 We’re launching NCDD’s 2025 Network Survey to gather your feedback and shape the future of our community. The survey, due by May 31st, 2025, will help guide our next steps and ensure our programming meets the needs of the dialogue and deliberation field. It focuses on your experiences, challenges, and ways to support your work. Your input will be crucial in addressing current issues like political polarization and funding limitations, and exploring future opportunities for involvement. Please complete the short, five-minute survey by May 31st. Read additional information in the blog post below.
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Are you passionate about strengthening democracy through dialogue and deliberation? Looking to connect with fellow practitioners and dive into meaningful discussions? Don’t miss our Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy (PMD) Community of Practice session this Thursday, 1-2:30pm Eastern, 10-11:30am Pacific!
This session is an open space for practitioners to come together, share ideas, gain insights, and collaborate on the opportunities and challenges we face in fostering democratic engagement. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just getting started, this is a chance to connect with others who share your commitment to making an impact. What to Expect:
Interested? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/sLJG1e2V9XMa2kcK8 For more information about the Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy (PMD), visit our webpage: https://www.ncdd.org/communityofpractice.html. We look forward to seeing you there and continuing to build our community together! As we navigate the wake yesterday’s election, there is hope in our community. Through your practice, reflection, and connection, each of you brings a renewed commitment to democracy. Our collective work continues well beyond election day, sustaining democratic values and fostering meaningful dialogue in our communities. Below are several updates for the Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy initiative... Upcoming PMD Theme: Post-Election Reflection—Ensuring Democracy through Dialogue This month, the Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy (PMD) is focusing on “Post-Election Reflection: Ensuring Democracy through Dialogue.” This theme is especially timely as we come together to guide our communities through post-election conversations, creating space for connection and healing. Community of Practice – Post-Election Support Group (Nov 14) The days following an election often bring a mix of emotions, insights, and challenges. On November 14, our Community of Practice will host a post-election support session, offering a space for reflection and discussion. This session is open to all practitioners who are ready to share experiences, navigate community conversations, strategize for engagement, or reflect on lessons learned. Join us in this supportive, confidential space to exchange ideas, address challenges, and support one another. Sign up here! New Schedule for November & December PMD Forums In the spirit of continuing support and to accommodate the upcoming holiday season, the timing for our next forums have been modified and are scheduled for:
These forums are an ongoing source of inspiration and support for our democratic journey. If you haven’t already, mark these dates in your calendar or sign up for more information, and consider inviting others who might benefit from this empowering work! October Forum Recap & Calls to Action Our October 24 forum emphasized the impactful role of mediators and facilitators in supporting democracy through constructive dialogue, especially during election periods. Here are some key takeaways:
Explore Our New Website Space and Share Feedback We’re excited to announce the updated website here on the NCDD site! This space is designed to be a comprehensive resource and engagement hub for the PMD initiative. We invite you to explore the site and share any feedback to help us continue improving it. Check it out at ncdd.org/practitionermobilization.html PMD Listserv Options: Stay Connected and Engaged To support our members and partners in their democracy-focused work, we offer two dedicated listservs—Info and Discussion. These platforms are designed to keep you informed, provide valuable resources, and foster meaningful conversations on democracy and the vital role of facilitators and mediators in strengthening it.
In times of heightened emotions and diverse perspectives, the work of mediators and facilitators is more crucial than ever. You are living proof that democracy is not just a system—it’s a practice rooted in respect, listening, and understanding. Our communities need to see this in action. Let’s show how better conversations are possible and make space for all voices through dialogue. Together, let’s ensure that this post-election period brings out the best in our communities and in ourselves. Thank you for showing up in ways that matter and for helping us build a foundation of connection and understanding in our democracy. In solidarity, The Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy Team   The tragedy of 9/11 left the world grappling with intense emotions of grief, fear, and anger, creating a deep need for connection and understanding. As people struggled to process the overwhelming loss and division, open conversations became vital for healing. Conversation Cafés provided a safe space for individuals to voice their emotions, bridge divides, and foster empathy during this period of crisis. These dialogues helped communities come together, promoting shared humanity and a sense of unity in the face of collective trauma.
Have you heard the news?! NCDD is thrilled to announce the launch of our NCDD Working Groups and Exchanges - and you're invited to join! 2024 is already looking to be an important year and there is a lot of energy for dialogue, deliberation, and engagement work. NCDD is uniquely positioned to bring together our collective wisdom, experiences, and passion for change to reflect and collaborate together. Coming out of the 2023 conference, NCDD is excited to be harnessing the collective energy and capacity of this coalition through the formation of working groups that align with key priority areas for the organization, as well as exchanges that will allow the membership to deepen connections. These groups are intended to provide our members with focused opportunities to connect, collaborate, build capacity, and invest in our shared coalition. Current NCDD Working Groups A number of potential focus areas were suggested at the 2023 conference. The NCDD staff and board have determined that these following groups are best aligned with current organization priorities and can also play a key role in building and sustaining NCDD as an inclusive coalition and a thriving organization.
Joining a Working Group Working groups open to all, please fill out this form. While you are not required to be an NCDD member, your support helps make these groups possible - become one today! Current NCDD Exchanges
Joining the Exchange Express your interest in this exchange by filling out this brief form. The form asks for ways you would like to communicate around the exchange, as well as opportunities to present and lead the group. Want to Start a New Exchange? NCDD is excited to support additional exchanges focused on bringing our network together around specific sectors, areas of interest, etc. If you would like to discuss starting a new exchange, reach out to NCDD’s Executive Director, Courtney Breese, at [email protected]. Additional Questions? Please contact NCDD’s Communications Coordinator, Keiva Hummel, at [email protected].  |
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