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What are the benefits of compensation in community engagement. I don't mean the tokenistic $20 voucher for Coles/Walmart or Bunnings/Home Depot but rigid payment policies for those who you are engaging in certain participatory processes. Or covering costs to ensure you get the experts by experience there who wouldn't normally because they need to care for someone, can't access due to transport or would normally need to work. I wrote a thing. Take a look and let us know how you are using compensation. #communityengagement #digitalengagement #compensation #expertsbyexperience

5 Benefits of Compensation in Community Engagement In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in individuals receiving compensation for their participation in community engagement initiatives. What used to be seen as just a voluntary or civic duty has now become a more nuanced approach that truly recognizes and values the contributions of community members in meaningful ways. Let’s explore five benefits of using compensation in community engagement. To dive deeper, read our full article by going to the comment section below.

The National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference #NICRC will explore new insights, emerging ideas, and promising practices shared by community development experts from around the country from March 4-7. Our Executive Director, Erin Kilmer Neel, will discuss our Underwriting for Racial Justice pilot at the Impacting Communities with Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) session. Learn more about the conference! #UnderwritingForRacialJustice #FinancialInclusion #URJ #EconomicJustice

Excellent conversation with Melanie Frazer, ACE and the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce! Thanks for giving me a platform to share information about the Project SEARCH program. #networking #schooltoworkprogram

Government contracts at the city level involve agreements between city government entities and private companies, organizations, or individuals for various goods, services, or projects. These contracts can encompass a wide range of areas, including infrastructure, construction, transportation, public works, technology, and social services. Here's an overview of how these contracts typically work: Overall, city-level government contracts play a critical role in delivering essential services and infrastructure to local communities. #gogc #govermentcontracts #birmingham #communitydevelopment #collaboration #growth #elevate

How do we build regional economies rooted in community ownership? Check out this webinar to learn what community leaders from New Orleans, Los Angeles, Oakland (CA), Buffalo, and Washington DC have to say: https://bit.ly/3wuR6U9

In 2022, we discussed ways for residents to get more actively involved in Sustainability, Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, Community Safety, and Civic Engagement. In 2023, we talked about Our Public Schools, Traveling Around Town, Building Community with Renters and Landlords, and Planning and Development in the Heights. WHAT will be our topics for Crowdsourced Conversations 2024??? That’s where you come in. When you click the link below, you’ll find a list of topics nominated by past Crowdsourced Conversations forum attendees. You are welcome to vote for as many topics as you’d like — but we recommend focusing on the Top 4 that you want to see in next year’s series. Voting is LIVE until the end of the day on Friday, January 5, 2024. The Top 4 vote-getters will become our 2024 Crowdsourced Conversations forum series. 2024 topics will be announced early in the new year. Any questions, connect with Sarah – [email protected]. VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eHMPTi-a

Are you interested in exploring how community foundations across Europe facilitate citizens' participation in community decision-making and the different ways they foster community engagement? Do you want to deep dive into practical tools and examples from practitioners around the continent?     Then our latest guide "Engagement and participation. What, who and how. A guide for community foundations" is the perfect reading for you!     Drawing from the Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership, developed by Rosa González of Facilitating Power in partnership with Movement Strategy Center, the publication delves into how community foundations inform, consult, involve, collaborate with, and defer power to their communities, the challenges they face and the results they have achieved.  You can find the whole publication here:   https://lnkd.in/enVahC4W Porticus

Civic Power, Local Democracy, and Peaceful Change: The Promise of Transformative Action in Urban Community Development  In this January 15 webinar, Dr. Ashley Nickels, associate professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University, examines the transformative potential of transformative action in urban community development. https://bit.ly/41hCFOo

Ensuring effective community messaging in relation to affordable housing is crucial for fostering a sense of inclusivity and understanding among all stakeholders...but traditional consultation methods might exclude voices, skewing feedback. 💬🏘️ Learn how embracing a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to community engagement can help unlock data-backed decision making for Housing Associations. Download the report now 👉https://hubs.la/Q02xc15S0