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Hill Staff Reveal Surprising Views on Social Media

"Social media is the ultimate equalizer. It gives a voice and a platform to anyone willing to engage." That statement by Internet entrepreneur Amy Jo Martin has profound implications in a democracy. Prior to the introduction of the Internet, the process of engaging elected officials was viewed as cumbersome and intimidating, perhaps only available to wealthy campaign donors. New research by the Congressional Management Foundation suggests that social media, "the ultimate equalizer," perhaps has the potential to influence that dynamic even more.

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advocacy, citizen engagement, Citizen Engagement Toolkit, Communicating to Congress, facebook, grassroots, Roll Call, social media, twitter
 

Improving 2016 Office Performance

As congressional offices approach the final quarter of 2015, the dreaded topic of "performance reviews" raises its ugly head. The topic is dreaded in Congress for a few reasons that could include: employees perceive it as unfair, a grading of their work akin to a first-grade report card; managers view it as an annoying requirement with no connection to office goals, or; offices avoid them completely, leaving staff frustrated without any clear and meaningful feedback on their work.

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congressional operations, Inside the Hill, job satisfaction, performance management, retention, Roll Call, turnover
 

How to Write a Better Letter to Congress

Last year, I was giving a speech to an association about how Congress works and was asked, “What’s the biggest obstacle to improving the democratic dialog in America?” I replied, “Bad writing.” By following these five tips, citizen advocates' correspondence can stand out amoung the crowd.

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advocacy, citizen engagement, Citizen Engagement Toolkit, Communicating to Congress, grassroots, Roll Call
 
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Research Center

CMF conducts research that Partners may repurpose to improve and strengthen their supporters' relationships with their Members of Congress. CMF's research is primarily provided to partners through CMF's exclusive website for organizations that participate in the Partnership for a More Perfect Union and regular notices about new resources available to Partners. CMF recommends that individuals use these steps to register for CMF's exclusive Partner-only website. Read more

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Individuals who are affiliated with organizations that are engaged in the Partnership for a More Perfect Union have the opportunity to participate in CMF-hosted events, including private briefings and webinars  on research provided only to CMF Partners, Advocacy Leaders Network workshops and webinars (not co-branded) for citizen advocates who are affiliated with Partner organizations. Read more

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Our Partners

Supporters of the Partnership for a More Perfect Union are dedicated to bringing about a United States where Members of Congress and citizens have a vibrant, active, and engaged relationship characterized by mutual respect, a sense of shared purpose, and a dedication to the tenets of representative democracy. Read more

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Those who join the Partnership will not only be helping to improve the relationship and communication between citizens and Members of Congress, they will also enjoy many benefits that will help improve their own communications to Capitol Hill. For more information on the Partnership for a More Perfect Union, please complete this form or contact the Congressional Management Foundation. Read more

How to Register for Partners-Only Content

CMF conducts research that Partners may repurpose to improve and strengthen their supporters' relationships with their Members of Congress. CMF's research is primarily provided to partners through CMF's exclusive website for organizations that participate in the Partnership for a More Perfect Union and regular notices about new resources available to Partners. CMF recommends that individuals use these steps to register for CMF's exclusive Partner-only website. Read more

Policy on Ethical Communications and Congress

A core tenet of the Congressional Management Foundation's mission is to facilitate constructive dialogue between Congress and the citizens it serves. When groups or individuals who engage in practices in conflict with this core tenet seek to participate in one of our training programs or request our services, CMF will decline to assist per our Policy on Ethical Communications and Congress. Read more