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- Bouncing Forward from the Pandemic: Moving CT AheadCOVID-19 has from the outset been a disrupter and will likely lead to permanent changes in a variety of areas from retail markets to the use of commercial office space, the vitality of small businesses and the delivery of public services at the state and local level. In addition, Connecticut has the dubious distinction of […]Posted on September 20, 2020
- DPP Launches 3 New Focus Areas in Local & State Government, Diversity & Inclusion, and Urban PlanningThe Department of Public Policy (DPP) recently launched three new focus areas to allow Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) students the opportunity to specialize, and to support, the public service labor force in Connecticut and beyond. These focus areas were launched as of Fall 2020. The three new focus […]Posted on September 19, 2020
- Encore!Connecticut In-Person and OnlineEncore!Connecticut In-Person and Online Encore!Connecticut was co-founded over 10 years ago by Dr. Dave Garvey and Linda Friedman of the UConn Department of Public Policy to assist corporate and public sector professionals in transitioning their skills and experience into opportunities in the Connecticut nonprofit sector. Over the past decade nearly 200 corporate professionals have gone […]Posted on September 17, 2020
Upcoming Events
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Sep
25
Essential Skills for Grant-Writing10:30am
Essential Skills for Grant-Writing
Friday, September 25th, 2020
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Other Zoom
With Alyssa Goduti, UConn DPP Adjunct Professor and President & CEO of Ädelbrook
The success of any nonprofit or government organization is contingent on its mission, vision, governance, ability to run quality programs and most importantly on its ability to raise funds. Organizations with the knowledge, skills and expertise to seek out and successfully win grants are more likely to thrive in this increasingly competitive funding environment. This session will help you better understand how to identify grant opportunities and develop winning proposals. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice grant-writing skills based on practical examples from their organizations or experiences.
What will you learn?
This session will provide vital information about how to approach grant writing in today’s competitive environment. You will gain an understanding of how to research and identify appropriate grant opportunities, develop strategies for approaching the grant writing process, and learn how to develop compelling responses to each component of the proposal. We’ll use real life examples to help you practice proposal writing for your organizations so that you’ll be better prepared to deliver compelling and winning proposals.
Go to:
https://dpp.uconn.edu/collaborative/essential-skills-for-grant-writing-success/Contact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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Oct
1
Bouncing Forward from the Pandemic: Next Steps for Public Services Delivery in CT2:30pm
Bouncing Forward from the Pandemic: Next Steps for Public Services Delivery in CT
Thursday, October 1st, 2020
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Other Online
COVID-19 has from the outset been a disrupter and will likely lead to permanent changes in a variety of areas from retail
markets to the use of commercial office space, the vitality of small businesses and the delivery of public services at the state and local level. In addition, Connecticut has the dubious distinction of having the 48th (out of 51) rank on income polarization in the country, with 18.8 times as much income going to the top 20% than reaches the bottom 20%.
Rather than think of “bouncing back” to the previous status quo, the crisis offers an opportunity to get beyond “business as usual” to carry out a paradigm shift for public service delivery, and to move forward on economic and social justice issues.
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of advanced information technology at the state and local level and of moving forward to implement best practices across an array of service areas. It also exposed weaknesses in legacy systems that were not up to increased demand.
Panel 1: Bouncing Forward from the Pandemic: Next Steps for Public Services Delivery in CT
For more Info:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19-ATitHasm5ZsUMXUJFt-OKF3YbjkK76/view?usp=sharingContact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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Oct
15
Bouncing Forward from the Pandemic: Next Steps for Public Services Delivery in CT2:30pm
Bouncing Forward from the Pandemic: Next Steps for Public Services Delivery in CT
Thursday, October 15th, 2020
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Other Online
COVID-19 has from the outset been a disrupter and will likely lead to permanent changes in a variety of areas from retail
markets to the use of commercial office space, the vitality of small businesses and the delivery of public services at the state and local level. In addition, Connecticut has the dubious distinction of having the 48th (out of 51) rank on income polarization in the country, with 18.8 times as much income going to the top 20% than reaches the bottom 20%.
Rather than think of “bouncing back” to the previous status quo, the crisis offers an opportunity to get beyond “business as usual” to carry out a paradigm shift for public service delivery, and to move forward on economic and social justice issues.
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of advanced information technology at the state and local level and of moving forward to implement best practices across an array of service areas. It also exposed weaknesses in legacy systems that were not up to increased demand.
Panel 2: Bouncing Forward from the Pandemic: Economic Disparities,
School, Childcare, and Residential Integration
For more Info:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19-ATitHasm5ZsUMXUJFt-OKF3YbjkK76/view?usp=sharingContact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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Oct
23
Leading in Unclear and Challenging Times10:30am
Leading in Unclear and Challenging Times
Friday, October 23rd, 2020
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Other Online
With Anne Yurasek, Principal of Fio Partners
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders like you have been grappling with numerous and unexpected challenges across their programs, workforce, finances, and more. The future is uncertain, but as we look ahead to the next year, it is clear that the pandemic and racial justice movements will continue to have a significant impact. It will be critical for leaders to continue to evolve their practices, build resolve, support their people, and plan for what’s next.
What you will learn?
This session will provide a range of models, tools, and approaches to support your organization over the coming year including:
Scenario planning and decision making to ensure leadership alignment
Supporting remote teams and tips for virtual facilitation
Strategies for self-care and renewal.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore different approaches and discuss opportunities for implementation within their organizations.
For more Info:
https://dpp.uconn.edu/collaborative/leading-unclear-challenging-times/Contact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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Nov
20
Managing Unconscious Bias10:30am
Managing Unconscious Bias
Friday, November 20th, 2020
10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Other Online
With Kenya Rutland, KJR Consulting
For more info:
https://dpp.uconn.edu/collaborative/Contact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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