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.

Education 351

Education Engagement Sustainability Development 351

Social Pinpoint

MAY 10, 2023

In community engagement, video can transform a project and enhance information delivery – so here are 5 reasons why your team needs to use video content in community engagement. ” The versatility of video content makes it an effective tool for engaging diverse audiences with different interests and needs. .”

Community Engagement 97

Community Engagement Engagement Social Media Education 97

AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Today, with more than 800,000 resolved fan identities—on target for 1 million by the end of 2024—the department has a powerful tool for engaging and selling across the entire fan journey. Unifying data sources to gain a more complete picture of football fans Pitt knew they wanted to start with a project focused on enhancing fan engagement.

Education 189

Education Engagement Public Sector Fundraising 189

zencity

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Public budgeting decisions directly impact communities, influencing everything from local infrastructure to essential services and public safety. For residents, these decisions shape their everyday lives; for government agencies, they represent a chance to build trust Source

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Public Safety Engagement Government Agency 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

With many constraints and demands on local budgets, getting additional resources can be difficult—forcing educators to do more with less. Educators know that more resources can help provide personalized approaches that better address students’ individual learning needs.

Education 317

Education Budgeting Implementation Engagement 317

AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

With this update to the program, the value of promotional credit an organization can receive will be based on the size of their annual operations budgets. Promotional credit enables organizations of all sizes to scale their operations, reduce costs, and deliver more impact on their mission and the communities they serve.

Nonprofit 263

Nonprofit Public Sector Advocacy Fundraising 263

Barrett & Greene

DECEMBER 11, 2023

At the end of November, a survey was released that investigated how local government finance leaders feel about their current budgeting practices and their readiness to embrace modernized approaches. One cautionary note, according to the report which was titled Rethinking Budgeting: Results from the Local Government Budget Survey.

Budgeting 64

Budgeting Elected Officials Strategic Planning Local Government 64

AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Addressing vulnerabilities to cyber threats, particularly ransomware, empowers schools with limited budgets to build advanced protection and recovery systems. The grant not only strengthens IT infrastructure but also promotes a culture of cyber resilience and safety education among students.

Education 195

Education Security Engagement Budgeting 195

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JUNE 2, 2016

"Priority-based budgeting will allow city officials to regain control of the budget." - City Manager Sam Anselm The City of Joplin, Missouri is in their first year of the priority based budgeting process. This will help better manage the broad number of services we provide, while recognizing our budget constraints.”

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Parks And Recreation Engagement Voting 52

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and budget-conscious public sector environment, efficient procurement practices are more crucial than ever. Additionally, financial incentives and rebates offered through cooperative agreements can further enhance these savings, providing much-needed budget relief for public sector organizations.

Public Sector 58

Public Sector Nonprofit Budgeting Regulations 58

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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. Community engagement: Building relationships within the community is also essential.

Laws 105

Laws Public Safety Social Media Community Engagement 105

Citizen Lab

JULY 5, 2022

Participatory budgeting — or, in plain English, involving community members in the allocation of public funds —is a powerful tool for cities to empower communities and co-create more pleasant, accessible, and equitable cities.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Community Engagement Engagement 52

Citizen Lab

JULY 10, 2023

Read on to kindle fresh ideas for invigorating engagement within your own community! The People Powered Places program is the London Borough of Newham’s flagship program of participatory budgeting.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Engagement 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

The series includes stories from AWS customers that are using generative AI to create more personalised and engaging learning experiences. The current education ecosystem is, by majority, characterized by stretched school budgets and outdated legacy technology. For decades, AI and its potential have captivated human curiosity.

Education 325

Education Implementation Development Government 325

Citizen Lab

MARCH 13, 2023

Local governments are constantly seeking new ways to engage with their communities. Our platform has proven to be a valuable tool for facilitating this engagement, and governments all over the world are discovering new and innovative ways to use it.

Community Engagement 52

Community Engagement Engagement Local Government Budgeting 52

American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In an era characterized by workforce shortages, limited budgets and escalating demands for rapid service delivery, government agencies are frequently hampered by antiquated technology infrastructures that AI-driven technologies are tactfully modernizing. where funding was realigned to support shifting priorities effectively.

Government 114

Government Public Sector Budgeting Government Agency 114

Social Pinpoint

MARCH 14, 2019

When Participatory Budgeting is taken seriously and is based on mutual trust, local governments and citizens can both benefit, but where do you start? The post Participatory Budgeting – What is it and How Can We Implement it? appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Implementation Local Government Engagement 52

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

"Now integrated into its seventh consecutive year of budget development, PBB is the framework within which all budget decisions are made." The City of Boulder, Colorado is one of the fiercest proponents of priority based budgeting (PBB) in the nation. Boulder has recently published their 2017 Recommended Budget.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Parks And Recreation Social Media Implementation 52

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.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Budgeting Financial Management Operations 52

Social Pinpoint

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Participatory budgeting is a democratic process that lets community members voice how they would like public money to be spent. However, it’s important that the right technology and processes are in place to maximize the full value of the participatory budgeting process. Participatory budgeting can be conducted offline or online.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Voting Community Engagement Engagement 52

Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 24, 2024

Before we look forward and reveal our predictions for the top 2024 trends in online community engagement, let’s look back. We saw hybrid engagement come of age, we saw really clear stages in engagement, and we even saw the rise of AI. Staged Engagement When we say staged, we don’t mean fake news.

Community Engagement 52

Community Engagement Engagement Parks And Recreation Budgeting 52

Citizen Lab

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to involve your community in budgeting, urban planning, or even regenerating former military bases? The examples from CitizenLab’s international community, handpicked by our team of engagement experts, illustrate the power of collaborative decision-making.

Community Engagement 52

Community Engagement Engagement Urban Planning Budgeting 52

Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Easily create our online surveys, forums, and participatory budgets as standalone tools and seamlessly integrate them into your community engagement platform. The post Easily Create, Share, and Embed Your Digital Engagement Tools appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

Engagement 52

Engagement Community Engagement Budgeting 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Addressing vulnerabilities to cyber threats, particularly ransomware, empowers governments with limited budgets to build advanced protection and recovery systems. The grant not only strengthens IT infrastructure but also promotes a culture of cyber resilience and safety education among public sector employees.

Public Sector 195

Public Sector Security Budgeting Government Agency 195

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Wildfires are dramatically impacting state budgets as they deal with wildfire response, the damages from those fires and ways they might mitigate future wildfires. In this podcast we explore how Wildfires: Burning Through State Budgets which is a report from The Pew Charitable Trusts. These are the topics we’ll cover in this podcast.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Security Engagement Management 52

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.

Community Engagement 52

Community Engagement Engagement Budgeting Communications 52

Social Pinpoint

JULY 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in individuals receiving compensation for their participation in community engagement initiatives. As a practitioner in this field, it’s crucial to understand the benefits and challenges of compensating individuals for their time and efforts in community engagement initiatives.

Community Engagement 98

Community Engagement Engagement Sustainability Transportation 98

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JUNE 27, 2016

To date, Council and Administration have developed a strategic plan and completed a 4E (efficient, effective, equitable and economical) review of business plan and budget processes. Congratulations to Strathcona County for their uniquely innovative and inspiring approach to implementing Priority Based Budgeting.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Strategic Planning Implementation Development 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 8, 2024

For example, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia engaged AWS and AWS Partner, The Data Foundry , to create the RMIT AWS Cloud Supercomputing Hub (RACE) , through which they deliver high performance computing (HPC) services to researchers across the institution.

Sustainability 211

Sustainability Operations Regulations Education 211

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.

Government 97

Government Budgeting Public Sector Sustainability 97

GovPilot

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Unlike the Federal Government, which can and does run a large budget deficit, most local governments are legally required to prepare a balanced budget. Because local governments cannot spend more than they’ve budgeted each year, preparing a budget is one of their most critical jobs.

Local Government 52

Local Government Budgeting Government Constituents 52

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JULY 27, 2016

PBB & Strategic Planning An analysis of survey data from municipalities who have implemented priority based budgeting For the 5th year in a row, Priority Based Budgeting has been the subject of a Master's degree or PHD thesis defense. Congratulations Liz! Great work advancing our communities!

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Implementation Strategic Planning Policy Objective 52

GovLoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

Have you strategized and budgeted for enhanced security? This playbook, “How to Build Better Community Engagement Through Modernization,” details key pillars of success that agency leaders at all levels of government can use to help ensure your agency has considered every aspect of secure modernization.

Community Engagement 98

Community Engagement Constituents Budgeting Security 98

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 million U.S.

Community Engagement 52

Community Engagement Engagement Social Media Budgeting 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Our partnership with Kiip is changing the way people in Los Angeles engage with the homeless response system by empowering individuals with a resource to store their most vital documents securely,” said Ben Kay, Associate Director of HOPICS for Access and Triage. From that start, HOPICS has helped thousands of individuals.

Public Sector 298

Public Sector Housing Outreach Security 298

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.

Engagement 52

Engagement Outreach Community Engagement Budgeting 52