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  • 2023 Democracy Awards Winners

    Congratulations to the 2023 Democracy Award winners! We're proud to share these 8 extraordinary public servants with you.

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  • Personal Safety & Preparedness

    This CMF-SHRM webinar focused on personal safety tips, strategies, and best practices to help staff manage the challenges faced in today's climate. Watch now to learn how preparation and awareness can help lessen your anxiety and stress.

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  • Revitalizing and Modernizing Democracy

    CMF is the only nonpartisan nonprofit with 100% of its resources dedicated to improving Congress. In 2022, our focus was on revitalizing and modernizing democracy. Learn more about our major initiatives and highlights from last year in our annual report.

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  • Building Trust by Modernizing Constituent Engagement

    Answering incoming constituent mail is important, but should be part of a Constituent Engagement Strategy that every office considers and adopts. CMF's latest brief helps offices better understand why and how to do this.

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  • Available Now!

    CMF’s new Citizen Advocacy Academy is an online, on-demand learning platform intended to teach advocates proven best practices to cultivate a relationship with congressional offices.

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  • New Member Resource Center

    This center is for helping new Members successfully transition into Congress with beneficial (and downloadable!) resources on setting up a congressional office.

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Recent Updates

Congressional Management Foundation

4 Shutdown Management Tips

by CMF on September 26, 2023

The possible government shutdown puts significant strains not only on the executive branch but also on the legislative branch. This time of uncertainty requires certain changes in how congressional managers conduct business, serve constituents, and communicate with staff. With these concerns in mind, CMF offers the following four tips for managing congressional offices through a government shutdown.

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casework, citizen engagement, congressional operations, constituents, email
 

Consider Paying Annual Bonuses NOW – Gov't Shutdown Strategy for Congress

by CMF on August 28, 2023
Congressional staff are often already living paycheck to paycheck, and during a shutdown would be put on furlough, receiving no pay for the duration of the shutdown. Here are a few ways congressional managers can mitigate the negative impact on congressional staff
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congressional operations, Life in Congress - Working in Congress, Managing Staff
 

Eight Members of Congress Named Winners for Democracy Awards for Extraordinary Public Service

by CMF on August 09, 2023

Eight Members of Congress Named Winners for Democracy Awards for Extraordinary Public Service Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Honored for Lifetime Achievement

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constituents, Winners (DA)
 

Ten Members of Congress Named Finalists for Democracy Awards for Extraordinary Public Service

by CMF on May 16, 2023

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The Congressional Management Foundation's "Oscars for Congress" Recognizes Member and Office Performance

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constituents, Finalists (DA)
 

How Democracy Award Winners Use Social Media to Connect to Constituents

by CMF Research Assistant on April 06, 2023

By creatively and consistently using social media to engage constituents, these Members of Congress have expanded their ability to host accessible events, increase accountability, and build confidence in Congress. Here are some tips offices can adopt to enhance their social media work.

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citizen engagement, constituents
 
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CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS

CMF works internally with House and Senate offices to foster improved management practices. From interns to Chiefs of Staff to Members themselves, CMF provides services adapted to the unique congressional environment. Read more

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