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AWS expands program offering low-to-no cost security services for federal political campaigns and committees

AWS Public Sector Blog

Cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in democratic campaigns and elections. To support their effective security and management, election campaigns and committees need access to the latest industry-leading security services and resources, regardless of their budget. In 2022, AWS expanded the offering to include 20-plus services.

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Community Engagement Trends for 2025

Social Pinpoint

Governments can foster trust by prioritizing inclusivity and demonstrating a commitment to addressing community needs through transparency, accountability, and ongoing dialogue. This trend highlights not just the involvement of pickleball players, but the growing influence of organized groups in community consultations.

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The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Budgets in 2024

Grant Writing Made Easy

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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National issues on a local scale: tackling the cost of living crisis 

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In Southwark, we’ve done much to support our community through the day-to-day cost of living impact with a #heretohelp campaign. And whilst inflation fell to 7.9% in June , this gives the average person little to celebrate, with prices still increasing fairly rapidly.

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Post columnist Colbert King says the DC Council needs to do more oversight

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

One of the comments on the article made a point about a local "Government Accountability Office" function. And in " Outline for a proposed Ward-focused (DC) Councilmember campaign platform and agenda " (2015), I suggest more tools for ward-specific oversight. More of that, please."

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Emphasizing ‘people over position’: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant James Earp

American City & Country

Having worked in student call centers and volunteered for local campaigns in high school, Earp was immediately intrigued by the position. Each Hub was given a particular theme, such as “strategic operations and innovation,” “accountability and compliance” or “community engagement and experience,” to name a few.

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The Benefits of Participatory Democracy

Social Pinpoint

One example is online participatory budgets , which enable citizens to vote for how they would like public spending to be allocated toward an initiative. Political campaigning often focuses on controlling the message and some politicians see participatory democracy as a threat. Why is participatory democracy on the rise?

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