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Local actors have a lot to juggle and the options for equitable development programming can be overwhelming. So how can community leaders determine which strategies and programming to pursue? A toolkit we published this spring alongside Greater Ohio Policy Center offers a roadmap for identifying suitable equitable development programming that is driven by an evaluation of a community’s unique assets. By Casey Terry, AICP and Erica Spaid Patras: https://lnkd.in/eUkYuAbT

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Drawing on data from over 1,000 organizations, PEAK Grantmaking's 2023 Grants Professionals Salary Report provides valuable insights into compensation trends, benefits, and workplace practices in the grantmaking community. By leveraging this data, you can make informed decisions about your career, advocate for your professional growth, and contribute to a more equitable future for the sector. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZPDrDCB

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🚀 Just launched: The Indiana Community Development Toolkit   Designed by the IEDC to support local governments, economic developers and community partners, this toolkit is a practical, Indiana-specific guide for navigating development projects. It covers everything from housing and downtown revitalization to infrastructure upgrades.   Whether you're just starting or deep into negotiations, the toolkit offers: ✅ Readiness assessments ✅ Intake and evaluation templates ✅ Sample documents and incentive guides   It’s built to streamline decision-making, strengthen partnerships and help communities leverage state, federal and local resources for maximum impact.   Explore it. Adapt it. Put it to work for your community. https://lnkd.in/gc7yPmBq

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NEW: Federal grantmaking is a complex process that often leaves out smaller groups and rural communities. The latest Justice in Perspective brief highlights a microgrant funding strategy, which helps fill this gap by broadening the reach of federal public safety grants: https://lnkd.in/gFukA6yR   One example: Microgrants helped more rural counties access funding for a violent crime reduction initiative. While 44% of direct grants went to police departments serving rural counties, 72% of microgrants reached these communities.   Justice in Perspective is a series led by former U.S. Assistant Attorney General and CCJ Senior Fellow Amy Solomon exploring the complexities of federal justice funding, policy, research, and operations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guTyRtHz  

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As researchers, policymakers and others around the world work to address climate change, an initiative led by MCW is aimed at ensuring that local efforts are centered on those most at-risk — Milwaukee residents that lack access to clean energy and would be most affected by energy-related pollution. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUDY2X3A #ClimateChange #Research #Milwaukee #MCWKnowledge

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💥 New: Grant Writer’s Toolkit from NAWB & Lightcast 💥 NAWB is proud to partner with Lightcast to share a new resource designed to help workforce development professionals put data to work when pursuing grant funding. The Grant Writer’s Toolkit offers step-by-step guidance for using labor market data and visualizations within Lightcast’s Developer tool so you can: 💡 Highlight workforce demands in your region 💡 Demonstrate how your organization is driving impact in the community 💡 Pursue the funds that keep your workforce initiatives thriving This partnership reflects NAWB’s commitment to equipping boards with practical tools that strengthen funding opportunities and amplify workforce impact. https://lnkd.in/eeAXvFR7 #NewResource #GrantWriting #Impact #Workforce #WorkforceMatters #Data #Results #NAWB

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