Summer Camp Programming
JULY 28, 2022
SHOW NOTES What’s that? Did you hear that Curt and Chris are doing another Magazine Style Podcast? You bet your biscuits you did! Check it out this week for all new answers to their top 9 topics! Special Bonus idea from Carrie this week too! They are still looking for a total of 10 topics. […]. The post SCP 164: Magazine Style Episode #4 appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
Reprogramming the City
JULY 11, 2022
Could the Future of Industry be Source Material for Adaptive Reuse? As industrial operations move away from dense and expensive urban cores, existing industrial buildings may offer a resourceful future of industry by repurposing their chimneys as building blocks for skyscrapers. Evolo’s Editor’s Choice for their 2021 Skyscraper competition went to the “Rebirth of Chimney” concept by China’s Jiahui Yao and Peng Zhang.
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Professional Grant Writer
JULY 26, 2022
Our team of professional grant writers talks a lot about nonprofit grant readiness. We are constantly assessing our clients to make sure they’re. The post Is your nonprofit ready to apply for a federal grant? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
The City Fix
JULY 5, 2022
As our colleagues have covered previously, there are clear health and environmental benefits to adopting electric school buses instead of their diesel counterparts, which account for more than 90% of the U.S. school bus fleet and result in harmful exhaust. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
Innovation—in a business context—is the systematic practice of developing and marketing breakthrough products and services for adoption by customers.
Homeroom
JULY 19, 2022
By: Antoinette Flores, Senior Advisor, Office of Postsecondary Education The Department of Education (Department) is committed to ensuring that institutions of higher education (institutions) maintain high quality standards and strong student outcomes. As a member of the Federal triad, which under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) requires the Department to work in conjunction with.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 14, 2022
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Economics Centre published a new analysis that identified 14.4 billion euros in potential information technology (IT) savings across the European Union and United Kingdom healthcare sectors over the next five years—the equivalent of 5,665 euros per hospital bed—through the digital transformation of IT systems by migrating to the cloud.
Professional Grant Writer
JULY 19, 2022
A nonprofit client approached us with an interesting question: Is it worth my while to go after small grants (around $1,000 to $10,000). The post Are small grants worth the effort? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
The City Fix
JULY 11, 2022
To achieve more equitable, resilient, low-carbon societies, cities need big changes to critical infrastructure and systems. But ample research shows they can’t raise the investment needed for those big changes on their own. Municipalities depend on higher levels of government. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 29, 2022
New research reveals which aspects of the employee experience matter most to US frontline retail workers. Retailers must pay attention and act quickly or risk losing more than half their store staff.
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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.
Homeroom
JULY 27, 2022
By: Andrea Suarez Falken, Special Advisor for Infrastructure and Sustainability, U.S. Department of Education. On July 26, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) recognized 27 schools, five school districts, and four postsecondary institutions, as well as one state education agency official, at a Washington, D.C. ceremony for their efforts to cultivate sustainable, healthy facilities, wellness.
Center for Community Progress
JULY 18, 2022
On June 15, more than 900 people joined us for the 2022 VAD Academy —a day-long virtual bootcamp for professionals and community partners whose work and communities are impacted by vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) property challenges. Throughout the day, experts from Community Progress led trainings on the causes of systemic vacancy , the basics of land banking , what a property revitalization framework looks like , and more.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 27, 2022
Samuel Leach, Director of Samuel & Co Trading, provides a helpful introduction to the world of Open-Source Software. In recent years, the government has advocated using Open-Source Software to improve flexibility, transparency, and accountability in web development. They stress the importance of being accessible, and the collaborative benefits this software poses.
Professional Grant Writer
JULY 6, 2022
A great way to determine a foundation’s giving practices is to look through their Form 990. With regard to private foundations, this. The post Reading the clues in a foundation’s Form 990 appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
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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 City Fix
JULY 28, 2022
Abating China’s transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, which accounted for about 11% of the world’s transport emissions in 2018, is key to meeting both national and global climate goals. In 2021, China updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), outlining ambitious.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 15, 2022
The term “food insecurity” refers to the economic and social conditions that limit access to safe, nutritious food—and sufficient amounts of it. More than two billion people worldwide experience food insecurity.
Homeroom
JULY 13, 2022
By: Dawn Ellis, PhD, Liaison to Parents and Families, National Engagement Team, Office of Communication and Outreach In January 2022, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona shared his vision for education in America, which addressed the need for more meaningful and authentic parent and family engagement. Sara Morrison, a mother of five living in New York, Continue Reading.
Grants4Good
JULY 12, 2022
“Do not do more today than you can completely recover from by tomorrow.” – Greg McKeown Do you find it easy to pace yourself while working as a grant professional, nonprofit leader, or fundraiser? Do you have time to complete all you want to do in any given day while also finding time to relax […]. The post The Importance of Pacing Ourselves appeared first on Grants4Good.
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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 28, 2022
Daily, lifelong exposure to blue light which comes from phones, computers and household fixtures can worsen with age. New research by Oregon State University state that blue light exposure can worsen with age , sugging limiting screen time to lessen the dangerous effects. The study used Drosophila melanogaster – which is a common fruit fly – as a model organism for their tests because of the cellular and developmental mechanisms it shares with other animals and humans.
Professional Grant Writer
JULY 27, 2022
New nonprofits are often eager to start grant writing. Grants are often seen as free, easy money, given the abundance of foundations and. The post Getting started with nonprofit grant writing appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
The City Fix
JULY 28, 2022
Responsible for more than 70% of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, action by cities is clearly crucial to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. An important part of this effort is developing local GHG inventories and climate action.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 29, 2022
The divide between rural and urban communities has widened as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes rural communities’ economic recovery further behind. How can leaders put rural regions on track to thrive?
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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera
Homeroom
JULY 25, 2022
By: Richard Cordray, Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid For many, summer is a time for family trips and backyard BBQs, but it is not all fun and games. Before we know it, many students will be rushing to complete summer assignments before heading back to school. Here at. Continue Reading. The post Federal Student Aid’s Summer Assignment: Modernize the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS®) appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JULY 19, 2022
Cyber insurance has been around for about 20 years. These insurance policies cover common cyber-related losses, such as those associated with data breaches and ransomware attacks that result in loss of business or disruptions. But while more.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 18, 2022
As security risks increase in complexity, and data expands exponentially, cybersecurity strategies need to simplify – and streamline. In a world where cybercrime is evolving at a rapid pace, the role of a cybersecurity professional is one of constant vigilance and high stakes. As the volume of data increases exponentially, the vast majority (83%) of cybersecurity professionals say they are struggling to cope with the sheer volume of security alerts, with IDC data revealing that this can lead to
State Tech Magazine
JULY 28, 2022
Today’s state and local agencies are savvy about the power of the internet, particularly as they emerge from the pandemic, and they are interested in providing citizens with the means to accomplish tasks through government websites. It’s one thing to explain to city residents, for example, how to obtain a guest parking pass for visitors, but it’s another thing entirely to allow a visitor to print a pass on the spot.
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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.
The City Fix
JULY 7, 2022
Cities are increasingly trying to discern what post-pandemic resilience will look like, especially in terms of mobility and public transport. And in Colombia, cities are known for their innovations in public transport systems — like Bogotá’s bus rapid transport and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 28, 2022
It may sound like an outdated term, but apprenticeship remains a powerful tool in today’s businesses for building skills, increasing collaboration, and retaining talent.
Homeroom
JULY 28, 2022
By: Kaitlin Thach, ED Summer Intern For many students in higher education, internships are an entryway into the workforce, offering them an opportunity to work in their field of choice and gain first-hand insight into a potential career field without long-term commitment. While time in higher education is an important period for students to grow, Continue Reading.
FedTech Magazine
JULY 29, 2022
From an IT worker’s perspective, networks are the lifeline of a federal agency. Low network latency is essential to both citizen services and project and mission execution. Seamlessly upgrading networks to achieve higher speeds is critical if the IT staff hopes to meet increasing demands for network resources without upending the current infrastructure.
Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI Director of Loss Control & Risk Management
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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