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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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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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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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

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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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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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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Barrett & Greene

MAY 8, 2023

by Dawa Hitch, Communication and Public Engagement Director, Asheville, North Carolina. In historically disenfranchised communities, trust in government is low and there needs to be an emphasis on empowered decision making. This process helped us to hone in on communication and public engagement.

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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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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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Partnership for Public Service

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

14, the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management issued a long-anticipated joint memo on improving the federal hiring experience for applicants, hiring managers and human resources professionals. Communicating with applicants? Functional job titles are allowed.

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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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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Start by organizing data sources effectively, encompassing camera video, databases, radio communications, social media, weather updates and more. The cost of implementing modern AV systems can be substantial, leaving agencies to wrestle with budget constraints and the need to demonstrate the value of these centers to secure funding.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Today, at a cybersecurity skills-building event for students hosted by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), AWS announced the launch of the K12 Cyber Grant Program across Canada. Our goal is to expedite the digital evolution of education and safeguard academic settings through cloud computing technology.

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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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Barrett & Greene

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We believe that this counsel has withstood the test of time and so we’re re-printing it here: It is important to acknowledge that performance management systems are an integral part of government – like budgeting or procurement – and not just an adjunct effort.

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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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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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AccessE11

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the context of local government, where budgets are already stretched thin, these expenses can be particularly burdensome. Enhanced Staff Satisfaction Reducing administrative work through automated case management systems allows staff to focus on more engaging and rewarding tasks.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of EdTech solutions, these startups aim to address education challenges such as student engagement, financial literacy, student health and well-being, upskilling, and operational inefficiencies. The 10-week Accelerator program kicks off this week at Amazon’s Headquarters in Seattle.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 30, 2024

Granicus Experience Group To help agencies achieve their CX objectives — ultimately supporting critical mission goals — Granicus’ in-house team, the Granicus Experience Group (GXG), is a strategic digital and communications starting point, Ainsbury said. This personalized approach is “at the root of all that we do,” said Ainsbury.

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Partnership for Public Service

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Public servants are working to reverse this decline , improving how people engage with federal services, from filing taxes, renewing a passport, or signing up for Social Security benefits. To support this work, the Partnership collaborated with the Office of Management and Budget to create the CX Organization Design Roundtable Series.

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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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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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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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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Budget Cuts and Financial Constraints Many funding organizations, including government bodies and private foundations, have faced financial constraints and may have reduced the available funding. Budget cuts can lead to smaller grants or fewer funding opportunities, requiring nonprofits to do more with less.

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GovLoop

JULY 18, 2023

Of course, you must consider budget, too. The key, Gardner said, is communication. The best thing we can do is form communication links between our team and the agency team.” Customer experience is defined by money,” Gardner said, “as most experiences are.”

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JUNE 27, 2024

I think that the real problem has been lack of neighborhood communication and education, heightened by the reality of car centricity, which automobile dependent residents aren't inclined to question--they just take it for granted. They have the capacity for community communication. The roundabout just popped up with no notice.

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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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A Library Writer's Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Selections will be communicated by Monday, January 29, 2024. To submit your presentation proposal, email CITSIG chair Kelli Getz ( kgetz@nd.edu ) and vice-chair Robin Buser ( rbuser@cscc.edu ) by end of day, Monday, January 22, 2024. Assistance with technical concerns and session facilitation is available.

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Grant Central USA

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Open communication with grantors, networking with peers who have secured grants, and considering local options further aid in pinpointing suitable grants. Budget and Justification: Educators are taught how to build a comprehensive budget that includes all necessary expenses.

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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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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

MARCH 28, 2024

Without a solid program, organization budget, and strong financial statements or audited financials, grantmakers will not take the organization seriously. The audited financial statements are critical to help communicate to a grantmaker that a third party has evaluated and validated your financial information.

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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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AccessE11

JANUARY 2, 2024

AccessE11 is proud to be at the forefront of modernizing the municipal space, ensuring we keep a focused approach on improving the citizen engagement and issue management process. Allowing for more effective management of city resources and better engagement with citizens.

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