NCDD News: Practitioner Mobilization Launch Today & Leadership Updates

Join us today for the Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy launch event, "The Role of Mediators and Facilitators in Healing U.S. Democracy," at 9am PT/12pm ET. Co-hosted by NCDD and various partners, this event unites practitioners in support of democracy during a time of significant societal divisions. Learn more below and register here.

In addition to this, we have news on the recent NCDD leadership change. At the beginning of June, Keiva Hummel stepped into the role of Executive Director. She has already launched new initiatives to strengthen and expand NCDD's impact, such as the Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy. In the spirit of continuing to build NCDD into a robust organization, we are dedicated to strengthening our capacity and network. We invite all our members, partners, and the wider community to join us in these efforts. Your financial contributions and support are vital to advancing our mission of promoting dialogue, deliberation, and civic engagement.​ Learn more details in the blog post below.

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Reminder: Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy Launch Event Today!

Join us for "The Role of Mediators and Facilitators in Healing U.S. Democracy," at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern. Register here: bit.ly/practitionermobilization1. Co-Hosted by campaign partners, including: NCDD, NAFCM - The National Association for Community Mediation, Omni-Win Project, The Karuna Center for Mindful Engagement, Mediators Beyond Borders Internation, The TRUST Network, and more.

Practitioners of dialogue facilitation, community mediation, collaborative communication, and conflict transformation are uniting to support the future of democracy. As our country navigates significant societal divisions, your unique skills are needed now more than ever to foster inclusive, deliberative democratic processes. This campaign provides pathways for effective engagement, offering resources and a supportive community to enhance your impact locally and nationally.

Updates on the NCDD Leadership Transition

We are thrilled to announce that Keiva Hummel has stepped into the role of Executive Director of the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) at the beginning of June. Keiva has been an invaluable member of NCDD for nearly a decade, actively contributing to our mission of fostering inclusive and effective dialogue and deliberation. We're also delighted to share that Courtney Breese, our beloved former Executive Director, will continue to support Keiva and NCDD as Director Emeritus during this transition, ensuring a seamless handover and continuity in our work.

Keiva has hit the ground running with a range of new initiatives aimed at strengthening and expanding NCDD's impact. She is committed to forging new partnerships and reinforcing existing ones to increase NCDD’s visibility within our field and to broader audiences. Growing our membership base is a top priority, with a focus on enhancing inclusivity and diversity, and providing our members with new opportunities to contribute and amplify their work. Additionally, securing major funding through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising campaigns is crucial to support our ambitious goals and ensure NCDD becomes a thriving, well-funded organization.

We invite all our members, partners, and the wider community to join us in these exciting efforts. Your financial contributions and support are vital to advancing our mission of promoting dialogue, deliberation, and civic engagement. To become a member or renew your membership, visit www.ncdd.org/join. You can also support us by making a donation at www.ncdd.org/donate.

If you have ideas or connections that could help us secure funding and build relationships, please contact Keiva at [email protected]. Together, we can amplify our collective impact and continue the great work NCDD has been known for over the years.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership!