The Soft Edge
Connecting People with Government for Over 30 Years.
Overview
The Soft Edge is a veteran in the advocacy software space, offering a product called Congress Plus. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for government relations professionals to manage contacts, track legislation, and mobilize advocates. The platform is known for its reliability and deep feature set tailored to the needs of associations and corporate government affairs teams.
✨ Key Features
- Advocacy Action Center
- Legislative Tracking
- Contact Management (CRM)
- PAC Management and Compliance
- Fly-in and Event Management
- Email Communication Tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Long history and established reputation in the industry
- Robust PAC management and compliance features
- Deep integrations with legacy Association Management Systems (AMS)
Unique Value: Provides a single, trusted platform for managing all aspects of a sophisticated government relations program, from legislative tracking to PAC compliance.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing PAC contributions and ensuring compliance
- Organizing large-scale fly-in events for association members
- Tracking federal and state legislation and communicating updates to stakeholders
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small, agile grassroots campaigns
- Organizations that prioritize a modern, mobile-first user interface
- Groups focused on non-legislative community organizing
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more robust, built-in PAC management features than many newer advocacy-focused platforms.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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