AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Empowering individuals with ownership of their own data Starting in July 2023, hundreds of staff at the Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System ( HOPICS ) began using Kiip to store documents, complete forms and applications, and streamline communications with incoming customers.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

and NTT are transforming UK local council communication with phone-based Voice AI, addressing challenges in resident engagement across various community services Yet, despite a solid online presence, a substantial 60% of their interactions remain via the phone channel, and many do not have the resources to maintain efficiency.

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Citizen Lab

JULY 6, 2022

By starting on the same page, your projects will be set up to maximize your team and community’s return on engagement. Consider your resources To set up a successful engagement project, you’ll need time, budget, and a dedicated team.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. It results from past budget deficits and requires ongoing management through interest and principal repayments.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When well-designed, it improves constituent experiences (CX) and promotes equity and engagement. A new term to some, “civic tech” relates to technology that directly facilitates CX, constituent experience or communication.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JUNE 28, 2016

The Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2016 "Prioritized World" (Un)Conference is just over a month away. Last year NRC engaged at our 2015 conference (and is a sponsor of the 2016 conference). Data must be interpreted and used for the community’s benefit. He stressed that communicating specifics with the public fosters trust.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

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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Social Pinpoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Learn how you can also create positive project outcomes with your online community engagement platform of choice. DCTA’s ambitious public involvement project required a flexible suite of online community engagement tools to easily gather informed feedback from residents. Keep your public engagement “hub” up to date.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 15, 2023

That’s why it’s so important that we know how to develop a robust action plan for community engagement that harnesses digital innovation. That’s why it’s so important to create an effective community engagement action plan. Clearly define the purpose, goals, and objectives of your engagement project.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

As people get used to using them, we can see them playing a huge role in boosting community engagement too. QR codes have gained popularity ever since and the number of scans quadrupled in 2022. Can I Use QR Codes in Community Engagement Too? The technology is incredibly flexible and convenient. In fact, over 6.6

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Let’s say you launch a constituent engagement initiative and within one year you see a significant rise across various metrics: website hits, comments received and event registrations. For Alanna Reed, San Antonio’s Director of Communications and Engagement, numbers tell only part of the story. Do you call it a success?

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zencity

MAY 2, 2022

Our research insights on inclusive engagement from community members and engagement practitioners. Are you an organization that is trying to develop an inclusive engagement culture and practice in your organization? Yet providing a tool for community engagement was not enough. We want inclusive engagement.

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zencity

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Surveys allow local governments to use community input to make budget and policy decisions based on residents’ expressed needs and priorities, and to measure resident satisfaction levels for good performance management. . We’ve put together 5 best practices for increasing digital survey effectiveness and engagement. Go digital.

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Closing the loop with a comprehensive community engagement report shows respect and encourages further participation. It’s important to show that you are listening to your community. A community engagement report is a vital tool for building trust and creating transparency in the public participation process.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 17, 2023

In this blog post, learn key takeaways from our engagements with public sector customers that can help you better prepare for this transformation. It is better to have the power to effectively communicate and measure your progress within the whole organization than to have a detailed plan that only fits a part of the organization.

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Super Library Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

One of the best ways to find your library marketing soulmates… the ones who will nod sympathetically when you talk about how hard it is to get engagement on your social media posts or how your co-workers expect you to make a flyer for every single program is at a conference.

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zencity

AUGUST 6, 2023

However, ensuring that we are communicating effectively with residents about the issue and the support on offer is an additional challenge. At the same time, we’re looking much further forward to create a borough-wide plan with our community for 2030. And whilst inflation fell to 7.9%

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Key topics covered include addressing concerns around data sovereignty, security, lock-in risks and budget control while highlighting AWS capabilities and commitments in these areas. Cost and budget control concerns The AWS Open Data Sponsorship Program covers the cost of storage for publicly available cloud-optimized datasets.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 9, 2023

A lack of holistic communication across an organization in the procurement of cloud services can lead to complexities in budgeting across departments, and the procurement of services that may not fully address business needs or that don’t align with other timelines for innovation.

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Super Library Marketing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Let’s say you’ve created an infographic to communicate the value of your library in the past year. From thought-provoking novels to inspiring memoirs, our collection is carefully curated to spark engaging discussions. It’s a budget-friendly way to explore new literary horizons. How will this work at your library?

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The problem is that the surge in demand is happening when agencies are dealing with budget constraints and worker shortages. “All these moving parts make for a very complex program that depends on careful coordination and essential, time-sensitive communication,” Boronkay said. More Engagement, More Trust.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

At AmeriCorps, that meant embedding DEIA in human resources and strategic plans and engaging with all stakeholders. “We We aligned our outcomes back up to…organizational success and ensured that we had the fiscal budgeting to support the bottom line,” Benjamin said.

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GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

Transparency indicates that the government openly shares information, motives, and choices related to policy, budget, and program decisions in straightforward language. Capability reflects the belief that the government can create high-quality programs and services and has the ability to meet expectations effectively.

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 15, 2022

And they share that data to prove their value to their community, donors, legislators, and whoever controls their budget. They can justify more budget for things you need to reach your audience. Engagement: the number of times people take an action, such as liking, commenting, or sharing your post.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The second cohort of the county's Community Planning Lab wrapped up last month after the class spent weeks learning about urban development and design, planning and zoning, public engagement, affordable housing, transportation, land use and more. Citizen engaged planning practice. Participatory Budgeting initiatives.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JULY 19, 2016

"Some recommended updates to the strategic plan include revising prioritized strategic goal ranking, adding outcome statements for strategic goals, and integration of priority-based budgeting references." Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada, is leading the way in priority based business planning and budgeting. Why don’t we try it?’

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 23, 2024

During the event, young professionals both inside and outside government discussed federal careers and what government could do to better engage young adults. Young adults believe communication from the federal government is ineffective and inaccessible; they want to see more honesty and authenticity.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 22, 2024

Parks agencies can engage citizens as programming providers, community experts, and volunteers, by creating parks and recreation committees and systems for developing and offering program for each facility. But often planning engagements are constrained in terms of knowledge development and the ability to truly participate.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Skowera not only sees engagement benefits from offering virtual options, but also environmental and budgetary advantages. They also implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to allow constituents to communicate with the office outside business hours. Engagement as an Agency-wide Priority. Get the guide. Favorite.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This issue often arises from a lack of clarity and communication regarding payment requirements and deadlines, leading to confusion and missed payments. Delays and difficulties in collecting payments can lead to significant shortfalls in municipal budgets, limiting the funds available for public services and infrastructure projects.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

We have a limited budget. Open communication across teams, considering each group’s perspectives and priorities, ensures decisions support overarching digital transformation goals, maintains organizational trust, and enables a smooth transition. Nous avons un budget limité. Why can’t we just focus on price?

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Creating successful grant proposals for nonprofit organizations requires a combination of strategy, clarity, and persuasive communication. Craft a Clear and Compelling Narrative: A well-structured and engaging narrative is key to capturing the reader's interest and conveying the significance of your nonprofit's work.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

Creating successful grant proposals for nonprofit organizations requires a combination of strategy, clarity, and persuasive communication. Craft a Clear and Compelling Narrative: A well-structured and engaging narrative is key to capturing the reader's interest and conveying the significance of your nonprofit's work.

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Super Library Marketing

MARCH 11, 2024

When the Communications Manager role was created at FCPL in 2021 I jumped at the chance to use my skills and experience to promote the library to a wider audience.” Like many of you, Leslie is a marketing and communications department of one. It’s a great mix of literary humor, art, and community. ” P.S.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Consider how remote learning allowed tens of millions of students to continue their education when schools shuttered during the pandemic and how smart cities rely on high-tech traffic management systems and road-to-vehicle communications. And third, organizations with budget pressures need to improve capabilities while lowering costs.

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GovLoop

MAY 12, 2023

Skowera not only sees engagement benefits from offering virtual options, but also environmental and budgetary advantages. They also implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to allow constituents to communicate with the office outside business hours. Get the guide Favorite

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