Summer Camp Programming
JULY 28, 2022
SHOW NOTES What’s that? Did you hear that Curt and Chris are doing another Magazine Style Podcast? You bet your biscuits you did! Check it out this week for all new answers to their top 9 topics! Special Bonus idea from Carrie this week too! They are still looking for a total of 10 topics. […]. The post SCP 164: Magazine Style Episode #4 appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
Reprogramming the City
JULY 11, 2022
Could the Future of Industry be Source Material for Adaptive Reuse? As industrial operations move away from dense and expensive urban cores, existing industrial buildings may offer a resourceful future of industry by repurposing their chimneys as building blocks for skyscrapers. Evolo’s Editor’s Choice for their 2021 Skyscraper competition went to the “Rebirth of Chimney” concept by China’s Jiahui Yao and Peng Zhang.
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Professional Grant Writer
JULY 26, 2022
Our team of professional grant writers talks a lot about nonprofit grant readiness. We are constantly assessing our clients to make sure they’re. The post Is your nonprofit ready to apply for a federal grant? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
The City Fix
JULY 5, 2022
As our colleagues have covered previously, there are clear health and environmental benefits to adopting electric school buses instead of their diesel counterparts, which account for more than 90% of the U.S. school bus fleet and result in harmful exhaust. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
Innovation—in a business context—is the systematic practice of developing and marketing breakthrough products and services for adoption by customers.
Peak Proposals
JULY 17, 2022
July 17, 2022 Writing a grant proposal usually requires a significant amount of collaboration with others. For large, high-dollar value proposals, it’s necessary to assemble a team. Other proposals that are less complicated may not require a formal team, but they will still require help, such as editing assistance or consultations with subject matter experts.
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Homeroom
JULY 19, 2022
By: Antoinette Flores, Senior Advisor, Office of Postsecondary Education The Department of Education (Department) is committed to ensuring that institutions of higher education (institutions) maintain high quality standards and strong student outcomes. As a member of the Federal triad, which under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) requires the Department to work in conjunction with.
Professional Grant Writer
JULY 19, 2022
A nonprofit client approached us with an interesting question: Is it worth my while to go after small grants (around $1,000 to $10,000). The post Are small grants worth the effort? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
The City Fix
JULY 11, 2022
To achieve more equitable, resilient, low-carbon societies, cities need big changes to critical infrastructure and systems. But ample research shows they can’t raise the investment needed for those big changes on their own. Municipalities depend on higher levels of government. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 29, 2022
New research reveals which aspects of the employee experience matter most to US frontline retail workers. Retailers must pay attention and act quickly or risk losing more than half their store staff.
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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.
Peak Proposals
JULY 17, 2022
Writing a grant proposal usually requires a significant amount of collaboration with others. For large, high-dollar value proposals, it’s necessary to assemble a team. Other proposals that are less complicated may not require a formal team, but they will still require help, such as editing assistance or consultations with subject matter experts. Keeping a proposal moving forward and coordinating everyone’s contributions can take a lot of work, and there are many potential obstacles that can prev
Google Public Sector
JULY 28, 2022
Student mental health is an important topic for institutions and the pandemic made this even more paramount. According to a recent CDC study , the less connected a student is to individuals at their schools, the more likely they are to experience mental health challenges. However, these connections don’t need to be solely physical to be beneficial.
Homeroom
JULY 27, 2022
By: Andrea Suarez Falken, Special Advisor for Infrastructure and Sustainability, U.S. Department of Education. On July 26, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) recognized 27 schools, five school districts, and four postsecondary institutions, as well as one state education agency official, at a Washington, D.C. ceremony for their efforts to cultivate sustainable, healthy facilities, wellness.
Professional Grant Writer
JULY 27, 2022
New nonprofits are often eager to start grant writing. Grants are often seen as free, easy money, given the abundance of foundations and. The post Getting started with nonprofit grant writing appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
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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.
The City Fix
JULY 28, 2022
Abating China’s transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, which accounted for about 11% of the world’s transport emissions in 2018, is key to meeting both national and global climate goals. In 2021, China updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), outlining ambitious.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
These emerging digital spaces use virtual reality, augmented reality, and other technologies to allow for lifelike experiences online.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 26, 2022
This is a guest post by Amir Elichai, the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Carbyne. The United States’ 911 system has been operating for over a half-century, providing aid in case of emergencies. When someone makes a 911 call, the call-taking professionals on the other end of the line ask a series of questions to obtain the information they need to dispatch the right responders to help. 911 call centers, or public safety answering points (PSAPs), often face funding challen
Microsoft Public Sector
JULY 25, 2022
Attention IT pros in the public sector! This Thursday, July 28 th , is your chance to dive into the specifics of using Microsoft Endpoint Manager to manage devices and apps for federal, state, and local governments, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Hosts Danny Guillory and Steve Thomas will talk about the capabilities available today—and shed some light on what’s up next.
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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.
Homeroom
JULY 15, 2022
By: Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Our nation’s future depends upon an educated and skilled workforce—especially as economic mobility is in decline and the world of work is rapidly shifting. The preparation of young people through career and college pathways is a powerful, evidence- and research-based approach.
Professional Grant Writer
JULY 6, 2022
A great way to determine a foundation’s giving practices is to look through their Form 990. With regard to private foundations, this. The post Reading the clues in a foundation’s Form 990 appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
The City Fix
JULY 28, 2022
Responsible for more than 70% of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, action by cities is clearly crucial to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. An important part of this effort is developing local GHG inventories and climate action.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
The term “food insecurity” refers to the economic and social conditions that limit access to safe, nutritious food—and sufficient amounts of it. More than two billion people worldwide experience food insecurity.
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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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 14, 2022
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Economics Centre published a new analysis that identified 14.4 billion euros in potential information technology (IT) savings across the European Union and United Kingdom healthcare sectors over the next five years—the equivalent of 5,665 euros per hospital bed—through the digital transformation of IT systems by migrating to the cloud.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 27, 2022
Samuel Leach, Director of Samuel & Co Trading, provides a helpful introduction to the world of Open-Source Software. In recent years, the government has advocated using Open-Source Software to improve flexibility, transparency, and accountability in web development. They stress the importance of being accessible, and the collaborative benefits this software poses.
Homeroom
JULY 13, 2022
By: Dawn Ellis, PhD, Liaison to Parents and Families, National Engagement Team, Office of Communication and Outreach In January 2022, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona shared his vision for education in America, which addressed the need for more meaningful and authentic parent and family engagement. Sara Morrison, a mother of five living in New York, Continue Reading.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JULY 29, 2022
We know that many grant professionals read a wide range of genres for both pleasure, but also for inspiration related to their professional work. So I suppose I shouldn’t have been as surprised by the large number of responses my request for book recommendations in our recent newsletter garnered in responses. I didn’t want to keep them all to myself, therefore, I present you with….
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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.
The City Fix
JULY 7, 2022
Cities are increasingly trying to discern what post-pandemic resilience will look like, especially in terms of mobility and public transport. And in Colombia, cities are known for their innovations in public transport systems — like Bogotá’s bus rapid transport and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 28, 2022
It may sound like an outdated term, but apprenticeship remains a powerful tool in today’s businesses for building skills, increasing collaboration, and retaining talent.
Center for Community Progress
JULY 18, 2022
On June 15, more than 900 people joined us for the 2022 VAD Academy —a day-long virtual bootcamp for professionals and community partners whose work and communities are impacted by vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) property challenges. Throughout the day, experts from Community Progress led trainings on the causes of systemic vacancy , the basics of land banking , what a property revitalization framework looks like , and more.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 28, 2022
Daily, lifelong exposure to blue light which comes from phones, computers and household fixtures can worsen with age. New research by Oregon State University state that blue light exposure can worsen with age , sugging limiting screen time to lessen the dangerous effects. The study used Drosophila melanogaster – which is a common fruit fly – as a model organism for their tests because of the cellular and developmental mechanisms it shares with other animals and humans.
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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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