White Papers Spring 2008: Creating a Grassroots Boot Camp Discover ways to transform your supporters from Cub Scouts to Navy Seals using traditional grassroots practices and innovative technology. Winter 2008: Mapping Your Influence Explore the concept of asset mapping and discover how careful analysis of your economic and political footprint can change governmental outcomes. Autumn 2008: 10 Questions for Thinking Like a Legislator What does it take to frame your issue? How do you win over their hearts, minds and votes? Fall 2007: 10 Best Practices for Emailing Congressional Staff Ensure your e-mail gets read, saved, and genuinely integrated into a staff and the congressman’s decision-making process. Summer 2007: Managing a Three-Ring Circus Juggling your annual fly-in is no small feat; learn how to coordinate and conduct successful fly-ins that deliver legislative results. Summer 2007: 10 Strategies for Using Congressional Town Hall Meetings to Advance Your Legislative Agenda Raising a question at a town hall meeting is one of the most effective methods for influencing undecided lawmakers. Press Releases March 3, 2008: 2008 Knowlegis “Power Rankings” Measuring Power in Congress Released on Web Earmark Data Added To Power Criteria for First Time / Clinton, Obama, McCain in Virtual Tie for Power. May 16, 2006: First “Power Rankings” Measuring Power in Congress Released Members’ Power Rankings by State, Committee, and Class Available on Web Site. Jan. 27, 2006: Capitol Advantage Creates New Company for Government Relations Tools Capitol Hill Expert Brad Fitch to Lead ‘Knowlegis,’ New Product to Help Lobbyists with Potential Disclosure Requirements. Case Studies June 4, 2008: Busting Bureaucratic Silos in Your Advocacy Practices With a new staff and an eager activist membership, PIA was poised for greater visibility, but two constraints existed: their lack of up-to-date technology, and reticence among staff to use it. Read how they overcame those challenges. Sept. 1, 2006: American Immigration Lawyers Association Time-Limited Mass Advocacy Challenges How to influence key staff via e-mail on a make-or-break issue, even though you've never met them. Aug. 1, 2006: Sister Cities International Fly-in Challenges How to set up meetings for 800 activists and their Members of Congress with only 2 staff members in 1 day.