Peak Proposals
DECEMBER 22, 2019
Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. In this post, we’re going to focus on a different topic for a more targeted audience. The topic is research funding. The content will be most relevant to US-based academics. However, many of the principles will also apply to researchers based outside of the US as well as to nonprofits.
Let's Talk Parks
AUGUST 13, 2019
1.21 Programming for Success with Chris Bass. Episode play icon. 1.21 Programming for Success with Chris Bass. From developing program ideas, evaluating success, and managing teams, there’s so much to know when it comes to recreation programming. It’s one of the most rewarding elements of a parks and recreation career – to develop programs that make a difference in the community.
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Princeton Public Library
DECEMBER 29, 2019
Check out this month’s recommendations for upcoming events at the library and around town, and new picture books, curated by Youth Services department staff, for children up to 5 years and their families. Musical Tots Storytime Children ages 18 months to 5 years are invited to experience music through books, movement, rhythm and improvisation in […].
Data.gov
DECEMBER 18, 2019
A 2018 report from the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) gathered recommendations and ‘lessons learned’ from the 2017 hurricane season on how to improve resiliency across the marine transportation system. The report notes that “over the course … Continued. The post After the storms: Research on How to Improve Marine Transportation System Resilience after the 2017 Hurricane Season appeared first on Data.gov.
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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.
Social Pinpoint
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Finding beauty in simplicity can be a rewarding undertaking. Application of this principle can be found in life and community engagement! The post Can We Overcomplicate Community Engagement? appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
OCTOBER 9, 2019
A man walks into the room. He is extremely handsome and quite tall (at least for his time, about 520 years ago). He is neither fat nor thin. In fact he likes his food and drink, he is fond of convivial dinners with good food and wine. His circle of friends is small but select, much more so than his large circle of enemies and opponents. One of his friends is his neighbour, Lisa Gherardini.
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Public Works Group Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
We made it – National Preparedness Month is here, and we are prepared! If you followed along, congratulations to you too! Below is a photo of the result of our efforts in our household over the last 20 weeks. As you can see, we ended up buying a regular plastic container I was able to find last week at Meijer for $5 on sale, and then with a 10% discount using mperks, we were able to get it for $4.50.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
AUGUST 12, 2019
Three million dollars. That’s how much Kyle Giersdorf just won at the Fortnite World Cup — a video game competition held at the Arthur Ashe tennis stadium in New York. That’s right. He won $3 million playing video games in a place typically reserved for the US Open. eSports, or video game competitions, isn’t new, but it is a growing trend. So much so that eSports is starting to make a space for itself in the world of parks and recreation.
ParkTalk podcast
JULY 5, 2019
Finance professionals Sue Stanish, Tom Sawyer and Eric Anderson shed light on financial strategies that help maintain the Naperville Park District’s Aaa bond rating and readiness to meet future challenges. Finance professionals Sue Stanish, Tom Sawyer and Eric Anderson shed light on financial strategies that help maintain the Naperville Park District’s Aaa bond rating and readiness to meet future challenges.
Media Policy Center
JANUARY 21, 2019
Martin Luther King was a champion of economic justice and repeatedly spoke about the disparities in American society. In 1967, Dr. King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) started planning a demonstration that would bring thousands of working poor to the National Mall in Washington D.C. They called it the “ Poor People’s Campaign ,” and with it they hoped to highlight the economic disparities in American society.
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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
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
After you finish writing your grant proposal, is there any way to know if it is any good? Someone emailed this question to us recently, and we imagine others have wondered this as well. If your grant proposal receives funding, that’s obviously a sign that you did a good job, but is there any way to know before you submit your proposal if it’s any good?
The Market Urbanism Report
MARCH 17, 2019
I took a 3-year, 30-city cross-country tour to study American cities. Here's what I learned along the way about our nation's demography, housing and culture.
Princeton Public Library
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Mary Oliver’s “The Summer Day,” ends with the question, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your wild and precious life?” The library wants to empower you to find the answer with our new community resource guide, EngagePrinceton.org. The website features three main sections: About Us, Event and Community Resources.
Data.gov
MARCH 7, 2019
The U.S. Coast Guard maintains an archive of historical vessel position movements, collected through the Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS). Originally designed to improve maritime safety and security, these historical vessel position records have proven to be a valuable resource … Continued. The post Of Sturgeon and Ships appeared first on Data.gov.
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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.
Social Pinpoint
DECEMBER 17, 2019
With a new decade quickly approaching, it's time to reflect on our community engagement strategies and think about how these trends will change in the upcoming year. The post 2020 Community Engagement Trends appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
AUGUST 22, 2019
I am the founding editor of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (IJDRR), which began publishing in August 2012 with just four papers. Seven years later, the submission rate is equivalent to about 1,500 manuscripts per year (although the rejection rate is over 80 per cent). Two years ago, the journal published its first issue to contain 100 papers.
FedHeads
JULY 25, 2019
The FedHeads have hit the road again - this time to the Association of Government Accountants annual conference in New Orleans, LA. And that's not all - guest host - and honorary FedHead - Carlos Otal joins the pod to cover for Robert Shea, who is on assignment. The FedHeads have hit the road again - this time to the Association of Government Accountants annual conference in New Orleans, LA.
Decisions That Matter
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Jason Soza , Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions reads from his article, "Embrace the 'Why?'" , where he discusses the importance of thinking critically and outside of the box to improve procurement. Jason served as the Chief Procurement Officer of Alaska to cap a 20-year career in public purchasing. Jason was also elected President of NASPO in 2018 by his peers across all fifty states.
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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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
AUGUST 5, 2019
I think it’s fair to say that many times when people enter a career field, they do so with intentions of advancing in that career and continuing to progress, learn and grow. Of course, there are those moments of complacency that can creep up, and often we’re so busy with the work at hand that we don’t even think about the next steps in our career. Sometimes it’s just that taking that step toward your own professional development seems like a daunting task – especially if you don’t know where to
ParkTalk podcast
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Listen as yoga teacher Sarah Weyenberg leads you through a meditation to release tension. Listen as yoga teacher Sarah Weyenberg leads you through a meditation to release tension.
GovCast
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
With a passion for helping people and roots in creative arts, Alycia Yozzi discusses her current initiatives at the CIO Council to transform government IT in areas including workforce, acquisition, design, development and more.
Media Policy Center
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Claremont McKenna Students on a Career Finding Path Visit The Media Policy Center from Media Policy Center on Vimeo. The post Students on a Career Finding Path Visit The Media Policy Center appeared first on Media Policy Center.
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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.
The Market Urbanism Report
APRIL 7, 2019
California and Oregon both consider state housing bills that will allow dense development near transit. Can this become model housing legislation elsewhere?
Princeton Public Library
DECEMBER 6, 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, I find myself thinking about my reading goals for next year. When it comes to reading for pleasure, most people (including me) tend to stick to what they know. Downtime is such a rare commodity that you want to spend it reading the books you know you’ll like — […].
Data.gov
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
To a federal statistical agency like the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), there’s nothing more satisfying than providing needed information that can facilitate more informed analysis and policy decisions on a national and regional level. EIA recently launched its new Hourly … Continued. The post Hourly Electric Grid Monitor reports new information on U.S. electricity demand, net generation, and interchange collected by the U.S.
Social Pinpoint
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Community engagement can transform communities. By encouraging public participation in projects that impact society it facilitates fair, equitable, and sustainable outcomes. The post 6 Reasons Why Public Participation and Community Engagement are Important appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
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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.
Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
JULY 5, 2019
In 1973, when I was a young undergraduate, I was taught the rudiments of the philosophy, theory and methodology of science. In the library of the London School of Economics there was an entire shelf that contained 29 well-thumbed copies of Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (Kuhn 1970). This was standard reading on many courses in the social sciences.
FedHeads
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Robert and Francis wrap up Season 2 of FedHeads with their favorite moments from the year, give some listener shout outs to our most supportive fans, and wish all our guests, listeners, and supporters a safe and happy holiday season. Robert and Francis wrap up Season 2 of FedHeads with their favorite moments from the year, give some listener shout outs to our most supportive fans, and wish all our guests, listeners, and supporters a safe and happy holiday season.
Decisions That Matter
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Jason Soza , Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions reads from his article, "Embrace the 'Why?'" , where he discusses the importance of thinking critically and outside of the box to improve procurement. Jason served as the Chief Procurement Officer of Alaska to cap a 20-year career in public purchasing. Jason was also elected President of NASPO in 2018 by his peers across all fifty states.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
DECEMBER 31, 2019
Since New Year’s Eve falls on the same Tuesday as the release of a new episode, we felt it would be fitting to reflect on the past year and share some of our resolutions moving into 2020. On this episode, we discuss the ways we’re both going to make sure self-care is a priority in the new year. As much as it gets thrown around as a buzzword these days, it’s so important, and absolutely necessary in order to be our best selves.
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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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