John Burton

Local governments today must bridge strategic plans with budgets to reclaim public trust and support. The key lies in mastering the "Three C’s": Capacity, Competence, and Collaboration, with the aid of purpose-built technologies to optimize community outcomes.   Download our recent eBook, "The Way Forward: 5 Essential Steps for Strategic Planning" to discover actionable insights into how you can transform your strategic planning approach: https://bit.ly/3zkFB3A #StrategicPlanning #BudgetBetter

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🌟 Day 132 - Grant Number 118 - Grant Alert: 🌟 🌐 Empower Your Community’s Internet Resiliency with ISOC Foundation’s Grant! 🚀 Grant Opportunity Alert! The Internet Society Foundation is thrilled to announce the Resiliency Grant Program, dedicated to enhancing internet connectivity in areas vulnerable to natural and climate-related disasters. 🔹 What We Offer: Grants up to $500,000 for projects that: - Develop community networks. - Fortify infrastructure against environmental threats. - Enhance local capacity to manage, repair, and re-establish connectivity post-disaster. 🔹 Who Should Apply: - Non-profits with a track record in internet resiliency or disaster recovery. - Organizations capable of managing substantial grants and contributing to a globally connected, secure, and trustworthy internet. 🔹 Application Period: - Starts: June 11, 2024 - Ends: July 30, 2024, 21:00 UTC - Submit in English, French, or Spanish via our Fluxx grants management system. 🔹 Prepare Now: Ensure your organization is registered in Fluxx ahead of the application window to streamline your submission process. 💡 Think your organization can help communities stay connected in the face of disaster? Apply to transform connectivity resiliency and make a lasting impact! Visit us. https://lnkd.in/gEtsJmXZ 📧 Questions? Reach out to [email protected]. Don’t miss the chance to make a significant difference—prepare your application today! #ChanakyaAdvisors #InternetResiliency #ISOCFoundation #NonProfitFunding #DisasterRecovery #CommunityNetworks #TechForGood #DigitalDivide #ClimateAction

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AI County Compass: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Local Governance and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence - National Association of Counties: AI County Compass: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Local Governance and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence  National Association of Counties http://dlvr.it/T9sm8p #ai #artificialintelligence

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Our new video “CTHRU Statewide Spending for Beginners” will teach you how to use CTHRU to view information on spending by Commonwealth departments, the vendors receiving public expenditures, and how to export the data. https://lnkd.in/ecaSmiyq

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Find out how the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security is revolutionizing access to criminal justice information with the Criminal Justice 360 Cross-Tracking System created by Egen. Learn how this central data hub improves criminal justice transparency and drives informed policy decision- making: https://lnkd.in/g6JR6X-B #ClientSuccess #CreateNewPossibilities

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What grant management challenges does your nation face? Use AmpliFund's Tribal Government Guide to Managing Grants to learn how to best navigate common roadblocks. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gUm7NKUK #MoreThanSoftware #AmpliFund #TribalHub #TribalHubCommunity #grantmanagement

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So many ways you can inform the first ever National Nature Assessment! Check out the webinar series below! #nature #science

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AI County Compass: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Local Governance and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence - National Association of Counties: AI County Compass: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Local Governance and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence  National Association of Counties http://dlvr.it/TB4Qz5 #ai #artificialintelligence

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Our experts help state and local governments develop a more organized and efficient process for preparing, managing, and reporting grants. Discover how Guidehouse bridges the gap between grantor and recipient: https://lnkd.in/eXT8SN3m

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Inadequate resources coupled with unmet expectations, can not help but create exclusionary conditions. We won’t change what isn’t working by simply complaining about it. Check out NIEER’S report on how states can bring Home-based Child Care into the PPK community by equipping them to rise, instead of holding them back. “Exploring Funding for Family Child Care in Public Preschool Programs addresses how much (based on cost) and how FCC educators should be funded. The report highlights that inadequate state pre-K funding makes it difficult to create a high-quality mixed delivery system, especially one that is inclusive of FCCs.”

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Are you interested in learning about voter accessibility? Vermont has many options for making voting more accessible. For in-person voting, you can: ⭐ Use the Omni Ballot tablet accessible voting system at the polls. ⭐Bring a person of your choice into the voting booth with you for assistance. This person cannot be your employer or your union representative. ⭐Bring a magnifying glass to help read the ballot. ⭐Bring a list of candidates with you into the polls. ⭐Ask an election official to help you fill out your ballot. If you make a mistake on your ballot, do not panic - ask an election official for another ballot (maximum of 3). Other options for casting your vote: ⭐You may request to have a ballot dropped off at your home by two Justices of the Peace. You may also access a ballot online on the MyVoterPage; print it; and drop it off at your Town Clerk’s office. To access the MyVoterPage, please visit: https://mvp.vermont.gov The Omni Ballot system is available at most Town Clerk's office in Vermont for early voting, and at the polls on November 5th. To learn more about the Omni Ballot voting system, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gfCCUhiQ

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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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Don't miss the upcoming training session to discover how North Carolina local governments can effectively use the remaining ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). Our team of professionals will share valuable insights and practical tips to maximize funding. Register now: https://okt.to/npKDie #ARPA360Training #FinancialManagement #GrantManagement

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Webinar: Our experts share insights from The Chronicle of Higher Education’s 2024 Institutional Assessment Survey. Join us for “Institutional assessment: From obligation to innovation” on Wednesday, July 24. Register now: https://wtr.mk/hwid29zx #Watermark #HigherEd #EdTech #webinar #assessment #higheredassessment #institutionalassessment

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🚀 Don't miss our webinar on navigating municipal funding strategies! Learn about government structures, agency processes, and innovative contracting to secure the funding your community needs. Avoid pitfalls, meet deadlines, and use data to strengthen proposals. Sign up with code "GAMETIME" at https://lnkd.in/gQg5GADB! #Funding #Webinar #CommunityWellbeing #GovernmentFunding #InnovativeContracting #RegisterNow 🌟

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