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Lots of wisdom from INSPIRE project partner, Burt Pusch, about the factors that contribute to a community engagement projects' ability, or inability, to make an impact. Check out his video and - if you're also a person with lived experience- contribute your own here: https://lnkd.in/e7AVgqR4

🎥 A focus on reaching more people and creating equitable opportunities for engagement has been a key development in the last 7 years of participatory democracy. Key learning 3: "Representation Matters" During a recent webinar, our CEO Wietse Van Ransbeeck emphasized the core values of diversity and representation for more equitable and impactful community engagement. ✨ Want to dive deeper? Our blog on “Ensuring representation in community engagement” can also give you some more insights on this topic. Read on! https://lnkd.in/ewaYX9Cg #CitizenLab #EngagementMethods #CommunityEngagement #OnlineParticipation

In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of community development, its impact on the Black community, and the need for inclusive community discussions to drive positive change and create stronger communities. Read the full article: ▸ https://lttr.ai/ALqu8 #buildingcommunity #community #blackexcellence #AcbnCanadaEmpowers #BuildingCollaborativePartnerships #DrivingPositiveChange #BlackCommunity

Building a vision is just the beginning! Implementing it is where the real magic happens. Our community engagement is solid, but now it's time to turn plans into action. ✨🌱 Limited capacity and resources make it challenging, but we're committed to bridging the gap. Language plays a crucial role—it's not just about what we say, but how we say it. Clear communication unites us towards a common goal. Together, let's ensure our strategy comes to life, breaking down barriers and speaking the same language.🤝 🌎 #CommunityEngagement #StrategyInAction #TogetherWeGrow

In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of community development, its impact on the Black community, and the need for inclusive community discussions to drive positive change and create stronger communities. Read the full article: ▸ https://lttr.ai/ALiT7 #buildingcommunity #community #blackexcellence #AcbnCanadaEmpowers #BuildingCollaborativePartnerships #DrivingPositiveChange #BlackCommunity

Big thanks to Chris Gent, APR, CPRC and FPRA Lake Chapter for an insightful presentation today on community engagement. Why is it important? To empower people, promote inclusion, build a sense of belonging and trust, help problem solve, and share resources. How do you leverage community engagement in your role?

At Richardson | Ober, we believe that working together to build stronger relationships within our communities is critical for civility. It's time to recommit to civility. Review Community Associations Institute's Civility Pledge here >> bit.ly/2RCUogZ

At Richardson | Ober, we believe that working together to build stronger relationships within our communities is critical for civility. It's time to recommit to civility. Review Community Associations Institute's Civility Pledge here >> bit.ly/2RCUogZ

Join us today to learn how strategic plans and campus coalition building supported a successful Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement application, and gain inspiration for applying in the 2026 cycle. https://ow.ly/foYl50QRl3t

Learn how strategic plans and campus coalition building supported a successful Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement application, and gain inspiration for applying in the 2026 cycle. https://ow.ly/kOEu50QFoSn