All resources for Online Community Engagement for PVE
In this section you will find all the resources stored by this Hub. See instructions on how to use this page below:
1) Resources: appearing in white boxes, resources are shown in order of relevance (as indicated by % number). They also include the following features:
– Tags: for further filtering and sorting by categories from the i) diagnostic tool (in button text) and ii) keywords (in hyperlink)
– Arrow icon: to access resource
– Folder icon: to save resource to folder
2) Guidance cards: appearing in blue boxes, they offer guidance and background information on the topics you selected in the diagnostic tool.
3) Menu of icons on the right: additional functionalities to explore
You may download all the guidance information in one Guidance Document, where you will find all the guidance for setting up your OCEA for each type and phase of activity, type of resource, and target audience.
Emerging Practices for Virtual Community Engagement
Provides tips and tools for use in virtual meetings and community outreach
Technology Tools for Virtual Community Engagement
Contains a list of virtual platforms and tips on their use, an OCEA case study, and advice for creating sustainability
Inclusive & Accessible Virtual Engagement: Lessons from the Field
This report presents research on best practices in inclusive and accessible virtual community engagement
Webinar: Tools and Techniques for Virtual Community Engagement
This webinar features concrete advice on how to create a framework for virtual community engagement and craft a public involvement plan
Yet Another Mail Merge
A simple Gmail-based mail merge system
SSuite Mail Merge Master
A simple mail merge system that runs on Windows
Yesware
A mail merge system that works with both Gmail and Outlook, allowing the user to design, send and track mass emails
Gmelius
A Gmail-based software that also offers features that allow for team collaboration and integrates with Zoom, Slack or Trello
GBlast
A free extension for Gmail and Chrome that allows the creation of personalized email campaigns from within Gmail.
Mailchimp
Mail merge software that allows users to run customisable email campaigns
Mailmeteor
A mail merge service specifically designed for Gmail
Conducting Virtual Community Engagement
This article explores virtual community engagement opportunities, challenges, best practices, and practical methods and tools