Citizen Lab

MAY 8, 2023

A comprehensive community engagement strategy is key to ensuring the smooth launch of – and satisfying outcomes for – projects. Before initiating a project, it’s best to set clear objectives, define roles and responsibilities, and select the most promising communication channels. Looking for some guidance?

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Citizen Lab

JULY 6, 2022

Community engagement isn’t just about increased transparency between government and residents. It’s also an important tool that can improve communication across internal departments and key community stakeholders.

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Social Pinpoint

JUNE 5, 2023

In today’s digital world, online platforms and digital engagement tools have played a significant role in connecting communities closer together with their local and federal governments. Why is data protection and privacy important in community engagement? Key principles of data protection.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Plus, when educators connect and communicate with each other, they can help improve the culture of education, use their data more effectively, and deliver better results for students. Discover how four AWS EdStart Members use AWS to create more connected and engaging educational experiences for learners around the world.

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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? Why should we engage with the youth in our community?

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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

MAY 16, 2023

It offers a gateway into other cultures and is one of the most crucial instruments for preserving heritage, which is why it’s so important to support multiple languages when engaging with our communities. That’s why it’s so important to support multiple languages in our online community engagement practice. Write simply.

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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. The mandatory registration process requires individuals to provide their personal details before participating in community activities.

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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

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. To do that, you need to make sure that it’s easy to use and understand.

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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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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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zencity

DECEMBER 7, 2021

We are incredibly excited by what Tim, Andrew, Shasa and the Civil Space team have created, and thrilled to be adding the ability for cutting-edge, two-way, open engagement between governments and their residents to our leading suite of community engagement capabilities. The Importance of Community Engagement.

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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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Social Pinpoint

JUNE 4, 2024

Effective engagement in health means more than just communication; it involves building trust, encouraging participation, and ensuring all voices are heard in decision-making. This article explores strategies for promoting meaningful engagement in health, providing real-world examples of successful initiatives.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 22, 2023

Recent digital evolution has sparked a growing conversation about how online engagement tools can motivate citizens to participate in democracy beyond election time and play an active role in shaping their future. Show the community why involvement matters. People aren’t born with a willingness to engage in public life.

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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. What is Social Media 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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Bang the Table

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Now that we’ve more than a year to examine exactly how governments are doing in a time like no other – let’s take a moment to unpack our most burning question: “How has the community engagement landscape changed?” The post How has community engagement changed in the last two years?

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JUNE 14, 2023

“And that leads us to: how do we not just better communicate, but better understand and engage with the residents across the city of what it means for everyone in every neighborhood to help address the housing crisis?” ’” said Torres-Springer.

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Social Pinpoint

JUNE 4, 2024

Effective engagement in health means more than just communication; it involves building trust, encouraging participation, and ensuring all voices are heard in decision-making. This article explores strategies for promoting meaningful engagement in health, providing real-world examples of successful initiatives.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 12, 2025

In 2015, I was inspired by the conversations happening at the ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders) Annual Conference, specifically the discussions around making local government more accessible. Their ideas were both practical and refreshing, sparking a lot of reflection of my own experiences with community engagement.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of GovTech technology, the startups aim to address justice and public safety challenges, such as increasing community engagement, deterring crime, and reducing recidivism. 911 call centers are facing unprecedented challenges, with high call volumes, legacy technology, and short staffing.

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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. There is a difference between informing and engaging.

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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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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Start by organizing data sources effectively, encompassing camera video, databases, radio communications, social media, weather updates and more. Community engagement: Building relationships within the community is also essential. A proactive approach is essential.

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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. After the GoZone public engagement period closed, our team went into full-on reporting and metrics mode.

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GovPilot

JULY 13, 2023

In our ever-changing, complex world, clear and effective communication from local governments is not just a necessity — it’s the lifeblood keeping communities engaged, informed, and empowered. Press releases play a pivotal role in making this happen.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Public safety agencies must understand and address the specific needs of their constituents among a diverse group of communities. With 30 years of experience in law enforcement, Janeé Harteau, CEO of Vitals Aware , is an expert on the importance of information when law enforcement engages with the public.

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zencity

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Social media has the power to positively impact civic engagement. It is an opportunity for local governments to increase engagement, to get more equitable community feedback and reach more residents, and to help build trust with the community by more easily meeting them where they are. What is digital civic engagement?

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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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Citizen Lab

APRIL 12, 2023

Local governments are constantly seeking new ways to engage with their communities. In recent years, community engagement platforms have become vital tools for local governments to connect with their residents.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Interested in presenting at the 9th annual Library Marketing and Communications Conference November 2-3 in Indianapolis, IN? We want you to share your knowledge on the tried and true, the latest trends, and the best practices in marketing and communications. Library Marketing and Communications Group 1190 Meramec Station Rd.,

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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.

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Super Library Marketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I oversee our community engagement, social media, most publications, and other marketing and public relations duties.” “I I met Becky at the Library Marketing and Communications Conference in 2023. Becky is now a reference specialist at the Amherst Public Library in Northern Ohio.

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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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