This document discusses challenges with community participation and outlines a project called We Live Here that aims to address these challenges. It notes that participation is currently low, with many people wanting to volunteer more. It also discusses how We Live Here identified civic networks in local communities, connected them online, and is working with participants to develop ideas and democratic engagement. The goal is to better meet citizens' needs, improve communication between communities and local government, and ultimately rebuild democratic institutions from the bottom up.
A presentation (PowerPoint) on nonprofit capital campaigns for arts organizations, given at a November 2008 workshop offered jointly by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Nonprofit Finance Fund.
A presentation (PowerPoint) on nonprofit capital campaigns for arts organizations, given at a November 2008 workshop offered jointly by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Nonprofit Finance Fund.
Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement's "Batten Surveys": A Regional Civic Capital Assessment 2008 - 2009 "Civic engagement is more than just attending a meeting or a public hearing. It's not a passive concept; it's an active concept. It's when people actively engage in their neighborhood or community either by doing something or really engaging in the thinking around doing something that allows them to create some positive change." -Chris Gates, Executive Director, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
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Survey Questions
Definitions:
Community service- a project in which you would volunteer regularly and use your skills and knowledge. Community service (not political in nature) is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community reaps the benefits of your work.
Political service- often used to describe an action taken by a citizen to influence the outcome of a political issue.
How did you hear about this study?
Please enter the code that was given in your ad ________
1. How old are you today?
2. Gender: M or F
3. Race: Caucasian (not Hispanic), African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, other
4. Highest degree: High School/ Bachelors/ Masters/ Doctorate/ Other
5. Marital Status: Married/ Partner, single, divorced, widowed
6. In the past year, did you participate in community service (e.g., for a nonprofit)?
I made a donation or contribution (include internet sites like gofundme for community causes)
I volunteered my time
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a community or nonprofit issue.
Where did you post? _____
How often do you post about a community or nonprofit issue? Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
other ________
For what organizations/ causes did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
7. How often did you participate in community service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, never
8. In the past year, did you participate in political service?
I voted
I displayed a political sign/ button/ sticker
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a political issue. Where did you post? ____________ How often do you post about a political issue?
I made campaign contributions
I volunteered for a political candidate/ organization
I contacted an elected official
I contacted print or other media to express an opinion
I protested publicly
I signed petitions (including electronic)
I boycotted or buycotted
I canvassed on behalf of a cause, group, or candidate
For what organizations did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
9. How often were involved with political service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
10. If you were involved in community service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
11. Describe how you feel about your community service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
11. If you were involved in political service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
12. Describe how you feel about your political service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
13. If you have not engaged in any community service i ...
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12
Survey Questions
Definitions:
Community service- a project in which you would volunteer regularly and use your skills and knowledge. Community service (not political in nature) is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community reaps the benefits of your work.
Political service- often used to describe an action taken by a citizen to influence the outcome of a political issue.
How did you hear about this study?
Please enter the code that was given in your ad ________
1. How old are you today?
2. Gender: M or F
3. Race: Caucasian (not Hispanic), African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, other
4. Highest degree: High School/ Bachelors/ Masters/ Doctorate/ Other
5. Marital Status: Married/ Partner, single, divorced, widowed
6. In the past year, did you participate in community service (e.g., for a nonprofit)?
I made a donation or contribution (include internet sites like gofundme for community causes)
I volunteered my time
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a community or nonprofit issue.
Where did you post? _____
How often do you post about a community or nonprofit issue? Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
other ________
For what organizations/ causes did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
7. How often did you participate in community service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, never
8. In the past year, did you participate in political service?
I voted
I displayed a political sign/ button/ sticker
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a political issue. Where did you post? ____________ How often do you post about a political issue?
I made campaign contributions
I volunteered for a political candidate/ organization
I contacted an elected official
I contacted print or other media to express an opinion
I protested publicly
I signed petitions (including electronic)
I boycotted or buycotted
I canvassed on behalf of a cause, group, or candidate
For what organizations did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
9. How often were involved with political service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
10. If you were involved in community service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
11. Describe how you feel about your community service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
11. If you were involved in political service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
12. Describe how you feel about your political service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
13. If you have not engaged in any community service i ...
Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement's "Batten Surveys": A Regional Civic Capital Assessment 2008 - 2009 "Civic engagement is more than just attending a meeting or a public hearing. It's not a passive concept; it's an active concept. It's when people actively engage in their neighborhood or community either by doing something or really engaging in the thinking around doing something that allows them to create some positive change." -Chris Gates, Executive Director, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
12Survey QuestionsDefinitionsCommunity service- a projeEttaBenton28
12
Survey Questions
Definitions:
Community service- a project in which you would volunteer regularly and use your skills and knowledge. Community service (not political in nature) is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community reaps the benefits of your work.
Political service- often used to describe an action taken by a citizen to influence the outcome of a political issue.
How did you hear about this study?
Please enter the code that was given in your ad ________
1. How old are you today?
2. Gender: M or F
3. Race: Caucasian (not Hispanic), African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, other
4. Highest degree: High School/ Bachelors/ Masters/ Doctorate/ Other
5. Marital Status: Married/ Partner, single, divorced, widowed
6. In the past year, did you participate in community service (e.g., for a nonprofit)?
I made a donation or contribution (include internet sites like gofundme for community causes)
I volunteered my time
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a community or nonprofit issue.
Where did you post? _____
How often do you post about a community or nonprofit issue? Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
other ________
For what organizations/ causes did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
7. How often did you participate in community service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, never
8. In the past year, did you participate in political service?
I voted
I displayed a political sign/ button/ sticker
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a political issue. Where did you post? ____________ How often do you post about a political issue?
I made campaign contributions
I volunteered for a political candidate/ organization
I contacted an elected official
I contacted print or other media to express an opinion
I protested publicly
I signed petitions (including electronic)
I boycotted or buycotted
I canvassed on behalf of a cause, group, or candidate
For what organizations did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
9. How often were involved with political service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
10. If you were involved in community service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
11. Describe how you feel about your community service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
11. If you were involved in political service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
12. Describe how you feel about your political service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
13. If you have not engaged in any community service i ...
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12
Survey Questions
Definitions:
Community service- a project in which you would volunteer regularly and use your skills and knowledge. Community service (not political in nature) is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community reaps the benefits of your work.
Political service- often used to describe an action taken by a citizen to influence the outcome of a political issue.
How did you hear about this study?
Please enter the code that was given in your ad ________
1. How old are you today?
2. Gender: M or F
3. Race: Caucasian (not Hispanic), African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, other
4. Highest degree: High School/ Bachelors/ Masters/ Doctorate/ Other
5. Marital Status: Married/ Partner, single, divorced, widowed
6. In the past year, did you participate in community service (e.g., for a nonprofit)?
I made a donation or contribution (include internet sites like gofundme for community causes)
I volunteered my time
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a community or nonprofit issue.
Where did you post? _____
How often do you post about a community or nonprofit issue? Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
other ________
For what organizations/ causes did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
7. How often did you participate in community service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, never
8. In the past year, did you participate in political service?
I voted
I displayed a political sign/ button/ sticker
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a political issue. Where did you post? ____________ How often do you post about a political issue?
I made campaign contributions
I volunteered for a political candidate/ organization
I contacted an elected official
I contacted print or other media to express an opinion
I protested publicly
I signed petitions (including electronic)
I boycotted or buycotted
I canvassed on behalf of a cause, group, or candidate
For what organizations did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
9. How often were involved with political service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
10. If you were involved in community service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
11. Describe how you feel about your community service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
11. If you were involved in political service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
12. Describe how you feel about your political service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
13. If you have not engaged in any community service i ...
Presented to a London Councils network of member development officers as part of the 'Trust in Democracy' conference, asking 'what skills do members need for their 21st Century role and how can Councils be providing them?
Panel organized for the RECAST conference in Santa Fe, marking the 20th anniversary of the public process that created the Santa Fe Railyard Redevelopment. Panelists included: Joel Mills, Cheryl Morgan, Erin Simmons, and Thea Crum. The panel explored issues facing cities today and multiple democratic methodologies (participatory budgeting, democratic urbanism) for city building.
In general, bpost wanted to learn more about the donating habits of the Belgian population. More specific, they wanted to gain insight into the preferred communication channels of non-govermental organisations.
Therefore, bpost added some questions to the Profacts omnibus of March 2012
Championing elected councillors in 21st CenturyBridget Harris
This was a presentation focussing on the distinctive political role of the elected councillor. The workshop was held at LGA House 18th Oct 2010 at the LGA Independent Councillors Annual Conference.
This presentation and workshop discussed the role, influences and challenges for newly elected councillors in 2010. It was given as part of LB Brent's Induction day, May 16th 2010
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Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
An astonishing, first-of-its-kind, report by the NYT assessing damage in Ukraine. Even if the war ends tomorrow, in many places there will be nothing to go back to.
‘वोटर्स विल मस्ट प्रीवेल’ (मतदाताओं को जीतना होगा) अभियान द्वारा जारी हेल्पलाइन नंबर, 4 जून को सुबह 7 बजे से दोपहर 12 बजे तक मतगणना प्रक्रिया में कहीं भी किसी भी तरह के उल्लंघन की रिपोर्ट करने के लिए खुला रहेगा।
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6. If we can get participation right , it
will have huge benefits for
systemic reform
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7. Imagine...
... you’re bothered by young
people making noise in your
street, and you don’t complain.
Instead, you talk to other
residents, and start up a sports
club for them, with your
councillor co-ordinating local
public services to help out.
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8. Imagine...
... you work for a health action
project, and rather than
spending money on leaflets and
advertising you have free access
to every civic network in your
area, and a trusted place to
reach thousands of active
citizens.
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9. Imagine...
... you work for the council and
have to take a tough decision,
and your instant reaction is to
throw open all the evidence and
the context to councillors and
people in the community and
work with them to find a
solution.
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11. We’re not there yet.
People aren't
participating enough in
Text
their communities
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12. Participation falls short in community action...
37%
Charities unable to fulfil their
goals due to lack of volunteers
63%
Source: National Survey of Charities and Social Enterprises, 2010
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13. ... and in the political system
Local election turnout
80
60
40
English mets
20 English districts
French cantons
0
1973 1976 1980 1982 1986 1988 1992 1995 1998 2000 2004 2008
Source: French elections: France-politique.fr; UK elections: LGC Elections Centre, Plymouth University. Only years where
all three election types took place included. UK local elections held on same day as general elections excluded.
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14. And those who do participate ...
Civic assn
20.5% Participation in civic action
2007-10
Volunteer
Donate
2.1%
4.5%
Civic & volunteer
3.6%
Civic & donation
3.7%
Do all three
1.2%
Do nothing
64.4% Source: Third Sector Research
Centre, Working Paper 73
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15. ... aren’t representative
Most engaged Least engaged
Middle aged (40-64)
No qualifications
Degree
Actively religious
Routine occupations
Manager/professional
0 15 30 45 60
Source: Third Sector Research Centre, Working Paper 73
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16. People want to give more time ...
18%
47%
18%
Do volunteer, can’t do more
18%
Don’t volunteer, want to
Do volunteer, want to do more
Don’t volunteer, not interested
Source: Third Sector Research Centre and Giving White Paper, HMG 2010
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17. ... and would make a big difference if they did ...
Political party members
“Willing localists”
0m 1m 2m 3m 4m 5m 6m 7m
‘“Willing localists” are citizens not actively involved in a wide range of community and
socio-political activities but who seem the most willing to do so and are those most likely,
realistically, to become so in the future.’ - Hansard Audit
Source: “Willing Localists” - Hansard Audit of Democratic Engagement 2010; UK Voting Age Population: IDEA 2010; Political
party members - House of Commons Membership of UK political parties Standard Note SN/SG/5125 2009.
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24. And politics hasn’t responded
to the way the world is changing
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25. What do we need?
• More connected and self-reliant
communities
• Better opportunities for civic action,
better understood
• Everyday democratic participation
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26. With We Live Here, we ....
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27. Identified formal and informal
civic activist networks in three
communities (this is Hangleton)
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29. Talked to them about what they want next
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30. started to pass control
of the network to the
participants...
and thought about how we can ensure
control stays with local people ...
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32. We have learned
• Don't assume small areas are small tasks
• Inclusive engagement takes longer and starts from
farther back
• Social Media Surgeries are a huge hit
• Behaviour change in the Council is essential - and
sooner than we thought
• People don't think about "democracy", they think
about their needs
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33. And now we're going to
• Work with a group in each area to
develop ideas
• Continue to build connections and bring
people online
• Create maps and event calendars
• Make democratic connections and
conversations
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34. Meeting citizens’ needs
“A lot of positive has come out of this project.
It’s all about what citizens need. There is an
appetite in our community to move it on and
take a broader look at ways groups
communicate between themselves, and how
we can make the communication with the
council two-way conversation rather than one-
way.”
- project participant
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35. Meeting service needs
“We want to work collaboratively across agencies and bring
the council closer to the community. We see We Live Here
building a system that uses traditional and new media to form
the basis for new neighbourhood decision making. Our vision
is of an involving public service of loose connections and
networked organisations - We Live Here is an essential
element of that.”
John Barradell, council chief executive
April 2012
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36. Cost-effectively
Single service consultation
Setup & run a WLH location*
Citizens Panel
Budget consultation
5% of average council comms budget
Large-scale consultation
Consultation on infrastructure project
0 75 150 225 300
Source: Consultation budgets published by Derbyshire and Ellesmere Port & Neston councils; TPA research; CLG.
* setup and first year of WLH at “Connecting” level.
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38. We've got support for the next stage
• Our communities
• Our partners
• Council
• NHS
• Police
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39. But we want to take it further
• Deeper conversation in existing pilots
• New pilots
• Citywide conversation
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40. And develop the approach
• Methodology and learning write-up
• Reusable tools
• Practitioner and councillor learning
• Network growth and development
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41. Because this is the mission
“Until we rebuild, both from the bottom up
and from the top down, our institutes of
governance and democracy, we will not be
able to stand up to the fundamental
challenges that we are facing”
Manuel Castells
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42. If you want to follow our journey
Speak to Susie Latta at Demsoc
(susie@demsoc.org), follow @demsoc
or visit the blog: http://weliveherebh.org.uk
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