grantnavigator    

During this webinar, scott frost, alliance partner american funding innovator's ceo, provides an overview of grantnavigator pe- the free federal grant search tool available to all alliance members.  scott also demonstrates how grantnavigator Pe can provide the roadmap to help you maneuver the grant management challenges faced by cities and counties across the country. 

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Mobile Apps for Citizens

With the rise of the smart phone and increasingly mobile society, governments are tapping into technology and developing mobile applications to ratchet up communication with the public. Creating civic-centered mobile software is a new emphasis for local government. For example the, Town of Fishers, IN is now offering residents one of the first comprehensive municipal iPhone applications in the country. With this free and easy-to-use app residents can report problems, get news and event information, access social media sites, see videos and photos and more right from an iPhone. Fishers eGov Mobile application makes it easy for residents to stay connected with their local government 24/7. During this webinar join several governments including Fishers, IN, Phoenix, AZ and Hayward, CA while we explore the journey to mobile apps.

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Local Government Use of the Latest Technology

Google apps, wiki’s, mobile apps, gotomeeting – did you know local governments are using them all to improve internal technology delivery? Who knew such current technology could be affordable to deploy and potentially save a local government organization considerable time and money.  During this webinar, participants will hear how local governments are leveraging the latest technology to improve internal operations.

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lean government  - the case for process improvement

how do you drive cost savings while improving and enhancing service delivery to your citizens?  this seems like an unrealistic goal, but in today's times government is called to find ways to do just that.  the concept of lean government is a method used to identify the most efficient, streamlined, and value-added ways to provide government services.  during this webinar we explore three government case studies from organizations who have successfully used lean strategies to drive waste out of their processes while increasing the benefits to customers. 

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transparency: fulfilling the promise of open government

more than ever before, citizens are demanding immediate access to information about how their local government functions.  technology is changing the way we communicate and interact with not only our communities, but the world.  it has also become increasingly important to encourage citizens to play a more active role and stay connected with their cities/counties in ways that are more convenient and accessible.  open government transparency initiatives have grown from a desire to create a more accessible and citizen-centric government that fosters communication, accountability and trust.  By taking advantage of technology, government leaders have another opportunity for government and citizens to work together in shaping the future of their community.  during this webinar we take a tour of five local government transparency sites and learn how those sites were constructed and maintained.

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strategy and implementation of social media

To be effective a social media strategy must be flexible and adaptable due to the frequent changes within the social media landscape.Consideration also must be placed to the resources necessary to keep any social media vehicles thriving.Once an organization's social media vehicle is launched, there is an expectation by users that it will be useful and serve a purpose. In government we have to keep in mind that bad social media is much worse than no social media. Case studies represented on this panel present how their social media program ties to the strategic initiatives of the government for communication, employee development (recruitment) and citizen engagement.This webinar also includes real world examples that achieved measurable results.

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policy issues and risk management of social media

This webinar looks at what is involved on the policy side of social media – what do effective policies look like, how do you develop them, and how often are they revisited.On the risk management side webinar participants look at the impact of social media on employees and the organization, recruitment, and elected officials.The rise of social media provides us with a great opportunity to engage others in new ways, but it is not without its pitfalls.During this webinar we look at the impact of personal involvement in social media of public employees and the legal considerations.

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imagination banks-harnessing the creative ideas of your organization

"The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas."Dr. Linus Pauling How do you obtain the fresh and thoughtful ideas that are needed to do the business of government in tough times? Think Imagination Banks-the effective use of formal and informal suggestion programs and methods to harness the creative ideas of your organization.Suggestion programs can offer government organizations significant benefits including cost savings, productivity increases, decreased waste, improved quality, safety, customer service, improved culture, employee motivation and employee satisfaction.During this Alliance for Innovation Webinar, we take a look at the elements of a quality suggestion program as well as other programs geared toward generating ideas within the organization.We hear lessons learned from local governments who have implemented innovation programs and used it to create positive change for their organizations.

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building connected communities: laying the foundation for citizen accountability

We live in a changing world.There is a growing sense of disconnectedness and strife that is fracturing our communities.In government this results in citizens at two ends of the spectrum, those that mistrust and are skeptical of government and those that are looking to government to find the solutions and fix the problems.With shrinking resources and internal pressures, this can seem like an overwhelming task.So where do the answers lie for a future distinct from the past?The truth is it will take all of the resources within a community to make for a thriving future.It will involve citizens and businesses, educational institutions, and our religious organizations.It will require people to come together, understand the issues and develop a shared reality for the future.One not dominated by special interest or the naysayers in our communities, but rather by the heart of a connected community.Join the Alliance for Innovation as we welcome Peter Block to this webinar on Building Connected Communities.Peter shares his insights on Community and the Sense of Belonging during a guest spot on this webinar.We continue the program with several local government case studies which provide stellar examples of how citizen engagement is making a difference in their communities.

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