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The Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits and Grant Making

Peak Proposals

Image by VektorKunst from Pixabay. For many of us, the global spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 over the last few weeks has increasingly disrupted our lives. In addition to coping with the threat of illness or managing an active case of the coronavirus, many families are also bracing themselves for an uncertain financial future. In the US, where shelter-in-place orders have started to roll out over the last week, small businesses are starting to struggle, with many already forced to layoff staf

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Supporting Delaware's Small Businesses through COVID-19

First State Insights

Damian DeStefano, Director of the State of Delaware's Division of Small Business, talks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about programs and approaches being put in place to support Delaware's small businesses through COVID-19 disruptions. This interview was recorded on March 26, 2020.

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Covid-19 and the Disaster Research Gold Rush

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

As I write, the Covid-19 pandemic is ramping up in many countries. So is the response by academic authors. In 2015 Gaillard and Gomez published an interesting paper on the "disaster research gold rush". It was inspired by some thoughts expressed in 1967 by eminent sociologists of disaster on problems associated with researching transient events (Dynes et al. 1967).

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Princeton Public Library

We watched from a distance. Wuhan, China. Italy. Nearly impossible for most Americans to imagine unless you were paying attention. Attention to the SARS epidemic in the early 2000s. Attention, even, to plot lines from particular novels – “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel, “Severance” by Ling Ma, or “The Stand” by Stephen King.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

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.

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5 Tips To Winnings More Grants Faster

iGrantWriters

Every year billions of dollars are given away through grants. Most are distributed to well-deserving nonprofit organizations and government agencies to make our world and communities a better place to live. Yet, a number of organizations have not discovered how to take advantage of these opportunities. They have not hired a professional grant writer and are uninformed about how to acquire grants skillfully.

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Season 3 Episode 9 - Software Intelligence with Greg Rivera, VP CAST Highlight

GovCast

Greg Rivera, a lifelong technologist, discusses how software intelligence solutions like CAST's can help federal agencies in their IT modernization initiatives and help digital leaders make better decisions on their software assets.

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How Parks Can Ensure Fireflies Continue to Shine Bright — April Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Disclaimer: Today’s episode was previously recorded and focuses on how parks can help save fireflies, which is the cover story of the April issue of Parks & Recreation magazine. We recognize some of the topics discussed on this episode are more difficult to implement at this time during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we hope you find the topic interesting and that it will give you some ideas for the future.

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Are You Grant-Ready?

iGrantWriters

Many nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies are eager to secure grant money for their cause and projects. However, some are not in a position to qualify for grants yet because they are not grant-ready. If you were to ask new founders of nonprofits if they are grant ready, most would say, "Yes" we are ready to receive grants based on their surface understanding of matter.

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Episode 5 - Diane Palmer-Boeck, CPO of Plano, TX

Decisions That Matter

*Note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of March 2020. At the time of recording fewer than 100 cases of COVID-19 had been reported in the United States. In this episode of Decisions That Matter, we sit down with Diane Palmer-Boeck to discuss her innovative approaches to solving common staffing issues and staying ahead of the technological curve.

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Season 3 Episode 8 - Gerard Badorrek, Chief Financial Officer, GSA

GovCast

Gerard Badorrek is leading the charge in a government-wide effort to implement robotic process automation to solve workforce challenges and empower employees to perform higher-value work.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

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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The Importance of Mentoring in Parks and Recreation — Episode 062

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Disclaimer: Today’s episode was previously recorded and focuses on the importance of mentoring in parks and recreation. While we recognize some of the topics discussed on this episode are more difficult to implement at this time during the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to think of creative ways you can continue to connect with your community, while following all local, state and national ordinances and guidelines.

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How To Choose A Grant Writer

iGrantWriters

Choosing a good grant writer can sometimes be a challenge, especially if this is your first time and you are uncertain how to start. It is important that you do your due diligence before hiring anyone, especially a freelance grant writer or grant consultant because each one has different strengths you can use to your advantage. However, you will not know this unless you do your homework and a thorough job of investigating them and their work before hiring them.

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Episode 5 - Diane Palmer-Boeck, CPO of Plano, TX

Decisions That Matter

*Note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of March 2020. At the time of recording fewer than 100 cases of COVID-19 had been reported in the United States. In this episode of Decisions That Matter, we sit down with Diane Palmer-Boeck to discuss her innovative approaches to solving common staffing issues and staying ahead of the technological curve.

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Episode 98: Navigating COVID-19

FedHeads

On episode 98, the Fedheads share details of the global pandemic Coronavirus and agency's response to Covid-19 and what's next for federal employees. They discuss how agencies ensure their employees are safe and where to seek resources. On episode 98, the Fedheads share details of the global pandemic Coronavirus and agency's response to Covid-19 and what's next for federal employees.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

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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S16 - Episode 01 - The “Why” Behind our New Preschool Curriculum

ParkTalk podcast

Preschool teachers and program managers share their excitement about a new curriculum that helps kids learn and thrive. Preschool teachers and program managers share their excitement about a new curriculum that helps kids learn and thrive.

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Is America Really Facing A Retail Apocalypse?

The Market Urbanism Report

The theory ignores existing real estate data and the potential for change within the sector.

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Is America Really Facing A Retail Apocalypse?

The Market Urbanism Report

The theory ignores existing real estate data and the potential for change within the sector.

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