The National Issues Forum Institute (NIFI) has launched the Deliberative Democracy Fellowship in 2024 to support the development of new Issue Guides for public deliberation and decision-making. The fellowship is open to individuals with experience in deliberative practices, offering a $5,000 stipend and additional support funds. NIFI is also hiring a Deliberative Fellowship Coordinator to oversee the program, assist fellows, and ensure the quality and relevance of the Issue Guides. The Coordinator role is a 12-month contract with a stipend of $13,500. Applications are due by August 28, 2024. Read more in the blog post below and find additional information here.

PACE, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement, is embarking on an exploration to encourage funders to invest in American democracy beyond political interests. They recognize a common tendency to equate democracy's success with political outcomes and aim to distinguish between democracy and partisanship. Through salons and artistic channels, they will engage leaders in discussions on the role of philanthropy in fostering a democracy larger than politics. This initiative seeks to address questions on supporting democracy without partisanship, balancing short- and long-term priorities, and understanding the health of democracy beyond political disagreement. The year-long exploration will culminate in a December event in Washington D.C. to share insights and discuss future actions. Learn more in the blog post below and read more here. 

Apply now for the People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA), a program working to build equitable public participation in various important policymaking issues, such as health, education, climate, and more. Selected participants will undergo a six-month training program, receiving guidance and resources to develop and implement climate-focused participatory programs. Applications are open until June 27, 2024. Learn more in the blog post below and read more here.

We are excited to announce the new NCDD Job & Internship Board! 

Our job and internship board connects individuals and organizations committed to driving positive change through meaningful conversations and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to the field, our job and internship board offers a wide array of opportunities tailored to your skills and interests. 
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• Employers: Showcase your job or internship openings here to reach a diverse pool of candidates dedicated to advancing dialogue and deliberation in their communities. Share new roles via "Post a Job or Internship" feature.
• Job/internship seekers: Explore our listings to find opportunities where you can apply your skills to promote understanding, bridge divides, and create lasting impact through dialogue and deliberation.

We'll share new positions via the Job-Internship Board regularly, so make sure you bookmark the page and check back when you're looking for new opportunities. You'll notice at the top of the NCDD site, under the "News" tab, there is link to the new "NCDD Job-Internship Board". Jump to the NCDD Job & Internship Board here: www.ncdd.org/dd-jobs-internship-board.

The Making A Living List (D&D Jobs List) will still remain active and we encourage members to continue sharing job/internships in that space if that is your preference. Opportunities shared on the Jobs list will be reshared on the Jobs Board to help further boost announcements in a public-facing place on the NCDD site for easier access. 

Public Agenda is accepting applications for the Pennsylvania Education Equity Project, aiming to fund projects demonstrating effective strategies for implementing Pennsylvania’s new culturally relevant and sustaining education mandate. Six or more grants of up to $30,000 each, will be awarded to researchers affiliated with public or nonprofit U.S. universities. The deadline to apply is 11:59pm ET on May 1, 2024. Join one of the online Q&A sessions on either Friday, April 12th, or Tuesday, April 16th. Learn more below and on PA's site here.

NCDD member org, Healthy Democracy, is seeking a full-time Program Director responsible for managing programs, and cultivating new partnerships and communications. The full-time position offers a salary of $55,977, with applications closing on April 21, 2024. Thank you to Kacey Bull, ​Healthy Democracy's Director of Outreach and Communication, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network! Learn more below and on HD's site here.

NCDD Member Organization, The Kettering Foundation has joined the All By April pledge, emphasizing the importance of free and fair elections in democracy. This nonpartisan campaign urges early support for essential nonprofit organizations vital for democratic functioning, aligning with Kettering's commitment to fostering an inclusive democratic environment where citizens are informed, engaged, and empowered to confront threats to democratic institutions and values. Learn more in the post below and on KF's site here.

NCDD Member Organization, National Civic League, is now accepting applications for their 2024 Pforzheimer Fellowship until April 30th. This 200-hour remote fellowship with a $2,000 honorarium is open to a Harvard University undergraduate or graduate student to collaborate with NCL's Center for Democracy Innovation. The fellowship focuses on enhancing civic engagement through research and implementation projects, such as analyzing engagement efforts and exploring innovative technology use. Learn more in the post below and on NCL's site here. 

NCDD Member Organization, AllSides, recently launched an investor crowdfund through WeFunder and we encourage you to consider giving your support to the campaign. In these times, we recognize the urgent need to combat societal polarization and misinformation by challenging the echo chambers that isolate us. Through scalable technologies and a commitment to balanced information, AllSides aims to reshape the way people engage with news, politics, and each other. Read some of the highlights below and consider becoming a supporter!

The Interactive Program Design & Delivery workshop offered by NCDD Member Organization, The Public Square Academy (PSA), is an eight-week program designed to assist participants in creating interactive educational programs for delivery through the PSA platform. Participants will learn to develop various interactive educational programs, such as self-paced courses, workshops, and virtual events, while understanding the importance of interactivity and overcoming participation barriers. Enrollment is open, starting March 19 at 10 - 11:30am PST.

NCDD members have access to an INCREDIBLE 75% discount!! No seriously, you are going to want to check this out. HUGE thank you to Michael Freedman, Public Square Academy's Founder, for this generous opportunity and sharing it with the NCDD network! Learn more in the blog post below, as well as, several additional announcements.