Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Encouraging diverse communities to participate in community engagement can be an overwhelmingly tough task. So, here are 10 quick tips to help you successfully engage minorities within diverse communities. A digital option gives community members the option to engage anonymously from the comfort of their own home.

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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 24, 2023

Every local government and organization that has ever launched a community engagement project knows the challenge: How do you reach underheard groups? The post Inclusive community engagement: 10 good practices to mobilize underheard audiences appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Know When Engagement Matters (and Doesn’t) Agencies develop many digital tools for constituent engagement, but sometimes the best response is…silence. According to Summer Xiao , Deputy CIO in Houston’s Project Management Office, “The public actually doesn’t want to engage with you.” How do we get more feedback?

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Community engagement is an ongoing process of collaboration and co-learning. When we evaluate our community engagement initiatives, we give ourselves the opportunity to measure our deeper impact and make improvements for future projects. If they’ve […].

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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.

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

As the festive season dawns upon us, it’s tempting to assume that community engagement should take a back seat while individuals revel in the holiday cheer away from home. Community engagement during the holidays goes beyond decorations and celebrations; it’s about building connections and plans that last.

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Citizen Lab

MAY 8, 2023

A comprehensive community engagement strategy is key to ensuring the smooth launch of – and satisfying outcomes for – projects. Discover CitizenLab’s Online Engagement Canvas and how it can help you design your strategy. Discover CitizenLab’s Online Engagement Canvas and how it can help you design your strategy.

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Citizen Lab

JANUARY 12, 2024

As local governments gear up for a whole new year of community engagement, you want to take a step back and look at how you might reach new people or reactivate community members who haven’t engaged with you in some time. The post Boost your 2024 community engagement with Events appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 27, 2023

AI-enabled customer service is now the quickest and most effective route for institutions to deliver personalized, proactive experiences that drive customer engagement.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 15, 2023

It's important that we know how to develop a robust action plan for community engagement that harnesses digital innovation. The post How to Develop a Community Engagement Action Plan appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As people get used to using QR codes, we can see them playing a huge role in boosting community engagement too. Understand how they can play part in boosting your engagement rates. The post Boost Your Community Engagement Rates with QR Codes appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 18, 2023

Constituents depend on digital engagements to connect with state and local government — they’re going online to pay utility bills, apply for permits and renew vehicle registrations.

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Death and Taxes

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Blog post by Whitney Afonso, Zach Mohr, and Scott Powell Questions for Practitioners: When (as in time of year) should you engage citizens in budget simulations? Can I expect trust in our government to increase if we engage citizens in budget simulations? At any rate, a choice on how to start the simulation must be made.

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Social Pinpoint

JULY 27, 2023

Understanding and implementing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies will enhance the visibility and reach of your online engagement initiatives so you can connect with your community at the right time. Before delving into the tips, it is crucial to grasp the significance of SEO in the context of community engagement.

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Careers in Government

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The post Neuroplasticity, Work Culture and Employee Engagement appeared first on Careers in Government. Unhealthy work cultures affect employees’ brains. Neuroplasticity causes their brains to react to the fearful, frustrating work culture they live in.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Last month Indigov, a leading constituent engagement solution and NLC Partner, met with Mayor Benjamin for a talk about constituent communication. Stephen Benjamin served the people of Columbia, SC as mayor for 12 years and has also worked as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the African American Mayors Association.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 22, 2024

Many workers are disengaged, and that’s destroying productivity and value. Here’s how employers can help boost morale and reengage their workers.

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Citizen Lab

MARCH 6, 2024

One episode features an engaging discussion with Aja Hazelhoff from the City of Seattle, focusing on the crucial integration of equitable engagement into comprehensive planning.

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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. The post How to Build Community Consensus Throughout the Engagement Process appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Next City

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Hands-on and sensory-based community engagements create new experiences, unlock ways of exploring our urban and natural worlds, and capture new layers of information.

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Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 3, 2022

You might have planned your community engagement initiative perfectly, but if people aren’t aware of it, it’s impossible for them to engage. The post Your Guide to Effectively Promoting Community Engagement Initiatives appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Closing the loop with a comprehensive community engagement report shows respect and encourages further participation. The post How to Create a Community Engagement Report [with Examples] appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Social Pinpoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The post 3 Ways to Optimize Your Public Engagement Initiative Post-Launch appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. In Adrienne Hamilton's second installment, we will focus on how you can optimize your public involvement initiative post-launch by tapping into a proactive, and informed strategy.

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Citizen Lab

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This August, we’ve been amazed again at how local governments worldwide are leveraging their CitizenLab platforms to engage with their communities. Dive into this selection of community engagement projects, curated by our participation experts, and let these examples inspire you!

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Citizen Lab

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Community engagement can help by facilitating more active collaboration with the residents, businesses, visitors, and other stakeholders in your community. You know that your residents want to be more involved in local decision-making, but how do you involve them both meaningfully and efficiently?

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Citizen Lab

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The examples from CitizenLab’s international community, handpicked by our team of engagement experts, illustrate the power of collaborative decision-making. The post Inspiring community engagement examples and platforms #11 appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. Discover how these communities are shaping their future together.

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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. But how can you effectively target older adults in order to seek feedback?

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Citizen Lab

JUNE 21, 2023

Anonymous participation can be the key to unlocking engagement on topics that your community is divided on. Read more to learn how this latest feature can help increase engagement rates. The post Boost engagement with anonymous participation appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

How to improve citizen engagement,” says Matthew Kaiser, communications and marketing director for Fairfax, Va. It’s a challenge cities everywhere deal with all the time. What can a local government do to help its citizens become more involved?”

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Citizen Lab

MARCH 28, 2023

The biggest, lingering fear in the back of many public servants’ minds is whether there is value in investing in online community engagement. And if you want an online component to your engagement efforts, why not just use social media? What is the return on investment (ROI) you make?

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Citizen Lab

JULY 18, 2023

Exploring the potential of community engagement, we encounter a multitude of innovative projects hosted on CitizenLab platforms. Learn more about the work of other local governments and let it inspire your own community engagement efforts!

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Citizen Lab

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Our team of engagement experts has handpicked these examples that are making real waves. The post Inspiring community engagement examples and platforms #10 appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. Dive in now to get inspired!

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Citizen Lab

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The post Inspiring community engagement examples and platforms #12 appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. This selection introduces fresh, inspiring projects but also revisits some of the most noteworthy ones our community of 500+ local governments and organizations launched in the past year. Enjoy the read!

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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 15, 2023

In this month's selection for our inspiring platforms series, we take you on a trip across different countries to learn more about other local governments' work and inspire your community engagement efforts! The post Community engagement examples: July’s inspiring platforms appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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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? Well, engaging with the youth can prove to be difficult, as they’ve often been met with the feeling of being dismissed, unheard, or misunderstood.

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Citizen Lab

JUNE 21, 2023

Anonymous participation can be the key to unlocking engagement on topics that your community is divided on. Read more to learn how this latest feature can help increase engagement rates. The post Boost engagement with anonymous participation appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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