NCDD Network Calls: Strengthen Connections, Deepen Impact
At NCDD, we believe that dialogue and deliberation thrive when we invest in relationships and collaborative spaces. Our NCDD Network Calls are designed to bring together practitioners, scholars, and advocates in the field to exchange ideas, cultivate relationships, build capacity, and through shared learning and community-building strengthen our collective efforts in advancing dialogue and deliberation.
These calls serve as a space for meaningful conversations, knowledge-sharing, and strategic collaboration—helping to deepen our work and foster stronger connections within our network. Whether you are a longtime member or new to NCDD, we invite you to join these conversations and contribute your insights.
Looking to join the network calls below?
There are a few ways to sign up to join these calls. Fill out the form(s) below:
Interested in starting a new network call?
If you have an idea for a new network call on a specific theme or topic, we’d love to explore it with you! Reach out to NCDD's Executive Director Keiva Hummel at [email protected] to discuss how we can support and develop new opportunities for connection.
These calls serve as a space for meaningful conversations, knowledge-sharing, and strategic collaboration—helping to deepen our work and foster stronger connections within our network. Whether you are a longtime member or new to NCDD, we invite you to join these conversations and contribute your insights.
Looking to join the network calls below?
There are a few ways to sign up to join these calls. Fill out the form(s) below:
- NCDD Network Call Interest Form (Media Collaborative, Emerging Leaders)
- NCDD Higher Ed Exchange Interest Form
- Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy: BUILD Community of Practice
Interested in starting a new network call?
If you have an idea for a new network call on a specific theme or topic, we’d love to explore it with you! Reach out to NCDD's Executive Director Keiva Hummel at [email protected] to discuss how we can support and develop new opportunities for connection.
Current NCDD Network Calls
Higher Education Exchange
Tailored for faculty and staff in higher education engaged in dialogue and deliberation work, this monthly 60-minute session offers a unique platform to form a community of practice. Share insights, learn from peers, and stay informed about current trends in a relaxed environment. Each meeting features a brief thematic presentation, followed by an engaging Q/A session. Agenda Doc available here. If you are interested in joining these calls, fill out the NCDD Higher Ed Exchange Interest Form. These calls will be monthly from 1-2pm Eastern, 10-11am Pacific (until May and then calls will restart in the Fall).
Upcoming meeting dates:
Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy Monthly Forum
An open forum for dynamic discussions, innovative idea exchanges, and meaningful connections with practitioners from across the country, all focused on amplifying democratic engagement. Connect with fellow facilitators, mediators, and civic leaders to exchange insights, explore new strategies, and engage in conversations that strengthen democracy in your community. These 90-minute calls will be monthly on the first Thursday starting in June from 2-3:30pm Eastern, 11-12:30am Pacific. Learn more about the Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy Initiative at: ncdd.org/practitionermobilization. If you are interested in joining these calls, please fill out this interest form.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy BUILD Community of Practice
BUILD Community of Practice is a lab and learning space for conflict engagement and other practitioners who are working on pro-democracy efforts. It is also a ‘connecting space’ for lay and professional practitioners who are just beginning to explore how to bring their skills to community-building and democracy spaces. These 90-minute calls will be monthly on the second Thursday from 1-2:30pm Eastern, 10-11:30am Pacific. Learn more about the BUILD Community of Practice at: ncdd.org/communityofpractice. If you are interested in joining these calls, please fill out this interest form.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Media Collaborative
This call focuses on strengthening the connection between dialogue, deliberation, and journalism. Join us for discussions on how media can support democratic engagement. These calls will be monthly on the second Friday from 1-2pm Eastern, 10-11am Pacific. Find call info in the notes doc.
Upcoming meeting dates:
NCDD Monthly Member Call
Be part of a vibrant space where ideas flourish and connections grow! NCDD’s monthly member calls bring together leaders, practitioners, and enthusiasts of dialogue and deliberation on Zoom every third Wednesday at 2 pm Eastern, 11 am Pacific. Each call is an opportunity to engage with fellow members, share updates, and learn about projects shaping the future of our field in a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere. Want to get in on the conversation? Join NCDD as a member and receive exclusive invites to these dynamic discussions. Current members, watch for your invitation on the NCDD-MEMBERLIST listserv. If you need clarification on your membership status, please contact our ED Keiva Hummel at [email protected].
Upcoming meeting dates:
Emerging Leaders
A space for practitioners aged 35 and under to explore how the NCDD network can support and uplift new and emerging leaders in the field. Find information from past calls in the notes doc.
Tailored for faculty and staff in higher education engaged in dialogue and deliberation work, this monthly 60-minute session offers a unique platform to form a community of practice. Share insights, learn from peers, and stay informed about current trends in a relaxed environment. Each meeting features a brief thematic presentation, followed by an engaging Q/A session. Agenda Doc available here. If you are interested in joining these calls, fill out the NCDD Higher Ed Exchange Interest Form. These calls will be monthly from 1-2pm Eastern, 10-11am Pacific (until May and then calls will restart in the Fall).
Upcoming meeting dates:
- Friday, April 4th from 1-2pm Eastern, 10-11am Pacific
Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy Monthly Forum
An open forum for dynamic discussions, innovative idea exchanges, and meaningful connections with practitioners from across the country, all focused on amplifying democratic engagement. Connect with fellow facilitators, mediators, and civic leaders to exchange insights, explore new strategies, and engage in conversations that strengthen democracy in your community. These 90-minute calls will be monthly on the first Thursday starting in June from 2-3:30pm Eastern, 11-12:30am Pacific. Learn more about the Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy Initiative at: ncdd.org/practitionermobilization. If you are interested in joining these calls, please fill out this interest form.
Upcoming meeting dates:
- April 24th
- June 5th
- July 3rd
Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy BUILD Community of Practice
BUILD Community of Practice is a lab and learning space for conflict engagement and other practitioners who are working on pro-democracy efforts. It is also a ‘connecting space’ for lay and professional practitioners who are just beginning to explore how to bring their skills to community-building and democracy spaces. These 90-minute calls will be monthly on the second Thursday from 1-2:30pm Eastern, 10-11:30am Pacific. Learn more about the BUILD Community of Practice at: ncdd.org/communityofpractice. If you are interested in joining these calls, please fill out this interest form.
Upcoming meeting dates:
- April 10th
- May 8th
- June 12th
Media Collaborative
This call focuses on strengthening the connection between dialogue, deliberation, and journalism. Join us for discussions on how media can support democratic engagement. These calls will be monthly on the second Friday from 1-2pm Eastern, 10-11am Pacific. Find call info in the notes doc.
Upcoming meeting dates:
- April 11th
- May 9th
- June 13th
NCDD Monthly Member Call
Be part of a vibrant space where ideas flourish and connections grow! NCDD’s monthly member calls bring together leaders, practitioners, and enthusiasts of dialogue and deliberation on Zoom every third Wednesday at 2 pm Eastern, 11 am Pacific. Each call is an opportunity to engage with fellow members, share updates, and learn about projects shaping the future of our field in a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere. Want to get in on the conversation? Join NCDD as a member and receive exclusive invites to these dynamic discussions. Current members, watch for your invitation on the NCDD-MEMBERLIST listserv. If you need clarification on your membership status, please contact our ED Keiva Hummel at [email protected].
Upcoming meeting dates:
- April 11th
- May 9th
- June 13th
Emerging Leaders
A space for practitioners aged 35 and under to explore how the NCDD network can support and uplift new and emerging leaders in the field. Find information from past calls in the notes doc.
- Meeting schedule: TBD - We are reviewing the best way to hold space for the ELI group and would love to hear your feedback on what you need. Please fill out this short survey!
Additional Questions?
Please contact NCDD’s Communications Coordinator, Keiva Hummel, at [email protected].
Please contact NCDD’s Communications Coordinator, Keiva Hummel, at [email protected].