Professional Grant Writer
AUGUST 1, 2023
Grant writing can be a confusing endeavor, especially for new nonprofits, or even established nonprofits that have simply never gone through the grant. The post How grant writing works appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 1, 2023
Extreme heat events have emerged as a pressing threat to our communities, with devastating consequences on public health, local infrastructure and vulnerable populations. It’s a problem facing cities of all sizes from coast to coast. This summer, Phoenix, Arizona, hit 31 straight days of highs reaching 110 degrees.
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FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2023
Federal agencies’ interest in Backup as a Service has grown with the recognition that they need to recover quickly from ransomware attacks, which have increased over the past two years. Once considered a state and local government and critical infrastructure problem, ransomware is giving federal cybersecurity professionals greater cause for fear following a Russian-backed Cl0p ransomware gang’s breach of the Department of Energy and several other agencies.
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 1, 2023
The UK government launches a £40 million fund to drive local digital advancements and maximise 5G benefits across various sectors This significant step towards unleashing the potential of 5G technology by introducing a £40 million fund. This fund of many, by the UK government aims to stimulate local digital revolutions and capitalise on the benefits of 5G connectivity nationwide in Britain.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2023
Customer satisfaction and government haven’t always gone hand in hand. Today, however, state and local governments are determined to provide citizens with the same level of service they expect from their banks, internet providers or doctor’s offices. In the private sector, focusing on customer service makes obvious sense. After all, if one store or manufacturer fails to meet consumers’ expectations, their competitors will happily take their business.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 1, 2023
Middle managers: they’re beleaguered. Maligned. Miscast. But new research reveals the clear competitive advantage the best middle managers bring—and the vital role they stand to play in the future of work.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 1, 2023
Indian banks have shown strength in the recent global banking turmoil. However, times remain uncertain—banks could develop multi-dimensional resilience capabilities to thrive in the future.
Disaster Zone blog
AUGUST 1, 2023
Our pets are like family.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 1, 2023
In this edition of The Quarterly Interview: Provocations to Ponder, eminent economist and tech historian W. Brian Arthur looks at how businesses can adapt to a world of continued uncertainty.
GovLoop
AUGUST 1, 2023
Ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has been an important objective in communities and workplaces around the country, but an additional concept — belonging — has emerged as a powerful goal of its own. In fact, some experts say that belonging is more important than inclusion. Belonging essentially means that people feel welcome in a certain group, can be their authentic selves, and have a meaningful voice.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 1, 2023
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
CRA Today
AUGUST 1, 2023
Community development lending is a critical tool for driving impact and building stronger communities, but it requires a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management. Compliance professionals and lenders are essential partners in this process, working together to identify hidden opportunities and navigate complex regulations and requirements.
GovPilot
AUGUST 1, 2023
With pickleball's rising popularity, people across the country are looking for a chance to play the sport in their communities. Local governments like yours need to factor this growing popularity into public space planning, building courts, handling court rentals, and beyond.
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 1, 2023
Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) filed a lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, alleging false claims and data scraping Social media giant X, under the ownership of Elon Musk, took legal action against the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) on Monday. X alleges that CCDH made false claims of hate speech increasing on the platform and encouraged advertisers, both political and commercial to boycott the platform.
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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.
Grant Central USA
AUGUST 1, 2023
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - [July 17-18] - Distinguished grant writing expert, Rodney Walker, founder of Grant Central USA, achieved resounding success with the recently held Two-Day Grant Writing Class in Anchorage, Alaska. The event received commendations from attendees, with Hionia Kalugin, one of the participants, expressing, "You will never regret it. This is one of those classes that you need to take in order for you to make strides within your organization.
Park Leaders
AUGUST 1, 2023
“I really wanted to tell the truth behind the beautiful scenery.” In a world of rugged landscapes and unpredictable elements, park rangers and first responders face challenges that test their limits. Sometimes that work can include critical tasks such as searching for missing hikers. Andrea Lankford is a former National Park Service ranger who joins to share her insights on the importance of firefighting and law enforcement in parks.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 1, 2023
The tourism industry can make the most of available tech to draw customers, resolve existing pain points, and set the stage for a sustainable future.
GovCast
AUGUST 1, 2023
There’s been quite a bit of development around AI in the federal government over the past year. We take a look back at how various federal leaders from different agencies are grappling with its challenges and benefits to agency missions.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 1, 2023
Marketing; sales; marketing spend; spend efficiencies; sales efficiencies; sales growth; marketing growth; digital media; marketing sponsorship.
CarahCast
AUGUST 1, 2023
When agencies/organizations understand cloud economics of cloud computing, they can optimize their investments and obtain the greatest value for the warfighter and addressing mission needs. Listen to hear Keith Nakasone, Senior Transformation Strategist of the Public Sector at VMware discuss cloud economics with VMware VP, Yvette Edwards. When agencies/organizations understand cloud economics of cloud computing, they can optimize their investments and obtain the greatest value for the warfighter
Microsoft Public Sector
AUGUST 1, 2023
Understanding compliance between Commercial, Government and DoD offerings: There remains much confusion as to what service supports what standards best. If.
Peak Proposals
AUGUST 1, 2023
When you come across a funding opportunity that looks like it is a good fit, it can be tempting to start work on it immediately, especially if the deadline is only a few weeks away. But jumping into the writing phase without first reading through the solicitation carefully is always risky. Among other things, it can lead you to miss an important deadline: the deadline for submitting questions to the funder about the solicitation.
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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
GovLoop
AUGUST 1, 2023
In today’s world, organizations weighed down by legacy IT have trouble adapting, and one of the most significant measures of an agency’s flexibility is how much it relies on the cloud. But whether an agency goes all in for XaaS or tries more limited cloud services, pivoting to cloud technology requires a management strategy that sees years down the road.
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
AUGUST 1, 2023
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Items of interest related to CED in North Carolina: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies: large numbers of low-cost rental units ($600 monthly or less) are disappearing in every state and being replaced with higher-rent units.
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