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 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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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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Policy Chats

OCTOBER 2, 2020

In this episode, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Cesunica Ivey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about environmental racism. About Cesunica Ivey : Cesunica Ivey has a background in mathematics, civil engineering, and environmental engineering, and she received her Ph.D. from Georgia Tech in 2016.

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The City Fix

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Water is essential to human health and well-being. In cities, leaders strive to provide secure access to clean, safe and affordable water. In rural areas, farmers hope for adequate rain and healthy rivers to produce healthy crops. The coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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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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Policy Chats

OCTOBER 2, 2020

In this episode, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Cesunica Ivey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about environmental racism. About Cesunica Ivey : Cesunica Ivey has a background in mathematics, civil engineering, and environmental engineering, and she received her Ph.D. from Georgia Tech in 2016.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

California will require that all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the state be emissions-free by 2035 – a move that is expected to lead to more than a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and an 80% cut in. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In this episode, Bud Backer, Fire Chief for East Pierce County Fire and Rescue shares his department’s experience in responding to September 2020 wildland urban interface fires. These fires could have destroyed hundreds of homes. Only quick action and luck prevented that from happening. 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 information

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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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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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Policy Chats

OCTOBER 2, 2020

In this episode, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Cesunica Ivey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about environmental racism. About Cesunica Ivey : Cesunica Ivey has a background in mathematics, civil engineering, and environmental engineering, and she received her Ph.D. from Georgia Tech in 2016.

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GovCast

OCTOBER 2, 2020

As a microbiologist, Dr. Lloyd Hough from the Hazard Awareness & Characterization Technology Center at the Department of Homeland Security is leading research efforts during the pandemic to assist, inform and prepare the agency and public at large to best respond to the virus.

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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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FedHeads

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Dawn Simpson, Director in U.S. Government Accountability Office Financial Management and Assurance team, helped the FedHeads celebrate the 30 year anniversary of the CFO ACT. Listen here and for a deeper dive, check out GAO's report on this topic: [link] Dawn Simpson, Director in U.S. Government Accountability Office Financial Management and Assurance team, helped the FedHeads celebrate the 30 year anniversary of the CFO ACT.

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