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Sitting at the intersection of all other functions, grants managers are ideally positioned to support the planning, execution, and review of a foundation’s strategy by providing efficient operational support and easy access to accurate data. This webinar takes a deeper look at the multiple roles that grants managers can play within a foundation’s strategy lifecycle. https://hubs.ly/Q02Bthd40

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Join us on Thursday, May 2 for a discussion and interactive panel tied to the goals of the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Dave White, Chapter Lead Author for the Southwest will lead the the discussion around the chapter overview. This will be followed by an interactive panel featuring experts on heat and human health, water, agriculture and wildfires. Following the panel, audience members will be able to contribute to a discussion about the use of NCA5 for climate adaptation decision-making in Arizona, and the Southwest. Climate change is threatening water resources, increasing challenges to food and fiber production, and compromising human health in the Southwest. Effective adaptation requires flexible decision-making and the incorporation of technological innovation with Indigenous and local knowledge. More details and registration information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gM4RzeZA #NCA5 #climate

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Great news for citizen participation and better #LocalGov budgeting. Euna Solutions and Polco have joined forces to elevate local government strategic budgeting. Using Polco’s budget engagement tools with Euna’s budget management system, the public sector can create precise budgets and engage their communities in meaningful and productive ways. "Good budgeting is central for good governance and is critically relevant for residents, which is why public leaders need integrated, citizen-centric solutions.” – Abhi Nemani, senior vice president of product strategy at Euna Solutions. Learn more about this exciting partnership: https://lnkd.in/eK62rGT5 #EunaSolutions #Polco #StrategicPartnership #PublicBudgeting #GovernmentFinance #BudgetingTools #CommunityEngagement #PublicSectorAnalytics

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#WebinarAlert! Join our Thursday #webinar to learn what County Business Patterns and Nonemployer Statistics characteristics are available and how to use these economic data by industry to help make informed business decisions. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eb-A2qJi

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📣 RFP Announcement 📣 The Council recently published the RFP IHEA 2024000324 for Intentional Communities Research. This proposal is due June 3rd. Presentation slides about this opportunity are available here: https://lnkd.in/gtuZkA3S. The purpose of this solicitation is to provide funding to an individual or an organization in order to conduct a landscape analysis on intentional communities for people with disabilities in Colorado. The Council seeks to support policies and systems changes that both increase access to affordable, integrated, and inclusive housing and support self-advocates and families. Members of the Council need authoritative information and analysis about these communities in a Colorado context in order to understand the issue(s). To view the solicitation, please visit the Colorado VSS site located here:  https://lnkd.in/gR9PyX5x. If this direct link doesn't work, this is the site informational home page: https://lnkd.in/gMuMYSdx. Once on the Colorado VSS page, you do not need to be registered to view the documents. Go to the "View Published Solicitations" tab and when redirected to the details page, click attachments on the menu bar just below the solicitation. This will bring up the solicitation and associated documents available to download. Additionally, the solicitation will be available on https://lnkd.in/gh2AnGU4 within 1 business day of publishing on Colorado VSS. 

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Download the 2024 Grants Management Survey results, which spotlight evolving industry trends and obstacles.

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An excerpt from our popular Fundraising Field Guide, this blog post explains the strategies and tactics that cultivate major and planned gift donors: mid-level programs, donor-advised funds, donor surveying, prospect research, and more!

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Many #localgovernment agencies struggle to track, assess, and apply for #grantprograms. In this “101” workshop, participants will learn to assess the competitive viability and readiness of planning, infrastructure, and #programmaticprojects. Register today 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-2-XrxM

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🏡 Are you interested in learning about financing programs for home-energy upgrades in your #CDNmuni? GMF's CEF Resource Library offers a variety of tools and resources to help communities design or scale up local financing programs for energy upgrades. From guidebooks to case studies, find useful info on financing mechanisms, establishing a #PACEprogram, key considerations for on-bill financing programs, and more. Explore the CEF Resource Library 👇

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Get ready for the upcoming #DigitalEquity #SparkGrants funding cycle! Mark your calendars for May 16th to join members of the grant committee for an informational webinar to discover how you can secure funding of up to $25K. Learn about the cycle's focal points and ask any questions you may have: https://lnkd.in/gsDpzhnp

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🔥 NEW guide on federal funding including real examples from local governments! Looking for best practices on applying for federal funding with actual insights from your local government peers? What about some successful proposals for particular programs? USDN conducted interviews with local government sustainability staff who successfully obtained federal grant awards, local government-facing organizations who helped communities develop their federal funding applications, and federal program managers who lead popular funding opportunities for implementing sustainability projects. These interviews provided local lessons learned, best practices, and the best resources for local governments to leverage when pursuing federal funding. All of this content can be found in the new guide, Seeking Federal Funding: A Guide for Local Governments. Big thank you to our partners C40 Cities, Climate Mayors, and Southeast Sustainability Directors Network for their support! 💡 This document will continue to be updated with new proposals, grant opportunities, and more. You can thumb through the current snapshot of it in this post, but make sure to look at the most updated version going forward: https://lnkd.in/eSK3Vwe8 📧 If you’d like to help your colleagues and advance the field, please reach out to our Federal Engagement Director Cynthia McCoy, GISP to share your insights, proposals, and stories.

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Did yo know that donor stewardship is a crucial aspect of maintaining strong relationships with donors and ensuring continued support for a cause? By showing appreciation, providing impactful updates, and engaging donors in the mission, organizations can strengthen connections and foster long-term partnerships. Remember, donors are the lifeblood of any non-profit organization, so it's important not only acquire new donors but also retain existing ones through effective stewardship practices. Start prioritizing donor stewardship today and see the positive impact it can have on the sustainability of our cause. #nonprofits #nonprofitsofinstagram #smallnonprofits #nonprofitlife #nonprofitwork #supportnonprofits

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Our latest edition of National Civic Review is out! Read about transformative proposals for improving community governance, public health outcomes, local elections, city management, and local decision-making. #CivicEngagement🤝 https://ow.ly/pRXX50RsV0f

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Benefits of fundraising CRM for non-profits #1 Effortless Fundraising 1. It helps you understand donors better for personalized messages. 2. It sends out emails and reminders automatically to keep donors engaged. 3. You can plan and track fundraising events easily. 4. All donor info is kept in one place for easy access. https://lnkd.in/db4X2MXa #mfbdonate #fundrasing

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GrantsNow's collaborative features enable stakeholders to communicate and collaborate effectively on ethical issues, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. Through GrantsNow, stakeholders can collaborate in real-time on ethical considerations, discussing and resolving issues efficiently. By providing a centralized platform for communication and documentation, GrantsNow promotes transparency and accountability, ensuring that ethical decisions are made collaboratively and with full visibility. #grantsmanagement #grantsnow #preawards

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Do you know that BIA uses tribal enrollment data to inform funding allocations to tribes? This critical data is voluntarily provided by tribal government offices to BIA regional offices each year! If you are a member of the tribal government, please work with your teams to submit your 2024 enrollment data so you do not miss out on this important opportunity. #TribalData #Funding

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