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Democracy Awards: A Closer Look at the Innovation 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. 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?

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

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

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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Congressional Management Foundation Announces Congressional Office Finalists for First-Ever Democracy Awards

The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) today announced the finalists for the first-ever Democracy Awards, CMF's new award recognizing non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices and by Members of Congress. Twenty House and Senate offices were honored as finalists in four categories: Constituent Service, Innovation, Transparency and Accountability, and "Life in Congress" Workplace Environment.

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