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Welcome to the Ambassador Tools page!

We are so excited to have you here. This page is designed to provide you with the resources and tools you need to be successful as a .

Here, you will find a variety of resources, including those that are still in development:

  • Training materials to help you learn more about the Ambassador program and how to brief legislators
  • Marketing materials to help you promote CommonSense American and attract new members
  • Support resources to help you answer questions from legislators and CommonSense Americans in your region

We encourage you to explore the page and take advantage of all the resources that we have to offer. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Thank you for being an Ambassador! We look forward to working with you to bring commonsense to American politics.

Getting Started Guide (Training)

Quick Links

Current Results: CCL and Workforce Pell

Current Results for CCL Briefing

In this video Jack demonstrates how to present the updated results page to both House and Senate offices.

May, 2025

CCL Quick Links

Ambassador Meetings

Ambassador Meeting

May 27, 2025

20th CSA Anniversary

September 19, 2024

New Ambassador Orientation

April 8, 2025

Links to Previous Ambassador Training

Additional Information

Support

CommonSense American uses Google Workspace email. To access your email you can use a web browser or the Gmail app.

To access Google Workspace email using a web browser:

  1. Go to mail.google.com.
  2. Enter your Google Workspace email address and password.
  3. Click Sign in.

To access Google Workspace email using the Gmail app:

  1. Download the Gmail app from the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Open the Gmail app.
  3. Tap Add account.
  4. Select Google Workspace from the list of account types.
  5. Enter your Google Workspace email address and password.
  6. Tap Next.

Once you have signed in, you will be able to access your Google Workspace email.

If you are using a mobile device, you may need to configure your device to allow access to Google Workspace email. To do this, go to the Settings app on your device and navigate to the Accounts section. Then, add your Google Workspace email account and make sure that the Mail setting is enabled.

If you are having trouble accessing your Google Workspace email, you can contact your Google Workspace administrator for assistance.

Here are some additional tips for accessing Google Workspace email:

  • If you are using a public computer, be sure to sign out of your Google Workspace email account when you are finished using it.
  • If you are using a shared computer, be sure to create a separate user account for yourself so that your Google Workspace email account is not accessible to other users.
  • Use a strong password for your Google Workspace email account and change it regularly.
  • Enable two-factor authentication for your Google Workspace email account to add an extra layer of security.

To add multiple Gmail accounts to an Apple device, follow these steps:
  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
  3. Under Accounts, tap Add Account.
  4. Tap Google.
  5. Enter your Gmail email address and password, then tap Next.
  6. Choose the Gmail services you want to sync, then tap Save.

To add additional Gmail accounts, repeat steps 3-6.

Once you have added multiple Gmail accounts to your Apple device, you can switch between them by following these steps:

  1. Open the Mail app.
  2. Tap the Mailboxes button in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Tap your Gmail account name.
  4. Tap All Inboxes to view all of your Gmail accounts in a single list.
  5. Tap the account you want to view.

You can also add multiple Gmail accounts to the Apple Mail app on your Mac. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Mail app.
  2. In the menu bar, click Mail > Add Account.
  3. Select Google from the list of account types.
  4. Enter your Gmail email address and password, then click Next.
  5. Choose the Gmail services you want to sync, then click Continue.
  6. Click Done to add the account.

To switch between Gmail accounts in the Mail app on your Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Mailboxes button in the top left corner of the screen.
  2. Under Accounts, click the Gmail account you want to view.

To add multiple Google Email accounts to an Android device, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Accounts.
  3. Tap Add account.
  4. Tap Google.
  5. Enter your Gmail email address and password, then tap Next.
  6. Choose the Gmail services you want to sync, then tap Save.
  7. Repeat steps 3-6 to add additional Gmail accounts.

Once you have added multiple Gmail accounts to your Android device, you can switch between them by following these steps:

  1. Open the Gmail app.
  2. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Tap Manage accounts.
  4. Tap the Gmail account you want to switch to.

You can also add multiple Gmail accounts to the Android Mail app. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Mail app.
  2. Tap the three-line menu icon in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Add account.
  5. Tap Google.
  6. Enter your Gmail email address and password, then tap Next.
  7. Choose the Gmail services you want to sync, then tap Save.
  8. Repeat steps 4-7 to add additional Gmail accounts.

To switch between Gmail accounts in the Android Mail app, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Mail app.
  2. Tap the three-line menu icon in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Tap Folders.
  4. Tap All accounts.
  5. Tap the Gmail account you want to switch to.

To set up a new profile using your CSA Google Workspace account in the Chrome browser, follow these steps:
  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Click the profile picture in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Click Add.
  4. If you choose to sync to your Google Account, your profile name will automatically be your Account name. Choose a name, photo and color scheme.
  5. Click Sign in.
  6. Enter your CSA Google Workspace email address and password.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Choose the settings and options you want for your new profile.
  9. Click Finish.

Once you have created your new profile, you can switch between profiles by clicking the profile picture in the top right corner of the screen and selecting the profile you want to use.

Here are some additional tips for setting up a new profile in Chrome:

  • If you are using a managed Chrome account, your administrator may have configured some settings for your profile. You can check these settings by clicking the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the screen and selecting Settings > People.
  • You can create multiple profiles in Chrome, each with its own set of bookmarks, history, and settings. This can be useful for separating your work and personal browsing, or for using different profiles for different projects.
  • You can also import data from another profile, such as your bookmarks, history, and passwords, when you create a new profile. To do this, click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the screen and select Settings > People > Import data from another profile.

Step 1: Download the CSA Logo

  1. Click this CSA Logo Download link.
  2. It will open a new tab previewing the logo file.
  3. Click the download icon () to save the logo to your computer.

Step 2: Access Gmail Settings

  1. Open your CSA email account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top-right corner to open the Settings.
  3. From the dropdown menu, choose “See all settings”.

Step 3: Create/Edit Your Signature

  1. In the Settings menu, navigate to the “General” tab (this is selected by default).
  2. Scroll down to the “Signature” section.
  3. If you don’t have a signature yet, click “Create new” and give it a name. If you already have a signature, select it.

Step 4: Add Text to Your Signature

  1. Copy the text below and add it in the signature editor. Please use the text below as a template, replacing your name and State/region-specific info.

    John Doe
    [Your region/state] Regional/State Ambassador
    CommonSense American
    A program of the National Institute for Civil Discourse
    [Your City/County, Your State]
    CommonSenseAmerican.org | NICD.arizona.edu

Step 5: Insert CSA Logo

  1. In the signature editor, place the cursor after the text.
  2. Click the “Insert Image” icon.
  3. Choose “Upload” and select “Choose from your computer”.
  4. Find and select the downloaded CSA-Logo.jpg file, then click “Open”.

Step 6: Adjusting Your Signature Settings

  1. Below the signature editor, under “Signature defaults,” select your signature for “For new emails use” and “On reply/forward use” if desired.
  2. You can choose to have no signature on replies/forwards if you prefer.

Step 7: Save Changes

  1. Scroll to the bottom of the Settings page.
  2. Click “Save Changes”.

  1. Log in to Gmail:
    1. Go to gmail.com and log in to your CSA Gmail account
  2. Open Settings:
    1. Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open the “Quick settings” menu.
    2. Click on “See all settings” to access the full settings menu.
  3. Navigate to the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab:
    1. In the settings menu, click on the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab.
  4. Add a Forwarding Address:
    1. In the “Forwarding” section at the top, click on “Add a forwarding address.
    2. Enter the email address to which you want your emails forwarded.
    3. Click “Next,” then “Proceed” in the pop-up window that appears.
  5. Verification Process:
    1. Gmail will send a confirmation email to the forwarding address you entered.
    2. Log in to the forwarding email account, find the confirmation email from Gmail, and click on the verification link to confirm the forwarding request.
  6. Refresh Gmail Settings:
    1. Return to the Gmail settings page where you added the forwarding address.
    2. Refresh the page to update the settings.
  7. Enable Forwarding:
    1. Back in the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab, in the “Forwarding” section, select “Forward a copy of incoming mail to” and choose the forwarding address you verified.
    2. You can choose what to do with the emails in your original Gmail account after they’ve been forwarded. Options include keeping a copy, marking it as read, archiving it, or deleting it.
  8. Save Changes:
    1. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Save Changes” to apply the forwarding settings.