AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

With the development of 5G and an ever-growing number of cloud-connected devices, data is becoming available at an unprecedented rate. Public safety agencies must understand and address the specific needs of their constituents among a diverse group of communities. Read on for key takeaways from the webinar and watch on-demand here.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This year’s winners of the Go Further, Faster award include: Crisis Text Line is developing applications based on large language models (LLMs), to enhance highly-nuanced crisis conversations at a level of depth and speed not attainable in the past, ultimately decreasing time to intervention for individuals at risk of harming themselves or others.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 10, 2024

Yet, with the ongoing development and increased integration of AI into our daily lives, a crucial question arises: Will AI replace community engagement? Community engagement has played a crucial role in being responsible for societal progress, fostering connections, shared visioning, and better placemaking.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

These organizations play a pivotal role in promoting environmental sustainability through advocacy, conservation projects, community engagement, and research. Additionally, these organizations contribute to environmental sustainability through research and innovation, providing data and developing new solutions.

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Social Pinpoint

MAY 16, 2023

That’s why it’s so important to support multiple languages in our online community engagement practice. However, online engagement is an easy and cost-effective way to communicate with people who are native speakers of another language. Translate your online community engagement materials. Write simply.

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Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 24, 2023

With the rise of technology, online community engagement has become a powerful tool for public participation. But how can we foster community engagement among the younger generation? How should we define ‘youth’ in our community? Empowering the youth with online community engagement.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 25, 2023

One of the key themes emphasized throughout the event was the role that effective communication plays in shaping trust and building relationships between federal institutions and the people they serve. Use the trust triangle of authenticity, logic, and empathy to guide effective communication. Here are three main takeaways: 1.

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 11, 2023

An effective community engagement strategy helps local governments to make more informed decisions. Not only does involving the public in decision-making help to create a shared vision for the community. We’ve uncovered 10 effective community engagement tips to help you elevate your strategy today.

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Social Pinpoint

JULY 18, 2023

When it comes to collecting authentic and high-quality data, mandatory registration for your community engagement site can prove to be a valuable tool. What are the benefits of mandatory registration for community engagement? How can you implement mandatory registration for community engagement? What’s next?

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NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

From public works and sanitation to economic development and community engagement, the role that city governments play in serving their local communities is complex and multifaceted. When the work is this widespread, communicating across teams can be confusing and time-consuming, and its easy to slip into silos.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 31, 2023

If you want to encourage citizens to tell their stories online, then you need to provide inclusive and welcoming community engagement experiences. A positive user experience (UX) encourages community members to communicate their values and priorities.

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Social Pinpoint

JUNE 18, 2023

Community engagement doesn’t have to be the same-same, basic and formal experience. In fact, incorporating interactive and enjoyable activities into your community engagement efforts can transform them into something truly memorable. The Love Local still receives contributions from local businesses 3 years later!

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Online community engagement has truly transformed how we connect, communicate, and access information. In this article, we will explore how to combat these challenges by sharing five ways to empower online community engagement in older adults. How Should We Define ‘Older Adults’ in Our Community?

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Social Pinpoint

MAY 28, 2023

From community engagement, community consultation, public participation, public involvement, civic engagement, public engagement, and citizen participation – it’s a varied mix. So, let’s start with one of our favorites, community engagement. What is community engagement?

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With RAG-enhanced LLMs, government departments can: Provide citizens with answers that reflect the latest laws and data Create policies informed by the most recent research and statistics Ensure public communications are not only articulate but also accurate Following are a couple of examples of how these technologies are making a real difference.

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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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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 25, 2023

Are you taking advantage of social media to promote your online community engagement efforts? From keeping your community informed on your newest projects, promoting opportunities to participate, or closing the loop – social media can be incredibly helpful.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key activities of risk management include: Communicating and consulting Establishing a context Identifying Analyzing Evaluating Treating Monitoring Reviewing Risk management should first and foremost be approached as a partnership. This requires a significant amount of training that aligns with departmental and community needs.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Learn how to create positive project outcomes with your online community engagement platform of choice. This final instalment will focus on the best tips to develop and share your public transportation engagement report. A common mistake in community engagement reporting is closing the feedback loop to build public trust.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Learn how you can also create positive project outcomes with your online community engagement platform of choice. DCTA needed a flexible suite of community engagement tools to carry this off in a short amount of time. The first installment will focus on effectively planning a public involvement initiative.

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zencity

JULY 12, 2023

Social media has significantly changed the communication landscape, bringing government leaders closer to the people they serve and building trust between them. Develop a basic Threads strategy. Almost overnight, Threads , the new social network competitor to Twitter launched by Meta and Instagram, has reached a critical mass of users.

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GovLoop

JULY 1, 2024

Summer can be tricky when it comes to carving out time for professional development. We’ve got our July plans in place for professional development and once you register, if you can’t make it the day of, you will receive a recording to watch when you have time. Good news – there is! 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. This efficiency allows government staff to focus on more strategic tasks, such as policy development and community engagement. Another 19.6%

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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

MARCH 20, 2023

We believe that the diversity of voices in our communities can solve today’s biggest challenges. People will always be affected by change, which is why the power of community engagement goes beyond a one-way conversation. In February 2022, Social Pinpoint merged with The HiVE , a leading community engagement platform.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JUNE 14, 2023

” Panelist Yoselin Genao-Estrella, the Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens, agreed, arguing that low-density community districts require more policy attention. . The homeownership rate is far lower for Hispanic of any race households at around 30 percent. ’” said Torres-Springer.

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s essential that we build consensus throughout the community engagement process, especially when the project is new or controversial. It’s becoming clear that community and stakeholder engagement can no longer be considered as an add-on to a decision-making process.

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A Library Writer's Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

The Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM) is a non-profit membership organisation supporting the advancement of Open Science policies and practices in research communities and institutions across the Arab world.

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zencity

JANUARY 3, 2022

Our team has a sweet spot for the Golden State, and picturesque Monterey, California , certainly hits the top of our list of places we’d like to go—for professional development and growth, of course! But more than that, this conference is a pivotal event that brings together city managers from across the State. ICMA Annual Conference 2022.

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Bang the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In the last few years, there’s been an understandable reassignment of many key communication staff to booster public health campaigns, with few able to prioritize the essential task of updating (now painfully old) policy. More on the trends changing community engagement here. Consult early on policy decisions.

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Grant Central USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Participants learn about proposal development, research techniques, and writing grants and the various types of grants, including federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants. Proposal Development A central focus and first course of grant writing certification is the art of proposal development.

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Bang the Table

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In the context of community engagement, we’re sometimes asked how to deal with hostile communities. As with so many things, prevention is better than cure: it’s unlikely that the community was hostile before the issue was imposed on them. The most common components of hostility are cynicism and mistrust.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Earp faced the chaos by opening lines of communication with his staff to get to the root of myriad problems and begin to rebuild. Developing the people, helping them succeed, it’s really what city managers ought to be doing,” Earp says. Four months into his role, he hosted a retreat with senior leadership. “We

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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? As a socially-minded company, we focus on building better communities through technology.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Hot, humid weather and developing storms made me wonder whether my house was about to suffer the effects of the kind of concentrated microcyclone storm which has come to be known colloquially as a 'water bomb' and scientifically as ‘explosive cyclogenesis’. I can verify that is is not a mere boast, as I have seen it done.

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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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