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Ensure A Successful Grassroots Program with an Advocacy Gameplan

In working with various organizations that want to set up an advocacy system, we have seen both great success and failure in launching an advocacy program. We have worked with…

The Association Management Software (AMS) Industry is Shrinking

In the past twelve months more than 4000 associations have been affected by software provider mergers. In the early part of this year, Affiniscape out of Austin, TX merged with…

Maximize Your Effect on Legislators When Your Organization Rallies at the State Capitol

If you have ever been to your state Capitol during the legislative session, you know that it is a busy place. In addition to the legislators, you have the lobbyists…

Your State-Based Organization Needs More Than Just Your State's Legislation

Many organizations across the country utilize software to track legislation at their state capitol. Whether you are monitoring bills on behalf of an association, a state agency, or an institution…

Utilizing Grassroots Technology at Clemson University by Beth McInnis

Colleges and Universities across the country are often dependent on having a voice at the state capitol. When a single bill that cuts funding for education could have a huge…

Why Do You Need Access to Legislation in All 50 States?

When you are a lobbyist focused on the issues in one state, the tendency is to focus only on bills that are introduced in your state; however, the truth is…

What Should You Expect From a Legislative Tracking System?

Many organizations around the country track state and federal legislation during their respective legislative session. If your organization utilizes legislative tracking software to keep up to speed on the latest…

Use Legislative Tracking Software to Grow Your Client List

Professional lobbying firms are always trying to attract new clients. Professional firms typically have two types of clients: regular clients return each year with reoccurring legislative issues, and organizations that…

Easily Notify Legislators of Constituents in Their District

Legislators tend to pay attention when they receive messages from a constituent. In the arena of public higher education, legislators create the funds that are used for the public to…

Capitol Impact Introduces ‘Near Real Time’ Legislative Updates

States legislative systems all across the country are moving towards offering more frequent updates of information about legislation on their websites. This means that during the course of a day…

Easily Create Legislative Reports with Our New Application

One task that many of our clients have to deal with is the creation of a Legislative Report. Whether it’s a weekly report designed to inform members of the goings-on…

Online Advocacy Can Improve Real World Engagement

The Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project recently released a report on Civic Engagement in the Digital Age. The survey revealed some interesting data on how American advocates…