DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 13, 2022

In September 2020 I penned an article entitled Battling Burnout as a Grant Professional where I shared several resources to help overcome the struggle. My number one suggestion was communication and transparency with your supervisor, because if you are not open and honest with your struggles, how can they be expected to improve the situation? A good boss can ease the burden, help determine the priorities, remove the “extras” that aren’t necessary to meet your organization’s mission, and so much

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Princeton Public Library

MAY 11, 2022

I’ve never been a big believer in coincidences. While something may seem accidental or random, I’ve always enjoyed the idea that there may be a little bit of magic behind it. Most of us have many interests and pursuits and lives, so to speak, and it can be helpful to keep them neatly wrapped in […].

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 10, 2022

Keith Krach is the former chairman and CEO of DocuSign. He has been recognized for his work in B2B Commerce and Digital Transaction Management. He has held leadership positions with Angie’s List and General Motors. Formerly he was Chairman of the board of Trustees for Purdue University. Lastly, he served as the Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment in the last presidential administration.

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

MAY 10, 2022

Grant readiness helps you determine if your organization is eligible and helps prepare your organization to start applying for grant funding. In order to start the grant process, the organization’s capacity has to be measured to ensure the best chance for success. “Winning a grant is not easy; on average, the odds of receiving a grant is between 10 – 20%.

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Park Leaders

MAY 10, 2022

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss new economic trends within park management. In the wake of the pandemic, park visitors have increased around the country. Yet, while the uptick in retention has been a silver lining, the population boom has led to new opportunities. As more tourists visit state parks, the more demand has taxed its resources.

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The City Fix

MAY 10, 2022

The latest findings from the IPCC paint a grim picture: Despite some signs of progress, the world’s chance of holding global warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) is shrinking — and with it, our ability to prevent the most dangerous. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Public Works Group Blog

MAY 9, 2022

In a blog post the other day I shared information about the No Code No Confidence website where people can put in their zip code and find out the status of building codes in their area. Today I am going to introduce a similar site called the National Building Code Adoption Tracking (BCAT) Portal. According to FEMA which hosts the site, the BCAT Portal is an interactive WebGIS map that tracks five hazards (flood, seismic, tornado, hurricane wind, damaging wind) and displays: Code adoption informa

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Careers in Government

MAY 7, 2022

unions are finding themselves on more solid ground when negotiating wages and benefits, prompting a surge of new picket lines. The post Why Labor Unions Have Suddenly Increased in Popularity appeared first on Careers in Government.

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The Market Urbanism Report

MAY 11, 2022

Since urbanists have been advocating for ADUs (accessory dwelling units), they should throw ACUs (accessory commercial units) into the mix.

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CarahCast

MAY 13, 2022

The future of storage is here at Dell Technologies with powerful, efficient, and intelligent enterprise arrays. Hear from subject matter experts on the Dell Technologies advantage and how it can accelerate your transformations with multi-dimensional data storage, protection, and much more! The future of storage is here at Dell Technologies with powerful, efficient, and intelligent enterprise arrays.

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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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Public Works Group Blog

MAY 7, 2022

In June 2021 FEMA released a Building Codes Toolkit for Building Owners and Occupants. While I encourage everyone to check out the publication, I thought I would summarize some of the main points here in addition to adding a few of my own suggestions. Why do we have modern building codes? There are four primary reasons: To minimize accidents and damages and related insurance claims To eliminate squalor and impacts to health To support local government in ensuring health and safety to taxpayers T

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 11, 2022

Call for Contributions Call for Chapters URL & Submission Link: [link] boisestate.edu/ supportingstudentparents/home Kelsey Keyes and Ellie Dworak, librarians at Boise State University, are writing a book about supporting students with parenting responsibilities in the academic library, to be published by ACRL in 2023. In order to feature a variety of perspectives from across the academic library community, we invite you to share your stories, experiences, examples, anecdotes, or case studie

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The Market Urbanism Report

MAY 11, 2022

Since urbanists have been advocating for ADUs (accessory dwelling units), they should throw ACUs (accessory commercial units) into the mix.

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CarahCast

MAY 10, 2022

Exodus Intelligence employs some of the world's most advanced reverse-engineers and exploit developers to provide government agencies the unique ability to understand, prepare, and defend against the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. Exodus also provides customers with actionable threat intelligence including deep vulnerability analysis, detection and mitigation guidance, and tooling to test defenses.

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Decisions That Matter

MAY 10, 2022

On this episode of Decisions That Matter, Procurated Founder & CEO, David Yarkin, interviews Deltek's Paul Irby to get his thoughts and understand the data behind the biggest trends impacting cooperative purchasing. Paul Irby is a Principal Research Analyst on Deltek’s SLED Market Analysis team. Learn more about how GovWin IQ enables companies to identify early stage opportunities, plan strategically, build relationships and navigate the competitive landscape.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 11, 2022

Working Book Title: Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices Book Publisher: Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Proposal Submission Deadline: June 24, 2022 Book Website: [link] Overview: There is an urgent need to reimagine the academic librarian hiring process in a way that prioritizes inclusion while minimizing unrealistic burdens on candidates if the profession is to truly become welcoming and diverse.

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FedHeads

MAY 10, 2022

FedHeads hear from NSC’s Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation, National Security Council, Carole House, about government-wide efforts to tackle evolving cyber and digital innovation security challenges. FedHeads hear from NSC’s Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation, National Security Council, Carole House, about government-wide efforts to tackle evolving cyber and digital innovation security challenges.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

MAY 10, 2022

In the spirit of registration opening yesterday for the 2022 NRPA Annual Conference , I wanted to replay one of our Coffee Talks from last year’s conference, when I had the opportunity to talk with Ignacio Gallegos and his grandmother, Leticia DeLaFuente. Ignacio has been a participant in the programs through Fox Valley Special Recreation Association in Illinois for the last 11 years, which he says has helped him find purpose in life.

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Decisions That Matter

MAY 10, 2022

On this episode of Decisions That Matter, Procurated Founder & CEO, David Yarkin, interviews Deltek's Paul Irby to get his thoughts and understand the data behind the biggest trends impacting cooperative purchasing. Paul Irby is a Principal Research Analyst on Deltek’s SLED Market Analysis team. Learn more about how GovWin IQ enables companies to identify early stage opportunities, plan strategically, build relationships and navigate the competitive landscape.

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Paul Cairney

MAY 10, 2022

Update 16.6.22 The panel received 87 applications, with around 25 applicants having substantial track records in teaching and research. As such, around 20 people did not make the shortlist despite being appointable at our grade 7 or 8 level.

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FedHeads

MAY 9, 2022

FedHeads Robert Shea and guest host Doug Criscitello welcome authors Richard Beck and John O'Brien to discuss key lessons in driving performance improvement in government. You can find their book "Engaging the Organization in Effective Performance Management: Translating Vision into Results" on Amazon. FedHeads Robert Shea and guest host Doug Criscitello welcome authors Richard Beck and John O'Brien to discuss key lessons in driving performance improvement in government.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 9, 2022

Call for Freelance Writers on Library and Info Industry Topics Are you an info pro looking to get more writing experience? Information Today, Inc. (ITI) provides opportunities for paid freelance writing and reporting. ITI is looking for info pros to write occasional articles covering news, trends, and events/conferences in the field. The pay is $200 per article, with a minimum word count of about 800 words.

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Government Technology Insider

MAY 12, 2022

Last year, on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. Among other important measures this piece of legislation seeks to fund critical programs to drive economic recovery and to make the temporary fixes permanent through investment in modernization. As the pandemic continues to be a significant issue throughout the country, the $1.9 trillion plan lays out a framework to invest in America’s economic recovery.

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