, produced by Beekeeper Group, and sponsored by VoterVoice. Weighing in on topics ranging from organizing efficiently to maintaining year-round momentum, panelists from the American Heart Association, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and other organizations offered guidance and best practices for successful fly-ins.
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Upcoming Event: The Hidden Qualities that Make Us Influential
CMF, in conjunction with the House Chiefs of Staff Association (HCOSA), are pleased to invite Senior House Staff to our first luncheon program of 2018: "The Hidden Qualities that Make Us Influential." Join us on March 23 to hear from renowned author and communications consultant Matthew Kohut on the topic of influence.
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CMF Trains Citizen Advocates on What To Do Before, During, and After Meetings
by Seth Turner
on March 07, 2018
It's "fly-in" season, so last month the Congressional Management Foundation conducted a subscriber-only webinar on "Before, During, and After Meetings with Congress." While we can only provide our Partners with the complete version of the CMF research discussed in this webinar, we are pleased to offer you this short summary.
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FAQ about the Democracy Awards
by CMF
on February 28, 2018
Curious about the Democracy Awards? What the categories are and the qualifying criteria? How are finalists and winners chosen? We have answers for you!
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Upcoming Event: Fly-Ins: Catch Them in DC and Back at Home
by CMF
on February 21, 2018
In-person meetings between your advocates and their lawmakers have the most impact. But is your fly-in everything you want it to be? Come to the kickoff event on March 16 of the 2018 Advocacy Leaders Network series and learn from seasoned fly-in organizers about how to optimize your program and keep the energy going once your advocates return home. This event will equip you and your organization to build influential connections and nurture the true champions of your cause.
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Upcoming Event: Advanced Advocacy Strategies
by CMF
on February 21, 2018
Have you been running an advocacy program for 3+ years and looking to breathe new life into your messaging strategy and enhance outreach using real data? Join us on June 15 for this Advocacy Leaders Network workshop that will take your advocacy to the next level.
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