Citizen engagement is about bringing people together to learn from them, to better understand their different perspectives, and to strengthen community.
At The Table
In today's information-rich but time-poor world, stakeholders want to know that their time makes a difference: not just to you, but to them, their families and their communities.
Savvy leaders listen carefully and build their programs and services in a way that reflects the interests, needs and capacities of the communities they serve.
But getting people "to the table" is only one piece of the engagement puzzle. How their input and wisdom is used is another piece. Sharing the ways their involvement made a difference -- to them, to funders, policymakers and the broader community -- is another important piece of the puzzle.
Advancing Voices supports you in creating meaningful participation in program, service and policy development for both your internal and external stakeholders. offering:
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Facilitation services to help maintain respectful and productive spaces for discussion.
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Engagement strategies based on the needs of a diverse range of stakeholders.
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Communication strategy development that provides a roadmap to maintaining and growing vital stakeholder relationships.