​Everyday Democracy, a nonprofit dedicated to building power for multiracial democracy in local communities, is offering its signature Multipartial Facilitation Training for Fall 2026. The four-session virtual course teaches experienced facilitators to engage multiple perspectives and balance power in dialogues and community conversations, moving beyond neutral moderation toward an equity-focused, multipartial approach. Through role-plays, small-group activities, and co-facilitated mock sessions with real-time feedback, participants build and refine the skills needed to lead inclusive conversations in their own communities and organizations. For the dialogue and deliberation field, the training offers a rigorous, hands-on path to strengthening the facilitation capacities that make equitable, power-aware community engagement possible, squarely aligned with NCDD's mission.

NCDD is accepting applications for remote, flexible internships in Communications, Democracy Engagement, Digital Systems & Infrastructure, Grant Writing, Membership Engagement, and Program Development. Internships are designed to support learning, community building, and hands-on nonprofit experience. Before applying, we encourage you to review our Intern FAQ, which answers common questions about time commitment, structure, and what to expect from the intern cohort experience. Applications are submitted through our Intern Cohort Application Form and require a PDF resume upload. The application deadline is Friday, January 30. Read more in the blog post below.

The Interactivity Foundation, a valued NCDD Sustaining Partner, is empowering young people through their Path to Purpose initiative. This includes the newly launched Path to Purpose: Making a Difference journal and a free companion User Guide for educators, mentors, and parents. These resources offer step-by-step discussion plans, adaptable teaching strategies, and reflection prompts to help guide youth in discovering their values and creating meaningful change. Whether you're an educator or community leader, you can access these tools to inspire purposeful action. Read more in the blog post below.

​The Empathy Circle Summits, hosted by The Empathy Center, bring together people passionate about empathic communication to foster deeper human connections. The next summit is Saturday, April 5th. Attendees will gain personal growth, professional development, and hands-on experience in empathic listening. Supported by the International Listening Association (ILA), a Network Partner of the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation, this event promotes a more empathetic, connected world. Read more in the blog post below.

​The National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD) is excited to welcome a talented group of interns who are passionate about fostering meaningful conversations and bridging divides. Coming from diverse academic backgrounds, each intern brings unique skills and fresh perspectives to support NCDD’s mission. From public affairs and communications to leadership and conflict resolution, their collective expertise will help drive impactful initiatives in dialogue and deliberation. Get to know these inspiring individuals and their aspirations for creating change. Read more in the blog post below.