AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

We were working against an ideology, one pervasive in our industry, that for data to be secure and accessible, it must be housed in on-premises servers that our IT staff could see and touch. An important lesson we learned was how to distinguish between disaster recovery and business continuity – we were treating them as the same strategy.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Floods are one of the most devastating events to strike a community—costly in terms of lives lost, damaged or destroyed homes, economic disruption, and damage to critical infrastructure. annual chance (500-year) flood events based on historic data. Current extreme rainfall events are often beyond the 1% or 0.2% The 1% and 0.2%

Parks And Recreation 110

Parks And Recreation Local Government Disaster Response Management 110

Social Pinpoint

APRIL 21, 2024

You just perfected the virtual meeting, and now you’re looking to combine new online best practices with traditional engagement methods. Then we’ll discuss big lessons learned and emerging trends in digital+ engagement. How does digital engagement bring in new voices and improve outcomes?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Examples include storing constituent profile information, whether or not a donor attended a fundraising event, communication preferences, and donation records. Amazon Pinpoint is a multi-channel, targeted communications service that helps automate the process of segmenting, personalizing, and engaging customers.

Nonprofit 130

Nonprofit Fundraising Constituents Public Sector 130

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. The Communities track is marketing and outreach-focused.

Social Media 105

Social Media Fundraising Outreach Communications 105

Center for Community Progress

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Louis this week, Community Progress took a moment to ask three of our top sponsors—JPMorganChase, Missouri Foundation for Health, and Wells Fargo Foundation—what they were looking forward to at the event, and how philanthropy plays a critical role in supporting community revitalization.

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Housing Nonprofit Local Government Sustainability 98

Bang the Table

APRIL 22, 2022

With the British government’s social housing white paper published just a few weeks prior, social housing provider Catalyst ® launched The Garden – an online community platform that enables tenant participation and provides real-time customer feedback. – Greek Proverb. What executive priorities were you looking to address?

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Housing Engagement Communications Regulations 52

Super Library Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I went from checking out my favorite creepy books in North Carolina to walking to the library from my house in Bakersfield, California as a teen, and later, seeking out the library as a quiet refuge in college.” Washoe County Library held several more Drag Story Hour events. Libraries have been a constant in my life.

Social Media 129

Social Media Nonprofit Outreach Development 129

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 11, 2024

nd building awareness and interest in the institution and the community (" House of Art(s) to open at the Springfield Art Museum ," Springfield News-Leader ), " Drury Students to help with De-Installation of Springfield Art Museum Exhibit ," Ozarks First, " Space as event as ouevre ," Gerard Nadeau). Photo: Tom Loonan/Project 1.

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Center for Community Progress

MAY 18, 2023

This practice can take many forms, like visual art installations , performance events , developing permanent brick-and-mortar spaces , and more. It works in tandem with other strategies for neighborhood revitalization, such as housing preservation or development , economic development , and resident-serving programs.

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Economic Development Engagement Public Health Development 94

Super Library Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Settle on a general answer to these questions: Age range Income Education level Living situation (Married, single, living with multiple generations in one house, living in an apartment, unhoused, etc.) Values community engagement and local events. Networking events to connect with local entrepreneurs and mentors.

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Social Media Transportation Budgeting Public Transportation 131

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. I believe in conferences can be great training events. Park People of Canada does local events and a national conference.

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Engagement Urban Planning Campaign 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

For more than a year, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has supported SMAs with in-house Medicaid expertise to identify unwinding issues and develop solutions to address them. The top four concerns that SMAs have shared are outreach and engagement, staffing shortages, returned mail, and reporting capabilities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

Nonprofit innovators from across the country led live sessions for other nonprofit leaders about how they’re innovating with cloud technology and engaging their communities. We’ve seen some of the biggest and most innovative ideas come from IMAGINE Grant applicants. Learn more about how to apply for the AWS IMAGINE Grant here.

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Nonprofit Public Sector Leadership Engagement 130

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MAY 16, 2022

By most accounts, the need for affordable housing across North Carolina is massive. According to 2019 census data, over a million North Carolina households are “cost burdened,” meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. What can local governments do to address the need for more affordable housing ?

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Center for Community Progress

JUNE 15, 2023

A community land trust is a nonprofit that owns and provides permanent community control of land and affordable housing through “ground leases.” Promote lasting affordability : Many land banks are looking for ways to use vacant and abandoned properties to address housing affordability.

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Nonprofit Laws Housing Legislation 98

Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

To generate enough unrestricted funding to cover general operating costs, most nonprofits conduct some kind of fundraising, such as holding fundraising events, soliciting cash donations, or both. Generating Funds through Fundraising Fundraisers such as community events, raffles, and auctions are tried and true methods of raising funds.

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Nonprofit Fundraising Grant Writer Campaign 130

Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We must make print collateral, send emails, schedule social media posts, attend meetings, make press releases, do outreach events, and then attend more meetings. We’re building houses without foundations. Difficulty getting people to take an action, like place a hold or register for a program after they engage with marketing.

Social Media 98

Social Media Press Release Communications Strategic Planning 98

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. Photo: David Jackson, Park Record.

Engagement 52

Engagement Parks And Recreation Elected Officials Transportation 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you don’t have these capabilities in-house, you can get support either through AWS Professional Services, such as with the regulated landing zone offering, or with AWS Partners who have specific LZA offerings. Security – responsible for monitoring and responding to security events generated within the platform.

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Security Accountability Public Sector Implementation 200

Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 6, 2022

She enjoyed her experience so much that she recently accepted a full-time job as a staff assistant for leadership development and appointee engagement at the White House, helping vet and onboard political appointees. Below, she describes her experience as a Future Leaders in Public Service intern.

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Public Service Housing Public Policy Transportation 75

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Within the AWS Global Infrastructure, an Availability Zone consists of one or more discrete data centers, with redundant power, networking, and connectivity housed in separate facilities. However, when moving workloads to AWS, a best practice is to deploy a workload across multiple Availability Zones.

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Public Sector Nonprofit Operations Fundraising 182

Super Library Marketing

MAY 15, 2023

It can’t clean my house or weed my flower bed. Title: “Why Your Donation to Our Library Matters: Supporting the Heart of Our Community” Introduction: Our library is a cornerstone of our community, providing access to books, educational resources, and community events. It had a 56% open rate and a 13% click rate.

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Social Media Education Campaign Engagement 98

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 19, 2023

My intended thesis was around urban planning and civic participation and engagement, because local land use issues are the issue most likely to get people involved in local civic affairs, other than having children and being involved in education issues. Filling sandbags at Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City.

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Elected Officials Engagement Advocacy 52

Center for Community Progress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Despite Colvin’s historical significance, her house was abandoned, and has deteriorated over time. In spring 2023, the monthly beautification efforts transitioned to Art in the Garden events, which have included gardening classes, live paintings, dance performances and cooking demonstrations. Community Voices Project mailer (front).

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Grassroots Engagement Housing Community Engagement 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

For nearly a year, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has supported SMAs with in-house Medicaid expertise to identify unwinding issues and develop solutions to address them. The top four concerns that SMAs have shared for unwinding are constituent outreach and engagement, staffing shortages, returned mail, and reporting capabilities.

Outreach 130

Outreach Public Sector Constituents Campaign 130

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JANUARY 12, 2022

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) faces both immense challenges and historic opportunities. The NYU Furman Center’s Executive Director Matthew Murphy opened the event with a presentation providing the regulatory and economic context for the discussion. Walter McNeil , President, Edenwald Houses Tenant Association.

Housing 52

Housing Legislation Coordinator Engagement 52

Super Library Marketing

JANUARY 15, 2024

Built in 1928, the Telling Mansion now houses the Museum of American Porcelain Art. I noticed other libraries and educational institutions in Ohio conducting their own events about “controversial” materials, including art shows, book discussions, and guest presentations,” says the librarian, who wishes to remain anonymous. “It

Social Media 104

Social Media Education Press Release Accountability 104

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 10, 2024

If a disqualifying event occurs, a certain number of years of deferred taxes will become due—three years, in the case of present-use value property. The definition of a disqualifying event varies from exclusion to exclusion, but is usually based on a change in ownership or a change in use of the property. Okay, enough background.

Economic Development 72

Economic Development Development Housing Local Government 72

GovLoop

APRIL 29, 2024

And don’t worry, we have plenty of other learning opportunities this month as well, and as always, even if you can’t make it, registering for the event will allow you to receive a recording of the session the following day. Are they actively engaged with your services or do things feel chilly? ET/11-11:50 a.m.

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Government Employee Constituents Leadership Security 59

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 29, 2022

DFI in the news: Buncombe County engages DFI to create affordable housing: bit.ly/3rZJxzz. A preservation strategy for affordable housing: Considerations to keep in mind when a low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) project nears the end of its compliance period. Triangle Business Journal: bit.ly/3kf9l6L. 3KgQm64. .

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Social Media Housing Economic Development Engagement 40

Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

Site editors are encouraged to use the web parts News , Viva Engage , File and Media , and Highlighted content , as well as video pages as alternative solutions. The enhanced layout can also display the video or image in an immersive view, where people can enjoy and engage with the media full screen.

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Public Sector Management Security Translation 124

Partnership for Public Service

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The “ States of Our Union ,” a new resource created by the Center for Presidential Transition ® and Deloitte, identifies what presidential transition teams can do when planning for a new administration—or a second term—to engage different levels of government. A selection of key actions is included below.

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Outreach Coordinator Housing Communications 40

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

You’ll run elbows with senior-level Department of Defense personnel, military flag officers, federal IT decision-makers, and govtech industry executives during the three-hour event at the National Building Museum while networking and making connections you’ll take with you into the New Year.

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Communications Housing Engagement Development 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JUNE 27, 2024

It's doing some great bike infrastructure, some of which we will be trying to get for the perimeter of Sugar House Park. At the Long Beach Beach Streets event, they prototyped sustainable road treatments, but with explanation. Community pop up event showing what a greenway could look like in their neighborhood.

Transportation 52

Transportation Sustainability Communications Campaign 52

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

With six keynote speakers, ten breakout sessions jam-packed with knowledgeable presenters, peer networking, free resources and more, it’s a can’t miss event. We’re also bringing some friendly competition to the day, with a chance to compete against your fellow attendees for the top spot on our engagement leaderboard. 21 from 10 a.m.-4

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 14, 2024

In this context, we invite you to engage with these values. The ACRL/NY 2024 Symposium Planning Committee invites you to submit a proposal for an enlightening and engaging presentation, lightning talk, panel, or poster to be considered for our 2024 Symposium. Presenters pay the cost to attend, plus fund their own travel and housing.

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