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The Community Positive Project
The Power of Community Engagement
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Learn more about community engagement, city budgets and processes and why you need to share your unique expertise to help create innovative solutions that reflect the priorities of your community.
How This ONE CHOICE Can Change Your Community
More people follow policies and leaders when they understand the reasons and people behind them.
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The Most Overlooked Superpower You Have: Your Voice in Local Government
The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election captured the nation's attention and energy, with millions of Americans making their voices heard at the
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Exploring Your Options: AmeriCorps and Peace Corps Service Programs for Meaningful Impact and Career Opportunities
Service programs like AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps offer opportunities to contribute to society and serve as launching pads for fulfilling
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Balancing Giving and Taking: Make Your Mark While Creating Meaningful Moments
Life is a journey shaped by the balance between what we give and what we take, the mark we make, and the moments we remember.
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Why Taking Your Kids to Vote Matters: Building Tomorrow's Citizens Today
When you bring your children to vote, you're not just teaching them about a process – you're helping to ensure the future of our country.
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The Participation Paradox: Why Small Actions Lead to Big Results
Your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers are watching and learning from you - even when you and they aren't aware of it. You might...
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From Conflict to Collaboration: Strategies for Resilient Community Engagement
Change has a way of making people uneasy, and you can almost guarantee that not everyone will be enthusiastic about what you're presenting.
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Navigating the City Budget Maze: A Closer Look into the Process
Our goal is to help you understand how your city's financial decisions are made, so you can play a more active role in helping shape your co
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The Engagement Equation: Employee + Community
How committed is your city to engaging with its community and employees? Beneath the surface of municipal operations lies a critical...
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Demystifying Your City's Budget: How to Get Involved and Stay Informed
Have you ever wondered how your city decides to spend its money? Or where that money comes from in the first place? As a community member,
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The Power of Volunteering: Benefits for Both You and Your Community
Volunteering is a powerful way to give back to your community, and it offers numerous benefits both to the volunteer and the community at..
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Empowering Children to Challenge the Authority of 'They': Teaching Critical Thinking in the Digital Age
Every day, we are bombarded with information from countless sources -social media, apps, websites, and more. Much of this information
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Unlocking Opportunities: How Municipal Leagues Can Support Your Career Development
Interested in a career in local government or professional development opportunities? Municipal leagues across the United States
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Unleashing Your Full Career Potential: The Power of Skills and Career Assessments
Are you thinking about changing careers or feeling stuck in your current job? Many people go through multiple career transitions in their
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Career Clarity: Help Navigating Your Career Transitions
Are you feeling stuck in your career? Uncertain about what your next move should be?
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Inside the World of Volunteering: 7 Podcasts You Don't Want to Miss
Podcasts centered around volunteering and volunteer management resources offer a unique perspective into the lives of those who
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Building Strong Communities: Public Meetings Help Pave the Way
Communities thrive when neighbors work together to influence policies, budgets, and regulations that impact their daily lives. One of the mo
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Where Can I Find Local Government Jobs? 9 Job Boards to Kickstart Your Career
These online boards are great options to help you research job descriptions/titles, and education requirements about current opportunities
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10 Must-Read Leadership Books for Practical Tips, Strategies, and Inspiration
In today's tech-driven world, we must take intentional steps to build genuine connections beyond surface-level interactions.
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Silent Leadership: 10 Quotes on the Art of Listening in Local Government
We have gathered wisdom from various leaders and experts in community engagement, offering a roadmap for local government officials to enhan
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Expert Resources for Aspiring Public Sector Leaders
We've compiled a list of resources covering a diverse range of subjects, from social impact and servant leadership to smart city innovations
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Key Government & Volunteer Professional Organizations
Each month we will share a list of the organizations our featured contributors suggested or mentioned during their interviews.
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