Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Have you ever considered becoming a grant writer? Nonprofits are constantly seeking new funding streams to stay afloat, so if you work for a nonprofit, you’ve probably seen that grant writers are always in demand. While there’s lots of grant writing to be done and knowing how to write a grant is a valued skill in the nonprofit sector, there’s a big difference between occasionally writing a grant proposal and working as a full-time grant writer.

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Reprogramming the City

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Urban Mining and Harvesting City Resources Can Create a Sustainable, Circular Economy. 50 Ways to Mine the City is an exploration of ways in which the city’s outputs, byproducts, and under-utilized assets can be recovered, reimagined, and used in new ways by mining the city. It reveals how innovators are transforming the function of the city from a consumer of resources to a generator of them.

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Next City

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Most residents like what has replaced Memphis’ last public housing project, but developers are learning the limitations of urban revitalization efforts.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

While road safety is a critical issue across the globe as more cars hit the road and more people move to cities, African cities are disproportionately affected. Africa is the least motorized region globally, yet has the highest road traffic. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Princeton Public Library

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In my younger days, there was a vibrant trend on YouTube for fans of TV series or films to create video compilations of their favorite clips, especially featuring either canonical or “shipped” couples, set to music that would capture the essence of those characters. It was all very dramatic, but the storytelling power of music […].

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Grants4Good

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

I’ve always enjoyed reading the Rochester Business Journal. Why? Because of all the inspiring stories about entrepreneurs, thriving companies, and helpful business tips. Who would have thought Grants4Good would be a featured article?! Here’s my story… how I started my own business and why. Full article here: Grants4Good makes money by finding money for others Great […].

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Monica Sanders is a Georgetown University professor. Previously, she was a Senior Committee Counsel for both the House of Representatives and Senate Committees on Homeland Security. In this podcast we do deep dive into the legislative process of the Congress of the United States. The role of committee chairpersons and their staff is explored, along with the way in which bills are introduced in Congress and move through the legislative process.

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Meeting of the Minds

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As extreme weather conditions become the new normal—from floods in Baton Rouge and Venice to wildfires in California, we need to clean and save stormwater for future use while protecting communities from flooding and exposure to contaminated water. Changing how we manage stormwater has the potential to preserve access to water for future generations; prevent unnecessary illnesses, injuries, and damage to communities; and increase investments in green, climate-resilient infrastructure, with a foc

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The world’s forests face a dire threat. Each year, 6 to 9 million hectares (15 to 22 million acres, an area roughly the size of Denmark) of forests are permanently cleared and many millions more are degraded. But many decisions affecting forests. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Princeton Public Library

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson, writer of oft-challenged novels that speak to the modern experiences of young adults, once described censorship as “the child of fear, and the father of ignorance.” These words resonate with librarians always, though particularly loudly at this time of year, as Sept. 26 marks the beginning of Banned Books Week, […].

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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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CRA Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

What was your last CRA exam like? Did it run perfectly smoothly? Did you hand your CRA examiners your self-assessment, shake hands, and tell them you’ll see them next exam? . Probably not. Chances are it was a hectic week of pulling reports, responding to questions, pulling more reports, scheduling meetings, finding a different room with more privacy, and, and, and… all while you were trying to work on your everyday tasks. .

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Photo Credit: Daniel Foster. As members of the Housing Crisis Research Collaborative, the NYU Furman Center and the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley conducted an analysis of rental payments during the pandemic among a set of primarily affordable portfolios and compared the size and frequency of rent arrears for households that receive housing subsidies that adjust with income (like Housing Choice Vouchers) and unsubsidized households.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Alert and warning is one of the primary functions for emergency management agencies and first responders. You first need to detect the hazard, but then you need different ways to issue a warning. This then is the topic of this podcast with Matthew Straeb with Alert FM In the podcast we discuss the pros and cons of different technology tools being used today to issue warnings.

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Grants4Good

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Just released today!! Join me to discover how businesses and nonprofits can access grant funding on Ben Albert‘s fantastic podcast series! You may already be half-way to having a grant proposal ready and don’t even know it…tune in here: [link] From the host , Ben Albert: “Grant Writing For Dummies” w/ Margit Brazda Poirier, M.S., GPC of Grants4Good!!!!

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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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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Reducing carbon emissions in buildings will be critical to achieving the Paris climate goals and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Buildings represent 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions, including 28% in operational emissions and 11% in building materials and construction. Global building floorspace. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Princeton Public Library

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Sept. 10-19 marks Welcoming Week, an initiative begun by Welcoming America, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that leads a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by ensuring everyone belongs. In 2016, the municipality of Princeton joined this initiative as a Welcoming Town, and each year the Department of Human Services teams up with the library […].

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CRA Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In last week’s blog post , we outlined the milestones a regulator goes through during an exam. Now that you have a solid handle on how the examiners approach a CRA examination, it’s your turn to anticipate their approach and ensure a smooth review of your CRA program and bank performance. Announce upcoming exam to stakeholders. It’s imperative that your bank considers a regulatory exam as mission-critical and indicates that “all hands are on deck.” Your role as a CRA Officer is

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

According to the most recent Household Pulse Survey , a quarter of renters in New York State—nearly 1 million individuals—are behind on rent payments and have rental arrears. Of these renters, 38 percent predict that they are somewhat or very likely to be evicted sometime in the next two months. After a slow start in New York relative to states that did not use a legislative process to create new rental assistance programs, recent reports indicate an acceleration of obligations and d

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Disaster Zone podcast guest is John Scardena who hosts the Disaster Tough Podcast and also heads up Doberman EMG a consulting firm specializing in supporting government emergency management programs. In this podcast we have a wide-ranging discussion on a variety of emergency management topics from ranging from GIS to other technologies and how to address the integration of new technologies into an organization.

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Policy Chats

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In this episode, Senior Advisor of the California Council on Science & Technology Dr. Jun Bando talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the role science plays in public policy. About Jun Bando : K. Jun Bando is the Senior Advisor to the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST). She focuses on guiding strategic planning and organizational transformation to enhance CCST’s contributions to strengthening California’s policies with science.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has made existing knowledge about how, why and where people travel largely obsolete. Even as some cities recover, travel patterns have changed. One thing is clear: around the world, public transport ridership declined precipitously and has not. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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iGrantWriters

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Educators seeking funding know that getting a grant funded is no easy feat and demands all hands on deck. Weâ??ve all heard that the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over and expect different results. If you are spinning your wheels but not getting traction in getting funded, President of Grant Central USA, Rodney Walker wants to help you get to the front of the money-making line!

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CRA Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Your bank is steadfast in meeting the credit needs of all businesses both large and small in your communities. Your job is making sure you capture and identify all eligible community development activities going into a regulatory exam. But what about your regulator? Sometimes it’s helpful to consider the other side of the coin. This week’s article will outline the milestones regulators move through as they approach a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) bank examination. .

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The Market Urbanism Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Use zoning in American cities has caused a mismatch between what consumers want, and what developers are allowed to build.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

All forms of science can be beneficial to people working in the emergency management and disaster related fields of endeavor. However, when it comes to working with people and their relationship and thoughts about all phases of disasters, it is the social sciences that can help us most understand and communicate with the people and populations we serve.

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Policy Chats

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In this episode, Senior Advisor of the California Council on Science & Technology Dr. Jun Bando talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the role science plays in public policy. About Jun Bando : K. Jun Bando is the Senior Advisor to the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST). She focuses on guiding strategic planning and organizational transformation to enhance CCST’s contributions to strengthening California’s policies with science.

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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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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report warns, “India will see increased heat waves and heavy rainfall events, while glaciers will melt further, along with more compound events from rising sea-levels like flooding.” The report further states that “unequivocal human. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

One of the core elements of parks and recreation is not something super profound or complicated, but it is absolutely essential. When we get down to it, parks and recreation is about play. Play is an essential component of learning, development, creativity, connection, health and well-being, and so much more – and especially for kids. But, the reality is that there is a long history of Black, Indigenous and people of color being systemically excluded from, or made to feel unwelcome, in spaces li

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CRA Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

All successful programs have support from the top, and CRA isn’t any different! It’s important to keep your bank board and executive management briefed on your CRA program. But how do you do this? . In this dated but still relevant article published by the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston & San Francisco, Eric Rosengren and Janet Yellen state that “the CRA remains today a key element of the regulatory framework.

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The Market Urbanism Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Use zoning in American cities has caused a mismatch between what consumers want, and what developers are allowed to build.

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