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 10, 2020

Children are often under-prioritized or even disregarded in urban planning and design. It’s estimated that up to 500 children die daily in road crashes around the world; thousands more incur injuries and psychological trauma from collisions with vehicles that can. 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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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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Princeton Public Library

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children ages birth to five years old and their families. Also, don’t forget to come visit us in the Community Room during the library’s express service hours! Storytelling Math Series Check out […].

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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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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

This is part one of our series on urban freight and achieving a “triple zero” bottom-line: zero emissions, zero road deaths and zero exclusion from core services and opportunities. A line of trucks files patiently into the Port of Shenzhen. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This year, the IAP2 North American Conference was held virtually due to the global pandemic. As sponsors of the event, we loved hearing the insights and advice from engagement experts across a range of industries. The post IAP2 2020 Conference – What We Learned appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Policy Chats

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In this episode, public policy student Sana Jaffery, real estate lawyer Scott Talkov, and Fair Housing of Riverside County program manager Nathan Cieszynski talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about options and resources for students who wish to terminate their leases due to COVID-19. About Sana Jaffery : Sana Jaffery recently found herself facing a housing issue, only to find out hundreds of students dealing with the same crisis.

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Princeton Public Library

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Life during the pandemic can feel uneven. Some of us are busier than ever, while others have more time on our hands than before, whether it’s because of reduced work hours, nonexistent commutes, or canceled social activities.

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First State Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA) speaks to Dionna Sargent, Vice President of Community Development at Cinnaire, about affordable housing, community development, and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Dionna shares her personal and professional background as well as her experiences and perspectives from working in the world of affordable housing finance and community development.

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PubWorks Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The PubWorks Fuel and Odometer Log supports the concept of Exceptions and PubWorks can flag five different kinds of Exceptions: A – the transaction represents a value A bove the expected value for m iles (or hours) per g allon . B – the transaction represents a value B elow the expected value for m ile s (or hours) per g allon . C – the transaction exceeds vehicle’s fuel C apacity .

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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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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

It’s essential to research your audience to ensure you understand the best ways to reach them. We have put together four simple steps to help you out. The post Understanding Your Audience to Help Drive Stakeholders to Your Project appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Policy Chats

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In this episode, public policy student Sana Jaffery, real estate lawyer Scott Talkov, and Fair Housing of Riverside County program manager Nathan Cieszynski talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about options and resources for students who wish to terminate their leases due to COVID-19. About Sana Jaffery : Sana Jaffery recently found herself facing a housing issue, only to find out hundreds of students dealing with the same crisis.

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Princeton Public Library

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What makes a community? What makes a community welcoming? And what makes it resilient? There must be space for joy. For the last four years the Department of Human Services and the library have joined with local community members and organizations to celebrate Welcoming Week, an initiative of Welcoming America.

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First State Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Mark Kennedy, Founder of SusuBean, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about his entrepreneurial journey. Stops covered along the way span from growing up the son of Caribbean immigrants in New York City and working in the financial services industry, to relocating to Delaware and building SusuBean—a fintech startup focusing on disrupting the payday lending industry by pioneering a more equitable approach to consumer lendi

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The Market Urbanism Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

If cities didn't require a certain amount of parking, the result would reflect market demand for parking and housing alike.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Mumbai’s suburban rail system is the world’s busiest, serving 7.5 million riders a day. This photo story is an attempt at documenting moments of precarious travel in Mumbai city, as part of a larger investigation focused on infrastructure design that. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Inland Rail is a huge project, involving 13 individual sections that span more than 1,700km. It is the largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia and one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the world. The post IAP2 Project Highlight – Inland Rail – Border to Gowrie Project appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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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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First State Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Mark Rucci, Senior Fellow with the Recover Delaware initiative at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), speaks with Troy Mix, IPA Associate Director. Mark defines venture capital, outlines seven elements of successful startup ecosystems, and speaks to the role of physical space in nurturing regional innovation and entrepreneurship.

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The Market Urbanism Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

If cities didn't require a certain amount of parking, the result would reflect market demand for parking and housing alike.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Left unchecked, urban freight will continue to be a major driver of the global climate crisis. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The data you receive is most likely the reason you use the Social Pinpoint in the first place. So, how can we make sense of all the data we receive in order to make informed decisions? The post The Importance of a Full Community Engagement Platform – from Digital Tools to Data Reporting and Analysis appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.

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Decisions That Matter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

On this episode Judy Smith discusses procurement in higher education. Judy has an impressive background in both healthcare and higher education, and she served as the Director of Procurement at the University of Michigan, where she worked for nearly 10 years. We dove into the main differences between purchasing for colleges and universities compared to state and local government procurement, how higher education is handling the pandemic and the warehousing issues that were caused by the PPE shor

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

On this month’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re diving deeper into the cover story of the October issue of Parks & Recreation magazine, “Glenn Harris: An Advocate for Racial Equity and Social Justice.” In the article, NRPA’s executive editor, Vitisia Paynich, interviewed our keynote speaker for the 2020 NRPA Annual Conference: A Virtual Experience, Glenn Harris.

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FedHeads

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The Data Coalition and former Commission on Evidence-based Policymaking executive, Nick Hart, shared results from the recent Chief Data Officer survey sponsored by Grant Thornton Public Sector and QLik. Important Links: Effective Data Governance: A Survey of Federal Chief Data Officers. [link] The Data Coalition and former Commission on Evidence-based Policymaking executive, Nick Hart, shared results from the recent Chief Data Officer survey sponsored by Grant Thornton Public Sector and QLik.

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The Market Urbanism Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Long derided for stagnant activity and subject to stereotypes, Appalachia's historic coal cities offer surprises.

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This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.

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