This webinar originally aired on May 18, 2021, as part of the series Connectivity & COVID-19: A Year Later. Even at the best of times, authentic, inclusive, and effective public engagement looks very different from traditional, 3-minutes-at-a-microphone, public comment. The COVID-19 era has pushed engagement practices to the virtual realm, with this change likely remaining … Continued
This guide was shared with ELGL by our friends at OpenGov. The GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation award is an important signifier of budgeting excellence in local governments. With the addition of new criteria added for 2021 that point to a more collaborative and transparent budgeting process, the GFOA raised the relevance of the distinction. This … Continued
Missed Creative Placemaking this spring? You’re in luck! We’re re-running this fav beginning in August. After getting a broad overview of the field and how projects come together, join this six-week weekly gathering focused on cohort building and project scoping. Come learn first-hand how these projects come together and how you can create a strong … Continued
We’re excited to announce our most robust offering of cohorts yet! As part of our mission to help our members find joy in public service, ELGL offers high-quality, accessible, affordable learning opportunities in a variety of formats. Our diverse membership base, expert partners, and staff experience help us create programs that are engaging, relevant, and … Continued
This quarterly journal is brought to you by our friends at the National Civic League. As the communities all over the country grapple with questions of racial equity, public safety, health and democracy, the Spring issue of the National Civic Review explores examples of what one of the authors describes as “civic democracy.” Articles explore efforts by … Continued
“People in general, and knowledge workers in particular, grow according to the demands they make on themselves…” ― Peter F. Drucker ELGL, Claremont Graduate University’s Drucker School of Management, and Drucker Institute are thrilled to announce a new Public Sector Leadership certificate program, designed for government employees from any level of the organization chart who … Continued
S. Mohsen Fatemi, PhD Student in Public Administration, at the University of Kansas. Also, an urban planner and architect experienced in energy-efficiency, sustainability, and climate action planning, wrote this article as part of the environment and sustainability series. Connect with Mohsen on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Email. You can sign-up to write for this series, too! … Continued
This webinar originally aired on May 11, 2021, as part of the series Connectivity & COVID-19: A Year Later. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us to work from home for the first time, realizing just how much we took workplace connections for granted. How do we keep our teams engaged when everyone is in … Continued
This article was written by Rachel Witt, Executive Director of the South Grand Community Improvement District. Read all the articles in Rachel’s Lessons & Partnerships in Community & Economic Development series. Many ways exist to address poverty, unemployment, and social equity. The green collar industry made up of recycling, landscaping, food production, and energy production … Continued
ELGL and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) created the PAFR Fellowship Program to connect graduate students with local governments looking to create a Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for submission to the GFOA award program. COVID-19 makes it difficult for graduate students to find meaningful professional work experiences (internships)—either due to hiring freezes or … Continued
