Peak Proposals

MARCH 23, 2020

Image by VektorKunst from Pixabay. For many of us, the global spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 over the last few weeks has increasingly disrupted our lives. In addition to coping with the threat of illness or managing an active case of the coronavirus, many families are also bracing themselves for an uncertain financial future. In the US, where shelter-in-place orders have started to roll out over the last week, small businesses are starting to struggle, with many already forced to layoff staf

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First State Insights

MARCH 27, 2020

Damian DeStefano, Director of the State of Delaware's Division of Small Business, talks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about programs and approaches being put in place to support Delaware's small businesses through COVID-19 disruptions. This interview was recorded on March 26, 2020.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

MARCH 27, 2020

As I write, the Covid-19 pandemic is ramping up in many countries. So is the response by academic authors. In 2015 Gaillard and Gomez published an interesting paper on the "disaster research gold rush". It was inspired by some thoughts expressed in 1967 by eminent sociologists of disaster on problems associated with researching transient events (Dynes et al. 1967).

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Princeton Public Library

MARCH 26, 2020

We watched from a distance. Wuhan, China. Italy. Nearly impossible for most Americans to imagine unless you were paying attention. Attention to the SARS epidemic in the early 2000s. Attention, even, to plot lines from particular novels – “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel, “Severance” by Ling Ma, or “The Stand” by Stephen King.

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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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iGrantWriters

MARCH 23, 2020

Many nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies are eager to secure grant money for their cause and projects. However, some are not in a position to qualify for grants yet because they are not grant-ready. If you were to ask new founders of nonprofits if they are grant ready, most would say, "Yes" we are ready to receive grants based on their surface understanding of matter.

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GovCast

MARCH 27, 2020

Greg Rivera, a lifelong technologist, discusses how software intelligence solutions like CAST's can help federal agencies in their IT modernization initiatives and help digital leaders make better decisions on their software assets.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

MARCH 26, 2020

Disclaimer: Today’s episode was previously recorded and focuses on how parks can help save fireflies, which is the cover story of the April issue of Parks & Recreation magazine. We recognize some of the topics discussed on this episode are more difficult to implement at this time during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we hope you find the topic interesting and that it will give you some ideas for the future.

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Decisions That Matter

MARCH 24, 2020

*Note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of March 2020. At the time of recording fewer than 100 cases of COVID-19 had been reported in the United States. In this episode of Decisions That Matter, we sit down with Diane Palmer-Boeck to discuss her innovative approaches to solving common staffing issues and staying ahead of the technological curve.

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GovCast

MARCH 23, 2020

Gerard Badorrek is leading the charge in a government-wide effort to implement robotic process automation to solve workforce challenges and empower employees to perform higher-value work.

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FedHeads

MARCH 23, 2020

On episode 98, the Fedheads share details of the global pandemic Coronavirus and agency's response to Covid-19 and what's next for federal employees. They discuss how agencies ensure their employees are safe and where to seek resources. On episode 98, the Fedheads share details of the global pandemic Coronavirus and agency's response to Covid-19 and what's next for federal employees.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

MARCH 24, 2020

Disclaimer: Today’s episode was previously recorded and focuses on the importance of mentoring in parks and recreation. While we recognize some of the topics discussed on this episode are more difficult to implement at this time during the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to think of creative ways you can continue to connect with your community, while following all local, state and national ordinances and guidelines.

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Decisions That Matter

MARCH 24, 2020

*Note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of March 2020. At the time of recording fewer than 100 cases of COVID-19 had been reported in the United States. In this episode of Decisions That Matter, we sit down with Diane Palmer-Boeck to discuss her innovative approaches to solving common staffing issues and staying ahead of the technological curve.

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ParkTalk podcast

MARCH 23, 2020

Preschool teachers and program managers share their excitement about a new curriculum that helps kids learn and thrive. Preschool teachers and program managers share their excitement about a new curriculum that helps kids learn and thrive.

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The Market Urbanism Report

MARCH 22, 2020

The theory ignores existing real estate data and the potential for change within the sector.

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iGrantWriters

MARCH 24, 2020

Every year billions of dollars are given away through grants. Most are distributed to well-deserving nonprofit organizations and government agencies to make our world and communities a better place to live. Yet, a number of organizations have not discovered how to take advantage of these opportunities. They have not hired a professional grant writer and are uninformed about how to acquire grants skillfully.

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The Market Urbanism Report

MARCH 22, 2020

The theory ignores existing real estate data and the potential for change within the sector.

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iGrantWriters

MARCH 22, 2020

Choosing a good grant writer can sometimes be a challenge, especially if this is your first time and you are uncertain how to start. It is important that you do your due diligence before hiring anyone, especially a freelance grant writer or grant consultant because each one has different strengths you can use to your advantage. However, you will not know this unless you do your homework and a thorough job of investigating them and their work before hiring them.

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