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How to Boost Public Participation in Community Hubs and Neighborhood Portals

Social Pinpoint

The model will ensure a continuous cycle of community engagement, where local knowledge and priorities are translated into action, investment, and advocacy. Currently, the City offers 10 neighborhood portals, allowing community members to choose based on where they live, work, study, or play in Melbourne’s neighborhoods.

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Redesigning the customer experience at the Social Security Administration

Partnership for Public Service

In addition, although SSA services are currently provided in more than 200 languages by multilingual employees, telephone interpreters and contracted translators, advocacy groups still report challenges in finding interpreters for less common languages and American Sign Language.

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That’s so major! The Partnership’s work supporting leaders of major federal investments programs

Partnership for Public Service

When Congress passes and the President signs major legislation, federal agencies must translate it into practical action to ensure its goals are realized. The post That’s so major! The Partnership’s work supporting leaders of major federal investments programs appeared first on Partnership for Public Service.

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Leaving Academia With Dr. Julie Ann Ward, Dr. Stephanie Weaver, and Dr. Krista Kurlinkus

Grant Writing Made Easy

And I still get to do some of the things I enjoyed as an academic, such as reading and translating Latin American literature. My dissertation was on the rhetorics of advocacy in Appalachia, and I knew from my field research that nonprofits in the region could use help with their communications and grant writing.

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Budget Lessons from the States for the Feds:How to Radically Change Expectations about the Federal

Barrett & Greene

As someone who has worked at both the state and federal level, the differences are striking and suggest that some serious thought should be given to translating some valuable lessons of state budget processes and policies to the federal level. ​

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Empowering Change: How Grant Writing Certification Transforms Nonprofits and Communities

Grant Central USA

Funding for Impact Successful grant applications translate to funds that can be channeled directly into programs and projects, enabling nonprofits to expand their reach and create a more significant impact within their communities. Certification serves as a mark of credibility and expertise.

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The White House’s Focus on Closing Costs: Long Overdue and Worth the Fight (Part 2)

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

This blocking has been enabled by extensive political advocacy and lobbying, especially aimed at elected members of Congress and state legislatures, and stands out for how effective it has been. This translates into considerable clout in Congress and state legislatures. million members – almost one percent of the entire U.S.

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