Attitude Is Everything
It’s often difficult to overcome obstacles and find potential advantages in challenging circumstances. Here is a real-world example of finding a solution without feeling overwhelmed by the problem.
Posts Tagged: community engagement
2023 Granicus Digital Government Awards Now Open for Nominations
Starting May 1 through June 15, public sector organizations across all levels of government in North America can nominate individuals, teams or projects within seven categories to recognize excellence in communications, service delivery and digital transformation.
Potter County, PA Used Maps and Data to Bridge the Digital Divide
A rural Pennsylvania community expanded broadband internet services using GIS.
3 Proven Ways to Thrive as a Public Information Officer
As a government communications pro, you could be called to serve as your agency’s public information officer at a moment’s notice. Stay prepared for anything with these tips and checklists.
How to Use Nextdoor to Reach People in Your Community
Thanks to its hyperlocal niche, Nextdoor is getting more attention from people who work in public service and government communications.
Is Your Social Strategy Working?
Having an effective social media strategy not only means having clear goals for the content you share, but also a plan to assess whether or not that content is getting you the results you desire.
6 Ways to Leverage Pokémon Go for Community Engagement
Even if a connection between Pokémon Go and your organization’s work seems tenuous or non-existent, you can’t ignore how the game is captivating many people in your local community.
5 Communities That Are Innovating Using #HackForChange
Cities taking the first steps to turn great civic innovation ideas into reality during the 2016 #HackForChange.
Is Government Listening To Its Citizens?
Why do governments at all levels make it so difficult for those affected by policy decisions to affect those decisions?
Hacking for Good, One Community at a Time
On June 6, 2015 thousands of people from 106 communities took part in the National Day of Civic Hacking. Organized by Code for America, the annual event helps people come together and collaborate to make their communities stronger. The locally organized events welcome more than just those who crunch code. Around the country, organizers engaged people of all backgrounds, including tech experts, government employees, students, entrepreneurs,Read… Read more »