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Stop playing it safe and pitch your ideas

Partnership for Public Service

We need more change agents in government—people who feel empowered to make suggestions, pitch ideas and push for change. The prerequisites for innovation—an important part of our Public Service Leadership Model —are cultivating the right mindset that lets go of fear and judgment, along with developing the skills to make an effective pitch.

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Promoting Hybrid Collaboration in North Carolina

GovLoop

The divide contributes to people being left out of the future government workforce, and so to close the gap, NCDIT’s new Office of Digital Equity and Literacy is working to ensure that all residents can access the connectivity they need. Public speaking, conflict resolution and problem-solving are a few examples.

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Episode 64: Bridging the Racial Wealth Divide with NCRC’s Community Development Fund

CRA Today

government material) All rights reserved. In addition to this work, Marisa is also a board member of the non-partisan political action committee, Latinas Lead California and a Senior Advisor to America’s Homeowner Alliance.

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Unlocking Funding Opportunities: Achieving Grant Writing Certification in the Nonprofit Sector

Grant Central USA

Many courses also have components dedicated to teaching grant writers about specific types of grants, such as for government grants or foundation grants. Federal Grants: Federal government agencies offer competitive grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. The benefits of becoming a certified grant writer are numerous.

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Learn Something New With Our April Online Training LineUp

GovLoop

Mitigating Insider Threats in Government Agencies Whether driven by malicious intent or negligence, insider threats can compromise national security, disrupt operations, and expose sensitive data. PT to hear from government and industry experts about understanding the evolving insider threat landscape and its impact on government agencies.

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Nonprofit Funding in 2025: Preparing for Shifts Under a New Federal Administration

Grants4Good

Build and Strengthen Relationships with Government Officials Engagement with local, state, and federal representatives is crucial. Margit’s passion is public speaking, coaching, and teaching others through her self-paced online course, All About Grant Writing. Margit Brazda Poirier, GPC, M.S.