CivicEngage

A set of web-based tools for local governments

CivicEngage is an easy-to-use suite of web-based tools that enables local governments to evolve their web presence so they can inform and empower staff and citizens in more efficient ways. It is simple enough to create a page in a few time and can integrate easily into existing systems.

CivicEngage streamlines the process so that any municipality can easily communicate information to citizens. It enables team members create and manage website content independently and quickly deliver time-sensitive news.

It provides simple tools for government staff to contribute to the web presence, such as pointers to contact information and resources most in demand. In this way, the number of callers requesting simple contact information by publishing a consolidated staff directory online is decreased and citizens are directed to local providers with listings for community services, local businesses, voting places and new resident information like utility providers.

The above foto depicts the homepage of the website of the city of La Porte in Texas and its layout in various devices.

The key features of CivicEngage are the following:

  • Activities: Create and publish community activities that the public can register for.
  • Alert Center: Send out notifications or updates through email and/or text messages.
  • Agenda Center: Create and display agendas for various civic organizations.
  • Calendar: Post future events so your citizens can be aware of what is happening in your organization.
  • CivicSend: Mass communication for local governments via email, text & social media.
  • CivicMobile: Provide specific content that matters most citizens in an easily accessible format

More information about the features that CivicPlus offers, can be requested filling out a form in their website.

Many communities so far have used CivicEngage, and even more the services of the developping agency, CivicPlus. Some of them are presented below:

More information can be found here.