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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
Super Library Marketing
JULY 18, 2022
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. Self-absorbed. Screen-obsessed. Entitled. Lazy. Those are just four of the many stereotypes I’ve heard about young adults. I’ve raised two Gen-Zers. My daughters, now aged 18 and 22, are hardworking and socially conscious. They set boundaries for their work-life balance. They have an easier time setting down their phones than I do.
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Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 22, 2022
Mark Warren discusses ransomware attacks and why the NHS is particularly vulnerable. Mark Warren is Marketing Director at Osirium and has extensive experience in IT as a vendor and customer in application development and cybersecurity. I’ve been with the company for just about three and a half years now. I’ve got a long history in IT in all sorts of different parts of technology, both as a buyer and a seller.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JULY 21, 2022
July is Disability Pride Month—a month commemorating the 1990 passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, and recognizes that disabilities are a part of human diversity.
Partnership for Public Service
JULY 22, 2022
The Partnership for Public Service announced on July 19 that Josh Josa of the U.S. Agency for International Development is the winner of the 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® “Sammies” People’s Choice Award. The Partnership’s Jordan LaPier interviewed Josa, an inclusive education specialist, and discussed how he has leveraged U.S. resources and influence to promote educational opportunities in developing nations for children and youth with disabilities.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 18, 2022
The supply chain is the interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods take before their assembly and sale to customers.
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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JULY 22, 2022
You know the exact feeling I am talking about. You just got the email from a funder announcing the next round of grant applications, including an accompanying workshop. Even if it’s not mandatory, you feel obligated to attend. Even though you have written this grant every year for the past five years. Even though you get awarded every year. Even though the workshop has been the same presentation for the past five years.
The Market Urbanism Report
JULY 21, 2022
Permitting and licensing is now required for some of America's most basic industries.
Super Library Marketing
JULY 20, 2022
Watch the Episode Now. The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 151: In this episode, I’ll introduce you to a new social media platform launched by the AARP called Senior Planet Community. This is an excellent promotional opportunity for libraries. I’ll share what I’ve learned about this new site. Kudos in this episode go to the Racine Public Library.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 19, 2022
Liam Canavan illustrates the potential that technology can have in improving patient care, including reducing waiting times for medical diagnosis and treatment. Liam Canavan, the Healthcare Specialist at the eponymous Loadbalancer.org , discusses the vital role that technology can have in improving patient care. Enhancing patient care is a key priority for hospital Executives across the private and public sectors.
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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.
ParkTalk podcast
JULY 22, 2022
Former business owner Marty Ceranek tells how he successfully transitioned to retirement and why he enjoys volunteering at Naperville Park District. Former business owner Marty Ceranek tells how he successfully transitioned to retirement and why he enjoys volunteering at Naperville Park District.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 22, 2022
Data lakes are becoming increasingly common in many different workloads and geospatial is no exception. A data lake allows you to store all your structured and unstructured data at any scale, as-is, which can help you break down data silos between data and data types and incorporate multiple types of analytics features, like machine learning, to get the most insight from your data.
Iron Sharpens Iron
JULY 21, 2022
Mary Campbell, Director of Housing Services at New Kensington CDC joins hosts Leon Robinson and De’Wayne Drummond to talk about the many layers of what it means to be a housing counselor, the critical role of these advocates, and the need for more supports for affordable, stable housing and opportunities for home ownership. Mary has seen it all, been it all, and supports Philadelphians on their path to home ownership, fights for citizens to stay in their homes, and for the policies, programs and
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
JULY 21, 2022
The August issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, titled, “ Homelessness: How Can I Help? ” The article explores how homelessness continues to be a serious social and public health issue in the U.S., and how park and recreation agencies are increasingly helping to support their community members who are experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
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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.
GovPilot
JULY 21, 2022
Americans are increasingly frustrated with the public sector. While the rising distrust in government is often directed at the Federal government, leadership at the state and local levels aren’t quite off the hook.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 21, 2022
Registration is still open for the IMAGINE 2022 conference presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington, the IMAGINE 2022 conference will bring together education, state, and local leaders for a full day of learning about the latest innovations and best practices in the cloud to help transform communities.
Barrett & Greene
JULY 19, 2022
by Diana Urban, former Chair of the Connecticut General Assembly Committee on Children, presently founder and president of Protecting Kids and Pets Partnership ??. Buffalo, Sandy Hook, Uvalde, Parkland, Columbine, Pearl High School. Terrible tragedies and many opinions as to what went wrong. Anguished cries about red flags that were ignored, including mental health issues, early childhood trauma, social media posts, the availability (or straight up purchase) of high-powered weapons.
Princeton Public Library
JULY 19, 2022
The library’s main stairwell evokes a ship-like feeling. In fact, on a few occasions, patrons and staff members have reenacted part of the Titanic scene in which the protagonists, Jack and Rose, stand, arms outstretched, on the bow of the boat. Beautifully designed by Hillier Architecture, the open staircase is unimpeded by sound barriers on […].
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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
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
JULY 19, 2022
As you likely know, we are currently celebrating Park and Recreation Month here at NRPA and at park and recreation departments across the country throughout the month of July. And there’s also a special week that takes place in July that we are big fans of — Latino Conservation Week, which is taking place now through July 24. Launched in 2014, Latino Conservation Week is an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation and was created to support the Latino community getting outdoors and participating
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 20, 2022
This is a guest post by Juli Stover, chief strategy officer of eVisit. eVisit is a leading enterprise care delivery platform built for modern health systems and hospitals. In March of 2022, eVisit was selected to receive cloud computing credits from Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a part of the AWS Health Equity Initiative , a $40 million, three-year global commitment supporting organizations that are developing solutions to advance health equity. eVisit’s role as a participant in the AWS Health Eq
Citizen Lab
JULY 19, 2022
In-person town halls have long been the foundation of community engagement for local governments. A tried and tested method for engagement, in-person meetings provide a moderated forum for people to voice their opinions directly to their officials. But they are far from perfect. In fact, they can be quite exclusionary and can skew governments’ views on what their community (or the loudest… The post ??
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JULY 18, 2022
-- " Anaheim considers asking voters for 2% ticket tax on Disneyland, other venues ," Orange County Register From the article: With Anaheim planning to balance its budget with borrowed money for the next few fiscal years, Councilman Jose Moreno wants to let city voters decide whether to put a 2% tax on tickets to theme parks and other large venues – a move that could potentially raise from $55 million to $82 million a year for city services and projects.
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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.
Social Pinpoint
JULY 17, 2022
Here's how to ensure that you receive timely, insightful, and cost-effective feedback that will make your initiative successful. The post How an Online Community Engagement Strategy Saves Time appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Google Public Sector
JULY 20, 2022
Today, we’re proud to announce that Google Workspace has achieved the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) Impact Level 4 (IL4) authorization. This is an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to serving the needs of federal, state, local, and education entities, through our recently launched Google subsidiary, Google Public Sector. In an environment with a handful of legacy technology providers, public sector customers now have more choice to pick a secure communications and collaboration
Iron Sharpens Iron
JULY 21, 2022
Mary Campbell, Director of Housing Services at New Kensington CDC joins hosts Leon Robinson and De’Wayne Drummond to talk about the many layers of what it means to be a housing counselor, the critical role of these advocates, and the need for more supports for affordable, stable housing and opportunities for home ownership. Mary has seen it all, been it all, and supports Philadelphians on their path to home ownership, fights for citizens to stay in their homes, and for the policies, programs and
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JULY 18, 2022
Yesterday, I really wanted to check out some parks in South Salt Lake, and I went for a bike ride to do so when the temperature was 106 °. Not too smart (did help me lose some weight). I was struck by how this one playground facility in Fitts Park was the only one I've ever seen with shade screens. I doubt it was to deal with the heat specifically. More for design aesthetics probably, but increasingly these kinds of measures should be taken within parks and place planning, to make places more re
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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