Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

It's always a good idea to look weekly, if not daily, for funding opportunity announcements that might be a good fit for your organization. However, if you are not careful, you can end up putting too much emphasis on finding funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) over other grant-seeking activities. While FOAs are important, many (if not most) organizations would be better served by prioritizing in-depth research of specific funding sources—that is, the foundations, associations, and governmen

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Children are often under-prioritized or even disregarded in urban planning and design. It’s estimated that up to 500 children die daily in road crashes around the world; thousands more incur injuries and psychological trauma from collisions with vehicles that can. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In a year marked by crisis and uncertainty, corporate America is at a crossroads. The choices companies make today will have consequences on gender equality for decades to come.

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The formal business acquisition process has always been a competitive endeavor. Today, winning bids is especially challenging given changing priorities, limited time and resources, and constrained budgets. The most successful organizations adopt industry standards and best practices – and when pursued diligently – find that win rates improve, and effectiveness and efficiencies are discovered.

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Princeton Public Library

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children ages birth to five years old and their families. Also, don’t forget to come visit us in the Community Room during the library’s express service hours! Storytelling Math Series Check out […].

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First State Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Two senior leaders from Harvey, Hanna & Associates—a full-service commercial and industrial real estate development company based in Newport, Delaware—speak with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration. Vice President of Marketing, Ryan Kennedy, and Vice President of Environmental and Governmental Affairs, Bill Lower, covered topics including the company's Delaware roots and their focus on redevelopment across the state, as well as Harvey

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

This is part one of our series on urban freight and achieving a “triple zero” bottom-line: zero emissions, zero road deaths and zero exclusion from core services and opportunities. A line of trucks files patiently into the Port of Shenzhen. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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PubWorks Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

What is planned maintenance? Planned maintenance (aka scheduled or preventive maintenance) is a proactive strategy where maintenance and inspections of assets are scheduled at regular, appropriate intervals to ensure that assets are operating properly thus minimizing breakdowns, downtime and repairs. What is demand maintenance? On the other hand, demand maintenance (sometimes referred as corrective maintenance) is a reactive strategy where repairs are performed at the point when assets are faili

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This year, the IAP2 North American Conference was held virtually due to the global pandemic. As sponsors of the event, we loved hearing the insights and advice from engagement experts across a range of industries. The post IAP2 2020 Conference – What We Learned appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Princeton Public Library

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Life during the pandemic can feel uneven. Some of us are busier than ever, while others have more time on our hands than before, whether it’s because of reduced work hours, nonexistent commutes, or canceled social activities.

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Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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First State Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA) speaks to Dionna Sargent, Vice President of Community Development at Cinnaire, about affordable housing, community development, and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Dionna shares her personal and professional background as well as her experiences and perspectives from working in the world of affordable housing finance and community development.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Beyond our personal lives, a house, our home is precious to us. When we see the wild land fires burning hundreds and even thousands of houses, these are individual families being impacted. This podcast is an interview with Sean Scott, a disaster recovery expert and author of the book, Red Guide to Recovery—a Resource Handbook for Disaster Survivors.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Cyclone Amphan slammed into countries surrounding the Sea of Bengal this May. The storm was the second most powerful the region has seen in two decades, affecting over 12 million people in four countries. In Bangladesh, the water surged up to 4. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Policy Chats

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In this episode, public policy student Sana Jaffery, real estate lawyer Scott Talkov, and Fair Housing of Riverside County program manager Nathan Cieszynski talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about options and resources for students who wish to terminate their leases due to COVID-19. About Sana Jaffery : Sana Jaffery recently found herself facing a housing issue, only to find out hundreds of students dealing with the same crisis.

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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

It’s essential to research your audience to ensure you understand the best ways to reach them. We have put together four simple steps to help you out. The post Understanding Your Audience to Help Drive Stakeholders to Your Project appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Princeton Public Library

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What makes a community? What makes a community welcoming? And what makes it resilient? There must be space for joy. For the last four years the Department of Human Services and the library have joined with local community members and organizations to celebrate Welcoming Week, an initiative of Welcoming America.

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First State Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Mark Kennedy, Founder of SusuBean, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about his entrepreneurial journey. Stops covered along the way span from growing up the son of Caribbean immigrants in New York City and working in the financial services industry, to relocating to Delaware and building SusuBean—a fintech startup focusing on disrupting the payday lending industry by pioneering a more equitable approach to consumer lendi

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Much like the National Motor Vehicle Safety Act, we need to have a national strategy to reduce disaster deaths. Dr. Mark Keim is interviewed about the steps being taken and legislation being developed to nationally track disaster deaths and in so doing seek to reduce deaths overtime by implementing prevention and mitigation measures. You can find more information about Dr.

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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Mumbai’s suburban rail system is the world’s busiest, serving 7.5 million riders a day. This photo story is an attempt at documenting moments of precarious travel in Mumbai city, as part of a larger investigation focused on infrastructure design that. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Policy Chats

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In this episode, public policy student Sana Jaffery, real estate lawyer Scott Talkov, and Fair Housing of Riverside County program manager Nathan Cieszynski talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about options and resources for students who wish to terminate their leases due to COVID-19. About Sana Jaffery : Sana Jaffery recently found herself facing a housing issue, only to find out hundreds of students dealing with the same crisis.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Inland Rail is a huge project, involving 13 individual sections that span more than 1,700km. It is the largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia and one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the world. The post IAP2 Project Highlight – Inland Rail – Border to Gowrie Project appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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PubWorks Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The PubWorks Fuel and Odometer Log supports the concept of Exceptions and PubWorks can flag five different kinds of Exceptions: A – the transaction represents a value A bove the expected value for m iles (or hours) per g allon . B – the transaction represents a value B elow the expected value for m ile s (or hours) per g allon . C – the transaction exceeds vehicle’s fuel C apacity .

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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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First State Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Mark Rucci, Senior Fellow with the Recover Delaware initiative at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), speaks with Troy Mix, IPA Associate Director. Mark defines venture capital, outlines seven elements of successful startup ecosystems, and speaks to the role of physical space in nurturing regional innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In this digital age, we need a computerized information management system to better obtain situational awareness about a disaster. A system that collects and displays information helps with the allocation of resources. Through an interview with Hans Jochen Scholl, PhD, a Professor in the Information School at the University of Washington, this podcast examines what is needed, and also the current failures of WebEOC, one such system that is widely used in the United States.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Left unchecked, urban freight will continue to be a major driver of the global climate crisis. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Policy Chats

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In this episode, public policy student Sana Jaffery, real estate lawyer Scott Talkov, and Fair Housing of Riverside County program manager Nathan Cieszynski talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about options and resources for students who wish to terminate their leases due to COVID-19. About Sana Jaffery : Sana Jaffery recently found herself facing a housing issue, only to find out hundreds of students dealing with the same crisis.

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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The data you receive is most likely the reason you use the Social Pinpoint in the first place. So, how can we make sense of all the data we receive in order to make informed decisions? The post The Importance of a Full Community Engagement Platform – from Digital Tools to Data Reporting and Analysis appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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The Market Urbanism Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

If cities didn't require a certain amount of parking, the result would reflect market demand for parking and housing alike.

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CarahCast

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In this podcast, McAfee Security Engineer, Chris Moran, and e.Republic Vice President of Research, Joe Morris, discuss how McAfee MVISION Mobile Advanced can protect your remote teachers and students. In this podcast, McAfee Security Engineer, Chris Moran, and e.Republic Vice President of Research, Joe Morris, discuss how McAfee MVISION Mobile Advanced can protect your remote teachers and students.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Health officials have been concerned about the intersection of the corona virus and the annual flu season here in 2020. This podcast is a conversation with Dr. Jeff Duchin, the Health Officer for Seattle-King County Public Heath about his concerns and what to expect concerning a COVID-19 vaccine. Dynamis , a leading provider of information management software and security solutions is a sponsor of this podcast.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing in

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Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.

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