American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. This report encouraged governments big and small to improve the “environment content” of their purchasing policies.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Government Operations Strategic Planning 97

Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 2, 2023

While technological advancements offer exciting opportunities, optimizing these changes pose specific challenges for IT leaders in government. Hybrid work rationalization involves strategic planning and decision-making to create a flexible work model that meets the needs of both employees and the organization.

Local Government 74

Local Government Government Public Sector Strategic Planning 74

GovPilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Citizens have the right to make decisions and choices in their government that impact their own lives. Local governments are institutions designed to serve citizens by realizing their decisions and making the community better fit the vision of citizens.

Government Agency 52

Government Agency Strategic Planning Government Constituents 52

Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 30, 2024

We are in the enviable position of collaborating with hundreds of organizations worldwide and innovating together to drive community and stakeholder engagement forward. Our clients range from local and state governments to industry and nonprofits that use and rely on engagement in their decision-making processes.

Community Engagement 52

Community Engagement Engagement Local Government Nonprofit 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Government employees don’t operate in a vacuum. The Office of Personnel Management charged federal agencies to develop and implement diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) plans. At AmeriCorps, that meant embedding DEIA in human resources and strategic plans and engaging with all stakeholders. “We

Strategic Planning 119

Strategic Planning Government Employee Constituents Engagement 119

Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 9, 2023

Community engagement can have many benefits for universities and colleges. So, it only seems natural that community engagement within universities and colleges can have far-reaching benefits. So, it only seems natural that community engagement within universities and colleges can have far-reaching benefits.

Community Engagement 52

Community Engagement Engagement Education Strategic Planning 52

zencity

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The most traditional form of budgeting for local governments is line-item budgeting. Zero-based budgets are the polar opposite of line-item budgets, providing local government leaders with a blank slate each budget cycle. This is especially true with zero-based budgeting, which has local governments starting with a blank slate.

Community Engagement 52

Community Engagement Budgeting Engagement Local Government 52

GovPilot

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Local parks, sports facilities, and public event spaces play an integral role in your citizens’ quality of life.

Strategic Planning 52

Strategic Planning Parks And Recreation Economic Development Development 52

Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 5, 2024

By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the Army can transform vast amounts of data into actionable intelligence, supporting decision-making at all levels, from strategic planning to tactical execution. Not all of Vantage’s functions relate to military engagements. The post U.S.

Operations 115

Operations Strategic Planning Campaign Translation 115

Center for Community Progress

APRIL 6, 2023

It got its start from two Council of Governments (COGs): the Steel Rivers COG and Turtle Creek Valley COG. Community Progress has supported TCLB from the land bank’s inception and was recently engaged to lead the development of its 2023-27 Strategic Plan.

Strategic Planning 105

Strategic Planning Housing Engagement Stewardship 105

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. Click on each element to display the frequency chart.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Implementation Strategic Planning Policy Objective 52

Center for Community Progress

JULY 3, 2024

This initiative, led by our Director of Engagement Odetta Macleish-White, creates opportunities for marginalized local developers and promotes equitable development in underserved communities. That’s why our Technical Assistance team continues to provide local governments with customized, expert guidance that sets communities up for success.

Grassroots 98

Grassroots Legislation Strategic Planning Leadership 98

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. These results come from higher performing organizations based on surveying GFOA’s distinguished budget award winners.

Budgeting 64

Budgeting Elected Officials Strategic Planning Local Government 64

GovLoop

OCTOBER 18, 2022

According to Merriam-Webster, “workforce” encompasses two connected ideas: Workers who are engaged in a specific activity or enterprise, and workers who could potentially be assigned to a purpose. Government needs to manage and engage current and potential employees alike. Diversity Is More Than Hiring.

Outreach 59

Outreach Strategic Planning Engagement Public Sector 59

AccessE11

MARCH 14, 2024

For municipal staff and elected officials, the journey towards digital transformation involves understanding the limitations of current practices, exploring the capabilities of modern technologies, and leveraging data for continuous improvement and strategic planning. Creative funding strategies can often mitigate financial hurdles.

Strategic Planning 69

Strategic Planning City Manager Elected Officials Operations 69

GovLoop

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Chief Executive for Strategic Planning and Reporting, U.S. When it comes to engaging and communicating respectfully while working online, Crawford said he subscribes to the “platinum rule.”. Department of Education, about how we can treat each other with civility and respect in a remote workplace.

Strategic Planning 52

Strategic Planning Communications Management Education 52

GovLoop

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Her team at the VA combined two-dimensional numbers with heartfelt narratives to help the agency tangibly improve its employees’ lives and to encourage healthier, more productive constituent engagement. It really is wonderful because when you think about it, it shouldn’t matter where you are in federal government,” she said.

Strategic Planning 69

Strategic Planning Constituents Engagement Development 69

Partnership for Public Service

JUNE 27, 2024

A Unique Path to Professional Expansion Typically, opportunities for federal employees to engage in a work detail are confined within their own agencies or other federal bodies. Deep Dive into Strategic Projects At the Partnership for Public Service , I took on projects that pushed my boundaries.

Cultivation 49

Cultivation Strategic Planning Public Service Advocacy 49

GovLoop

AUGUST 4, 2022

Government services have lagged behind retail, but constituent expectations haven’t. One [city] had developed a very specific IT application as a homegrown solution to an issue,” explained Lata Grover, who, as Senior Advisory Strategist at ServiceNow, works with state and local governments.

Constituents 59

Constituents Strategic Planning Budgeting Legislation 59

Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The most successful grant writers we’ve met are people who have held positions as senior project staff at large nonprofits, foundations, or government agencies before moving to grant writing as a second career. This is because the proposal process for government funding opportunities is typically much more complex.

Grant Writer 130

Grant Writer Nonprofit Budgeting Sanitation 130

AccessE11

MARCH 14, 2024

For municipal staff and elected officials, the journey towards digital transformation involves understanding the limitations of current practices, exploring the capabilities of modern technologies, and leveraging data for continuous improvement and strategic planning. Creative funding strategies can often mitigate financial hurdles.

Strategic Planning 52

Strategic Planning City Manager Elected Officials Operations 52

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This cohort is full of talented writers with years of government and industry experience that have shaped their own careers, and their sound advice could positively affect yours as well. Amy Cloud is a media relations and PR professional with 20 years’ experience in healthcare, higher education, municipal government and emergency management.

Leadership 59

Leadership Public Sector Development Communications 59

A Library Writer's Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Our goal is to empower libraries, higher education institutions, research councils and policy makers across the Arab world to collaborate on activities, projects and resources that promote engagement with, and the generation of, open research.

Strategic Planning 40

Strategic Planning Sustainability Education Community Engagement 40

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JUNE 28, 2016

We'll be featuring many of the most creative and innovative local government leaders from across the country! Last year NRC engaged at our 2015 conference (and is a sponsor of the 2016 conference). This year’s “unconference” featured innovators in local government who pioneer best practices in data-based initiatives.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Leadership Local Government Elected Officials 52

Partnership for Public Service

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

America is at an inflection point, with public trust in government continuing its overall decline since the 1960s. 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.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Strategic Planning Leadership Government 40

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. It can also be used by the organization to set targets and determine how resources are aligned, based on priorities.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Strategic Planning Implementation Development 52

Barrett & Greene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The day after the feature appeared, we got a note from a well-respected official in one of the nation’s largest counties who wrote to say that, while he was impressed at the city’s goals, he’d be surprised if it accomplished more than one or two of them.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Transportation Strategic Planning Implementation 52

Barrett & Greene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The day after the feature appeared, we got a note from a well-respected official in one of the nation’s largest counties who wrote to say that, while he was impressed at the city’s goals, he’d be surprised if it accomplished more than one or two of them.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Transportation Strategic Planning Implementation 52

Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The most successful grant writers we’ve met are people who have held positions as senior project staff at large nonprofits, foundations, or government agencies before moving to grant writing as a second career. This is because the proposal process for government funding opportunities is typically much more complex.

Grant Writer 100

Grant Writer Nonprofit Budgeting Government Agency 100

Grant Central USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Grant proposals, whether to government bodies, private foundations, or corporations, provide a vital avenue for securing these funds. How does grant writing certification empower individuals to secure funding from diverse sources, including government grants, foundations, and corporate donors?

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Grant Writer Sustainability Security 52

Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 7, 2023

Develop a Clear Business Plan Before anything else, you need a robust business plan. Consider engaging on other social media platforms where your prospective clients may be present, sharing valuable content that showcases your expertise. Make sure you have a strong LinkedIn profile and participate in relevant groups.

Social Media 52

Social Media Grant Writer Development Engagement 52

Grant Central USA

AUGUST 8, 2023

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, securing funding for your projects and initiatives through government grants, can be a daunting task. Whether you are a non-profit organization, an educational institution, or a business looking to expand, winning government grants, can be a crucial lifeline that propels your goals forward.

Grant Writer 52

Grant Writer Nonprofit Security Budgeting 52

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

Regulatory Changes: Ongoing changes in government policies and regulations can affect funding, operations, and compliance, requiring constant vigilance and adaptability from nonprofit organizations. They offer a macro-level view of an organization’s financial health and are crucial for strategic planning and operational management.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Budgeting Financial Management Operations 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Alliance brings together major players from US and African private sectors, government agencies, and civil society to focus on the strategic purpose of making digital trade flows easier, cheaper, and more efficient. AWS architecture for the Choppies solution described in this blog post.

Coordinator 173

Coordinator Public Sector Economic Development Strategic Planning 173

Partnership for Public Service

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Participants in the second cohort learned about cross-functional strategic planning and data storytelling to improve the way agencies conduct business. Finally, the bootcamp also provided actionable strategies to help chief diversity officers and DEIA professionals integrate DEIA goals into agencywide strategic plans.

Strategic Planning 45

Strategic Planning Implementation Sustainability Public Service 45

Bang the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The available funding creates new and exciting opportunities for local governments to tackle infrastructure projects that are long overdue and have the potential for positive impacts on community life. If we want better transportation policy choices nationally, we need to look to state and local governments to set different priorities.”.

Local Government 40

Local Government Security Government Transportation 40

The CIO Council

DECEMBER 10, 2023

We recognize that when AI is used to make decisions and take actions that have a consequential impact on the lives of individuals, the government has a distinct responsibility to identify and manage AI risks. How should CFO Act agencies ensure their AI Governance Body is sufficiently engaged with existing senior forums?

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Implementation Coordinator Management Government 52