Resources for new Members of Congress
Transitioning from a candidate to a politician on Capitol Hill comes with many considerations. Here are communications best practices from the Indigov team who have helped onboard new Members of Congress both as staffers and constituent relationship technology experts.
Achieving a successful communications plan
Indigov Chief of Staff Jen Daulby shares lessons for setting up a communications plan for a freshman Member of Congress — best practices she developed from her two-decade career on Capitol Hill.
Are you ready to engage at this level?
Ben Hooker, Head of Federal Client Success at Indigov, breaks down just how much mail (and the different types of mail) you’ll be expected to manage starting on day 1.
3 Mistakes new offices make when setting up their comms program
Max Swagler, Vice President of Professional Services, warns against the common rookie mistakes many new Members make, and how to avoid them.
3 Building Blocks of a Data-Driven Constituent Outreach Strategy
Indigov CEO Alex Kouts shares his three-step approach to building effective and measurable communications strategies!
Key Traits to Look For When Staffing Your Mail Program
Former Congressional Chief of Staff Keenan Austin Reed shares the three qualities she looks for when hiring staff for a mail and communications program.
Exceptional Hill Teams Start With an Exceptional Culture
Former Congressional Chief of Staff Jeremy Deutsch shares his advice for building an exceptional Congressional office culture by formalizing your values.
Maximize the Impact of Every Constituent Communication
Former Congressional Chief of Staff Steve Gilleland shares some of the ways a strong mail program can boost the other efforts of a Congressional office.