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Higher education cloud financial planning: A former CFO’s perspective

AWS Public Sector Blog

However, in my experience as a former chief financial officer (CFO) in higher education , financial planning for cloud computing is often not attended to with as much diligence. Frameworks for financial planning in higher education AWS offers two rich frameworks for this kind of financial planning.

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4 steps EdTechs can take to grow their profitability on AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

The education technology (EdTech) sector is rapidly evolving, leveraging the latest technical capabilities to continuously improve student learning and institutional objectives. However, as HolonIQ reports in its 2024 Global Education Outlook , funding sources slowed across the board in 2023, dropping 59% from 2022 levels.

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Meet the featured customer speakers for the Worldwide Public Sector Innovation Talk at re:Invent 2023

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services’ ( AWS) 12 th annual re:Invent conference offers a variety of events that educate attendees about cloud-related topics. Karen Johnson provides executive leadership for Administrative Services, Financial Management, and Information Technology at Covered California.

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Best practices for project management in the AWS Cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

Develop a governance strategy A governance strategy enables an organization to manage multiple cloud projects simultaneously in a flexible, coordinated, and interdependent way. This helps teams have a common framework, align on security and compliance requirements, and coordinate with the right personnel.

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Become a Grant Writing Pro: Certificate in Grant Writing Program for Beginners and Experienced Writers

Grant Central USA

These certifications provide applicants with the knowledge and skills needed to write grant proposals, understand the process and terminology of federal grants, and secure funding. Certifications can usually be obtained through universities, colleges, and nonprofit education organizations.

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Grant Writing Certificate: Your Path to Success as a Professional Grant Writer

Grant Central USA

Become educated in areas such as what funders are looking for, how to develop a proposal, and the types of materials you need to submit. Additionally, it is important for experienced grant writers to have experience with budgeting and other financial management skills to create a realistic project plan.

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Empowering Change: How Grant Writing Certification Transforms Nonprofits and Communities

Grant Central USA

In the dynamic world of nonprofit organizations, securing the necessary funds to fuel impactful initiatives is an ever-present challenge. Grant proposals, whether to government bodies, private foundations, or corporations, provide a vital avenue for securing these funds. Certification serves as a mark of credibility and expertise.