Table 3.1.

Potential Incentives for Participating in Engagement Activities

Community at-large	Directly affects the community as a whole; eg, safer neighborhoods, better schools, equitable housing, accessible health facilities, community watch programs, child-friendly environments. Indirectly affects individuals in the community, depending on the type of change; eg, improved care for depression, improves lives of friends or economic base of community.
Community-based organizations	Provides recognition and acknowledgement for community, political, and financial support. Implements mutually beneficial goals, shares resources, provides networking opportunities.
Business community	May increase market share or revenue. Enhances positive image within communities/service markets. May provide tax write-off.
Hospitals	Prevention or reduction of trauma or disease. Improved health outcomes. Community, political, and financial support. Improved efficiency or effectiveness of healthcare delivery. Positive image within communities/service markets. Stabilization of 501(C)3 status (many hospitals are undergoing greater scrutiny regarding their not-for-profit status). Greater employee satisfaction, which leads to lower turnover rates and better patient satisfaction.
Government	Increased credibility. Deeper understanding of the issues; improved ability to create effective policies, programs, and services. Savings in time and money by addressing community concerns early on. Improved trust with the public.