Missed our Looking Beyond Online and In-Person: Unified Engagement webinar from December 12, 2019? You can view the full recording of Unified Engagement with Public Input, Greenville, and H2M here. You can download the slide presentation here. Thinking in terms of “online engagement” and “traditional engagement” limits our ability to see the big picture and … Continued
What I’m Doing: Learning how to build integrations that make our lives easier with our new membership software. (I was feeling pretty dorky, but then Kirsten reminded me that I am with my people now, who love to geek out with me about this stuff. #nerd) What I’m Listening To: Wilco, because I FINALLY get … Continued
Whew. You Got the Money! Now the Real Work Begins Successfully administering federal and state grants and loans When: December 11, 2019 Time: 1:30 PM Central | 2:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Administering grants – and even most loans – with in-house staff and capacity is possible, but it takes some effort, planning, … Continued
The 2019 Small Places, Big Ideas Innovation Cohort seeks pilot proposals in community engagement and mobility solutions! The Small Places, Big Ideas Innovation Cohort, supported by ELGL & UrbanLeap, has announced its two pilot focus areas for the inaugural year of the program: engagement and mobility. Cohort participants are now seeking pilot proposals from vendors, … Continued
What I’m Doing: Getting ready for the first-ever ELGL STAFF RETREAT! We’re flying to cheapest August destination (Dallas, we see you) and it will be very, very hot. (Responsible fiscal management, y’all.) What I’m Listening To: Lake Street Dive. I saw them live in June and they’ve made it into nonstop happy summer rotation. What … Continued
Missed our webinar on July 24? You can view the full recording of “Coordinating Innovation Programs with UrbanLeap” here. This is a practical, results-focused exploration of how to track, manage, and coordinate innovation projects & programs in your local government. UrbanLeap is a cloud-based innovation management platform that allows governments to coordinate all their smart … Continued
Omnibus Schmomnibus A roundup of federal grant and loan funding availability in the new fiscal year Did you miss our webinar on federal grant and loan funding in the new fiscal year, held November 13, 2019? Not to worry – you can view the recording here and download the slides here. Webinar Description: It’s here! … Continued
What I’m Doing: Merging Four Excel Membership Spreadsheets into A Single All-Powerful Database with Superpowers! What I’m Listening To: Google Play’s Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats Radio What I’m Reading: Alternating Neal Stephenson’s Fall, or Dodge in Hell (which at 980 pages has lasted me a LOT of pool time this summer and makes … Continued
Doug Matthews Assistant City Manager & CAO, City of Grand Rapids, MI LinkedIn | Twitter So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Making the transition from Department head to Assistant City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer, for sure. And making three 1,300-mile trips over the course of 2-1/2 months in the process! What do … Continued
Terra Reed Long Range Planner, City of Albuquerque, NM LinkedIn | Twitter So far, what’s your proudest accomplishment in 2019? Working with other City departments, local agencies, and community groups to get the Mayor of Albuquerque to pledge to make Albuquerque a Vision Zero City and working on the task force that will develop a … Continued
