Thank You to Our End-of-Year Supporters and Looking Ahead to 2026

​As we begin 2026, we want to pause and offer our deepest thanks to the community that carried NCDD through the close of this past year.

This moment matters. The work of dialogue and deliberation is being called upon in powerful ways, and the generosity of our supporters at the end of 2025 has allowed NCDD to step into this new year steady, grounded, and ready.

This past year asked a lot of NCDD. Behind the scenes, we rebuilt core systems, strengthened internal capacity, and responded to a growing wave of requests from communities, practitioners, and institutions seeking support in navigating difficult conversations and designing more meaningful public engagement. At the same time, we continued to convene people, share tools, and hold space for learning and connection across sectors.

None of this work happens without the coalition. And none of it happens without you.

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Thank You to Our Supporters and Members

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported NCDD through our end-of-year fundraiser, as well as to those who joined the coalition or renewed their membership this season, whether for the first time or as longtime supporters.

Your generosity sustains a small but mighty organization that serves thousands of people across the country who are doing the quiet, courageous work of helping communities talk, listen, and move forward together. Your belief in this work is not just financial support; it is a commitment to the work itself. It is a powerful statement that dialogue, listening, and collective problem-solving matter.

We are profoundly thankful for your trust and for choosing to be part of this community.

With gratitude, we recognize the following supporters (listed alphabetically):

• Barbara Simonetti
  
• David Supp-Montgomerie
  
• Doreen and Michael Cohen
  
• Jeff Prudhomme
  
• Les Ihara
  
• Lori Britt
  
• Lorraine McDonnell
  
• Martha McCoy and Pat Scully
  
• Rhonda Fitzgerald
  
• Robert Alexander
  
• Sandor Schuman
  
• Susan Senecha

We also extend heartfelt thanks to those who chose to give anonymously. Your generosity and care mean just as much, and we sincerely appreciate your support.

If we missed your name or made an error, please let us know so we can make it right.

A Year of Strengthening the Foundation

​In 2025, NCDD focused heavily on stabilizing and strengthening the infrastructure that allows us to serve the field effectively. This included upgrading outdated systems, improving financial and communications tools, and ensuring our membership and donation platforms are secure and reliable.

These investments may not always be visible, but they matter profoundly. They allow us to spend less time troubleshooting and more time supporting practitioners, building partnerships, and expanding access to dialogue and deliberation practices.

Expanding Programs and Partnerships

​Alongside this internal work, NCDD expanded its programming and national presence. We hosted member calls, trainings, and sector-focused forums; supported emerging leaders through our internship program; advanced the Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy initiative; and deepened partnerships across libraries, higher education, media, and more.

We are also seeing a growing number of communities reaching out for guidance, tools, and connection. This is a powerful reminder that the work of dialogue and deliberation is not optional. It is essential.

Looking Ahead to 2026

​As we step into 2026, we do so with clarity, momentum, and hope.

Our priorities include supporting communities in building trust and connection, expanding programming and member support, investing in the next generation of leaders, preparing for our next national convening, and continuing to strengthen the systems that hold this coalition together.

This next chapter is about moving from stabilization to growth with care, intention, and a deep commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

Because of you, we are able to do this work with confidence and with heart.

An Invitation to Stay Engaged

If you have already supported NCDD this season, thank you. Your contribution is making a real difference.

If you are still considering how you would like to support this work as the new year begins, we warmly invite you to make a beginning-of-year donation, join or renew your membership, or share NCDD’s work with others who care about healthier conversations and stronger communities.

Every gift and every member strengthens this coalition.

We are honored to be in this work with you, and we are excited to continue building what comes next together.

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