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The Congressional Management Foundation is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to building trust and effectiveness in Congress.

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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
📰 Big news from CMF! We’re welcoming new Board members, announcing new Board officers, and thanking the outgoing leaders whose service helped move our mission forward. Read the full announcement ⤵️ www.congressfoundation.org/news/cmf-wel...
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CMF Welcomes Newest Members to Board of Directors, Announces Board Officers, & Thanks Outgoing Members — Congressional Management Foundation
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Senate Chiefs of Staff of the Year Award Winners - Sen. Shelley Moore Capito's J.T. Jezierski and Sen. Chris Van Hollen's Tricia Russell - are passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders on Capitol Hill. Let's carry the "spirit of true public service" into the New Year!
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
📫 CEO Jen Daulby shares an open letter to Capitol Hill alumni reflecting on a successful 2025 for CMF, why strengthening the First Branch is worth it, and why alumni engagement remains essential to congressional effectiveness. Read more on Medium ⤵️ medium.com/@congressfdn...
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An Open Letter to Capitol Hill Alumni: “Strengthening the First Branch Is Worth It”
By: Jen Daulby, CEO
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
"Public service is a noble profession, Congress is an amazing institution" As we near the end of 2025, we're encouraged by our House Chiefs of Staff of the Year, Rep. Buddy Carter's Chris Crawford and @crow.house.gov's Mitchell Rivard, who were honored for their outstanding leadership.
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
📣 CMF is pleased to announce that Caitie LeClere has joined our team as our new Chief of Staff! 📰 Read more ⤵️ www.congressfoundation.org/news/cmf-wel...
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CMF Welcomes Caitie LeClere as Chief of Staff — Congressional Management Foundation
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Innovation is key to serving the American people. We honored Rep. Stephanie Bice with the Democracy Award for Innovation and Modernization for her leadership in building a more efficient, modern Congress and promoting solutions that help everyone work better for the people they serve.
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
❤️ Providing a great constituent experience is the heart of public service. We honored Rep. Dusty Johnson and @moulton.house.gov with a Democracy Award for recognizing the value of every interaction. Listen as they explain what serving the people means to them.
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Help strengthen the First Branch this #GivingTuesday. Your gift supports CMF’s mission to provide the support, training, and tools Members and congressional staff need to govern effectively and better serve their constituents. 🎁➡️: www.congressfoundation.org/donate
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Behind every successful lawmaker is an exceptional team, and constituents are best served by a high-functioning staff that is committed to excellence. Hear more from Excellence in Congressional Management award winners Rep. Richard Hudson and @budzinski.house.gov ⤵️
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
“What is most in shortage in politics and public service today is trust. Excellent constituent services…builds trust” Democracy Award winners for Constituent Service @repauchincloss.bsky.social & Rep. Blake Moore highlight the work of staff in building trust through effective casework.
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Constituent service transcends partisan differences. And it starts with great communication. That's why we honored @warnock.senate.gov and Rep. August Pfluger with the Democracy Award for Constituent Correspondence & Outreach for prioritizing feedback & solving problems for all they serve.
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
We are stronger when we work together. 2025 Democracy Award winners for Bipartisan Engagement & Collaboration, Rep. Don Davis (D-NC) and Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), demonstrate that bipartisanship isn't a lost art—it's the foundation of effective governance.
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Thank you to the Stennis Center for Public Service for recognizing current and senior Stennis Fellows and their offices who were honored at this year's Democracy Awards! stennis.gov/program-feat...
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Program Feature: Stennis Fellows Honored at the 2025 Democracy Awards - Stennis Center for Public Service
The Stennis Center is proud to recognize six outstanding Stennis Fellows who have been honored by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) with 2025 Democracy Awards.
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
ICYMI in @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social: Celebrating Congressional Excellence: Democracy Awards 2025 ⤵️ thefulcrum.us/ethics-leade... 📺 Tune in tomorrow at 8:30am ET! www.youtube.com/live/VSXJifC...
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Celebrating Congressional Excellence: Democracy Awards 2025
In a moment of bipartisan celebration, the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) will honor the winners of its 2025 Democracy Awards, spotlighting congressional offices that exemplify outstanding ...
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
🏆 It's officially Democracy Awards Week! 🔍 More info about the Democracy Awards including this years winners: www.congressfoundation.org/democracy-aw... 📺 Tune into the ceremony via our livestream at 8:30am ET on Thursday! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSXJ...
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The 2025 Democracy Awards
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
🏆 Democracy Awards Season is in full swing at CMF! Last week’s Winners Luncheon brought together this year’s honorees to celebrate ahead of the big ceremony on Sept 18. 🎉 📸 Below! 🗓️ Ceremony: September 18, 2025 | 8:30am-10:00am 🔗 More info & livestream: www.congressfoundation.org/democracy-aw...
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
📚 Hard copies of the 4th Edition of Keeping It Local are ready to ship! 🔗 Download or purchase online: congressfoundation.org/keeping-it-l... 📦 Complimentary copies shipping to congressional district/state offices ASAP 📅 Keeping It Local trainings tailored for district/state staff coming soon!
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
🏆 CMF Announces 2025 Democracy Awards Winners! Now in their 8th year, these nonpartisan awards celebrate Members and staff who exemplify outstanding public service, operational excellence, and innovative practices that strengthen our democracy. More ⤵️ 🧵 www.congressfoundation.org/news/cmf-ann...
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CMF Announces Winners of 2025 Democracy Awards — Congressional Management Foundation
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
What's CMF all about? 📺 As part of our new website launch last week, we also premiered a new video highlighting our four core areas of focus in serving the First Branch of government. Check it out ⤵️ youtu.be/K90vMfyL-Dc
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
📚 CMF is proud to announce the release of the 4th Edition of Keeping It Local, our management guide for congressional district and state offices! 🔗 www.congressfoundation.org/keeping-it-l... 📦 Complimentary copies shipping to district/state offices this month! 📅 Training programs coming soon!
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
🎉 We're excited to announce the launch of CMF's newly redesigned website! With an updated design, simplified structure, and improved functionality, the new site offers a better user experience while more effectively reflecting CMF’s mission and work. Check it out ⤵️ congressfoundation.org
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
🏆 Democracy Awards Season is underway! We kicked things off with a special reception honoring this year’s nominees - congressional offices going above and beyond in public service. Thank you to everyone who joined and celebrated with us! 🔗 congressfoundation.org/democracy-aw... 📽️ ⤵️
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
🎙️ ICYMI: CMF CEO Jen Daulby joined CNCT's Capitol Spotlight podcast to talk bipartisan leadership, CMF's upcoming Democracy Awards, and supporting staffers on the Hill. Check out the episode! ⤵️ www.capitolcnct.com/cs-jen-daulby
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Jen Daulby on Capitol Spotlight — CNCT App
Get to know Jen Daulby from Congressional Management Foundation in this episode of the Capitol Spotlight podcast from CNCT.
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
📈 We have been so encouraged by the level of staff interest in the federal budget briefing series we are conducting in partnership with the Peter G. Peterson Foundation! It was standing room only again for our second session! 📥 Staff, keep an eye on you inboxes for invites to future sessions!
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
This week we kicked off our Federal Budget Briefing Series in partnership with The Peter G. Peterson Foundation and it was standing room only for our first session! A huge thanks to our panelists and to all the engaged Hill staff who joined us to learn more about the federal budget process!
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
🗳️ Congressional Staff! Nominations are still OPEN for the 2025 Democracy Awards! 🤷‍♂️ Have questions? Reach out to us: cmf@congressfoundation.org 💻 For more information about the Democracy Awards, including past winners and links to nomination surveys: www.congressfoundation.org/democracy-aw...
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
In a new piece, CMF CEO Jen Daulby explains why the #DemocracyAwards matter and why its important that we recognize what's working in Congress. 📖 Read More: medium.com/@congressfdn...
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
🗳️ Congressional Staff! Nominations are still OPEN for the 2025 Democracy Awards! 🤷‍♂️ Have questions? Reach out to us: cmf@congressfoundation.org 💻 For more information about the Democracy Awards, including past winners and links to nomination surveys: www.congressfoundation.org/democracy-aw...
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Congressional Management Foundation | Democracy Awards
The Democracy Awards is the Congressional Management Foundation’s signature program recognizing the best in congressional non-legislative
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
🏆 Nominations are now OPEN for the 2025 #DemocracyAwards! 📬 Nomination surveys have been sent directly to congressional offices—check your inbox to apply! 💻 For more information about the Democracy Awards and to see past winners: www.congressfoundation.org/democracy-aw...
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Congressional Management Foundation | Democracy Awards
The Democracy Awards is the Congressional Management Foundation’s signature program recognizing the best in congressional non-legislative
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
📣 Announcing the 2025 #DemocracyAwards! 🏛️ Recognizing the congressional offices who go above and beyond! 🎥 CMF CEO Jen Daulby shares more about “The Oscars of Congress” 🔗 Learn more + view past winners: www.congressfoundation.org/democracy-aw...
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
💪Congressional comms staffers have some of the toughest jobs on the Hill. This week, CMF hosted a bipartisan reception and panel to celebrate them. Building bipartisan community is key to our mission and we’re proud to support and connect those serving on Capitol Hill! 🤝
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
🎓 CMF was proud to partner recently with @usafacts.org to brief House & Senate staff on the nonpartisan data tools and resources they offer - part of CMF's commitment to helping congressional staff find access to resources and tools to help them work more effectively!
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
CMF recently wrapped up our successful training series for new congressional Chiefs of Staff, which is based in part on Setting Course, CMF's comprehensive congressional management guide. 📚 Check out more on Setting Course: www.congressfoundation.org/resources-fo...
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
🥂 CMF's Reception Honoring Congressional Schedulers was huge success! Part of our mission is to build bipartisan community among congressional staff and last night we enjoyed getting to relax, raise a glass, and toast some of the hardest working people on Capitol Hill!
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
At CMF, we're dedicated to supporting congressional staff at all levels. We offer a wide range of events, briefings, trainings, and resources tailored to help staff enhance their skills, navigate the complexities of Congress, and build community. 📥 Staff - keep an eye on your inboxes for more info
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
🎉 CMF welcomes Michelle Richardson and Lea Sulkala as newest members to CMF's Board of Directors. Read More ⤵️ www.congressfoundation.org/blog/2052-cm...
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CMF Welcomes Michelle Richardson and Lea Sulkala as Newest Members to Board of Directors
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
🔉 Check out this new podcast from our friends at CNCT featuring @yuribeckelman.bsky.social Yuri formerly served as Staff Director to the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress and has also served as a panelist at CMF staff trainings! ⤵️ www.capitolcnct.com/cs-yuri-beck...
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Yuri Beckelman on Capitol Spotlight — CNCT App
Get to know Yuri Beckelman outside of Congress in this episode of the Capitol Spotlight podcast from CNCT.
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
🎉 February was an incredible month of trainings on Capitol Hill for CMF! We’ve got even more exciting opportunities coming up in March for congressional staff including briefings, trainings...and of course, some receptions too! 📥 Hill Staff – keep an eye on your inboxes for invites!
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
At CMF, it’s not just about the training and educational programming we offer—it’s about building a community on Capitol Hill. We’re privileged to facilitate connections among staffers and support their ability to serve both their Members and constituents more effectively.
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
ICYMI: CMF CEO Jen Daulby discusses how in a fast-moving political climate, authentic engagement is the most powerful tool advocates can wield. Read Jen's full op-ed in @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social ⤵️ thefulcrum.us/civic-engage...
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Authentic Advocacy in a Culture of Disruption
Every new administration, in its own way, brings about change. However, the new administration, elected in part on the promise of disrupting the status quo, is moving swiftly to make sweeping and cons...
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
💡In times of disruption, authenticity matters. CMF CEO Jen Daulby urges advocates to rethink their strategies, focusing on genuine, relatable stories to drive real impact with policymakers and the public. Read her op-ed in @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social ⤵️ thefulcrum.us/civic-engage...
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Authentic Advocacy in a Culture of Disruption
Every new administration, in its own way, brings about change. However, the new administration, elected in part on the promise of disrupting the status quo, is moving swiftly to make sweeping and cons...
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
House and Senate Chiefs of Staff and Deputy Chiefs! There's still time to sign up for our next training session designed specifically with your roles in mind! Check your inboxes for our invitation and RSVP!
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Good morning #Advocacy25 - don't forget to stop by CMF CEO Jen Daulby's breakout session today discussing the history and effectiveness of email engagement with Capitol Hill
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Attending Public Affairs Council's #Advocacy25 this week? Mark your calendars for tomorrow's breakout session with CMF CEO Jen Daulby where she will discuss how email campaigns on Capitol Hill have evolved over time and what to consider for effective engagement today!
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Congressional Management Foundation @congressfdn.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
📢 CMF staff trainings are back in full swing for the 119th Congress! This week included professional development for SAs and management training for Chiefs! 📘 Check out Setting Course, our comprehensive management guide for congressional offices ⤵️ www.congressfoundation.org/resources-fo...
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