This article is intended for: Editors of the Transparency module.
Use this article for: Announcing your Transparency Center and sharing updates.
Your new Transparency center tells your financial story to drive community support, build trust, and strengthen accountability by sharing information in a way everyone can understand. We’re excited for you to spread the word throughout your community and get citizens engaged!
Announce Your New Transparency Center
Post on Social Media
Social media is a wonderful way to announce the initial launch of your Transparency center or when it is updated with new data, projects, and department dashboards. Pro Tip: Use social media to highlight and describe a specific section or chart on your Transparency center that is being discussed in an upcoming town or school meeting.
Here are some suggested posts to share on social media when you're ready to announce the page:
- [Organization Name] has partnered with ClearGov, a leading municipal transparency platform, to launch an infographic-based fiscal dashboard. The new tool provides residents with an easy-to-understand, interactive breakdown of the city's finances, as well as insights into demographics, population, and more. Click here to access [Organization Name]'s ClearGov page.
- We're excited to announce our new Transparency center so you can learn more about [Organization Name]'s revenues, expenditures, demographics, and more: [link the words “Transparency center” to Organization Transparency URL]
- We just launched our Transparency center where you can see where your tax dollars are being spent. [link the words “transparency center” to Organization Transparency URL]
Promote Through a Press Release
Get the word out by using our pre-written press release template. You can modify it with your organization's specific details. Pro Tip: Include a quote and contact information.
Follow these simple steps below:
- Ask your Client Success Manager to send you the press release template.
- Customize the release and distribute it through your normal channels.
- Share the press release with us so we can promote it on our social media networks.
Share Ongoing Updates
Each time you update your Transparency center with the latest actuals and budget data, or add projects or dashboards, repost the link on your social networks to make the public aware of the new information. This helps promote your commitment to transparency and drives citizen engagement and participation!
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