 News and updates from the dialogue, deliberation, and public engagement field NCDD Newsletter August 2024  This newsletter holds the latest information from around the dialogue, deliberation, and public engagement community, including current opportunities and upcoming events. Executive Director Updates from August: NCDD Members and Friends, As we continue to build momentum this year, I’m excited to share some updates and initiatives driving our work forward. Your support and engagement are truly at the heart of everything we do. I’m thrilled to inform you how we’re strengthening our coalition, growing our membership, and securing the resources we need to make a lasting impact. Strengthening Our Coalition I’m excited to share some initial news—our Member Directory has significantly upgraded! This enhancement will make it easier than ever for you to connect with fellow members, showcase your incredible work, and explore new opportunities. Keeping your profile up-to-date will ensure you get the most out of these improvements. Our Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy initiative is also gaining traction. This month, we held our second monthly forum, bringing together a dynamic group of mediators and facilitators dedicated to pro-democracy efforts across the country. We’re thrilled to launch a monthly Community of Practice for these facilitators, starting with the first host training sessions in September and an official kick-off event in October. Growing Our Membership NCDD is preparing to launch a major membership campaign this September! This campaign is more than just an opportunity to grow our ranks—it celebrates our community's incredible power and potential. We’re calling on you to join us in this effort as we invite new voices to the table and expand our impact. This campaign will embody our commitment to fostering dialogue and building stronger, more connected communities. I can’t wait to share more with you in the coming weeks—get ready to be part of something truly transformative! Securing Major Funding We are also launching three new NCDD subcommittees to align with our strategic vision and secure the critical funding needed to fuel our coalition's ambitious goals. The Development Committee will focus on innovative fundraising strategies and securing essential funding. The Programming Committee will be dedicated to enhancing and expanding our programs. Finally, our Organizational Relationship Building Committee is working to cultivate and maintain strategic relationships to help us grow and thrive. Sign up for an NCDD Subcommittee via this short form - linked here. Your support is crucial to our success. If you’re in a position to contribute, please consider donating at www.ncdd.org/donate. And if you have leads on potential funding opportunities, I would love to hear from you directly at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to NCDD. Together, we’re making a difference! Warm regards, Keiva Hummel Executive Director National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) NCDD's Member Map & Directory Update! Our NCDD Member Directory has been relaunched, and it’s more powerful and user-friendly than ever before! While the directory has been online for some time, our team has been working behind the scenes to customize and update it to better serve you. We’re now ready for the big rollout, and we can’t wait for you to explore all the new features. Here’s a glimpse of what’s new:
Get Started Today! We encourage you to dive in and explore the updated directory. Add a photo, fill out your profile, and start connecting! This directory is a powerful resource that can significantly enhance your NCDD membership experience, making it easier for you to network and collaborate within our vibrant community and beyond. Check Your Email for Instructions! As part of this rollout, we’ve sent out detailed instructions to current members via email on how to access and make the most of the new directory. Be sure to check your inbox for this important message! It includes step-by-step guidance on how to update your profile, use the new networking features, and get connected with other members. If you haven’t received the email, or if you have any questions as you navigate the new directory, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help and want to ensure you have the best possible experience with these new tools. Join NCDD or Renew Your Membership Today! If you’re not yet a member, or if it’s time to renew your membership, don’t miss out on these fantastic new features. Visit this page to join or renew today! Becoming an NCDD member connects you to a vibrant network of hundreds of practitioners, organizations, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing dialogue, deliberation, and collaborative action. Membership offers access to exclusive events, resources, and opportunities to showcase your work, while also contributing to the growth and unity of the dialogue and deliberation community.  Additional NCDD Announcements: Join the Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy We are a unified coalition of individuals and organizations who share a profound belief in the inclusive and deliberative nature of democracy. Now more than ever, our country requires the expertise of conflict-competent practitioners to navigate tensions and mend societal fractures. With the skills you have, your conscious participation in any democratic process will be transformative. Our mission is to ignite and inspire a diverse coalition of collaborative engagement practitioners to actively participate in revitalizing democracy and local engagement. Join the Monthly Forum (Fourth Thursdays): Sign up here! Time: 1pm ET, 12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT Upcoming Forum: Thursday, September 26th, 2024 Join the BUILD Community of Practice BUILD Community of Practice is a lab and learning space for conflict engagement and other practitioners who are working on pro-democracy efforts. It is also a ‘connecting space’ for lay and professional practitioners who are just beginning to explore how to bring their skills to community-building and democracy spaces. Upcoming Dates: Monthly BUILD Community of Practice
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Are you an NCDD partner and have an announcement to share? Submit them via the NCDD Blog submission form, or email NCDD's Communications Coordinator, Izzy Henry at [email protected]. NCDD Member Announcements:
Are you an NCDD member and have an announcement to share? Submit them via the NCDD Blog submission form, or email NCDD's Communications Coordinator, Izzy Henry at [email protected]. From the NCDD Blog...
Announcements from NCDD Member Calls: Several NCDD members shared updates with us during the monthly NCDD member calls, which are held on Zoom the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 2pm Eastern/11am Pacific. Want to join these opportunities? Join NCDD as a member! Current members will receive invitations to each meeting via the NCDD-MEMBERLIST listserv. If you are unsure about your membership status, please check with our office manager, Joy, at [email protected].
Updates from the NCDD Working Groups & Exchange: At the beginning of 2024, NCDD began to roll out our new collaborative working groups and higher education exchange. Learn updates below... Emerging Leaders Initiative: For people 35 years and under
Upcoming NCDD Events: A few NCDD events happening this upcoming month... Please join us!
Check out the NCDD Community Event Calendar for more: ncdd.org/community-events.html. Want to add something to the calendar? Reach out to [email protected]. Jobs & Internship Opportunities: Find new opportunities related to dialogue, deliberation, and engagement work on the new NCDD Job & Internship Board!
Ways to Get Involved with NCDD: Join the NCDD Network and participate in monthly member calls! Being a member of the NCDD network is making a commitment to be in community together and to explore the next steps we can take to continue to broaden the reach of dialogue & deliberation practices. One of the ways we create community is by hosting monthly Member Calls on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 2pm Eastern/11am Pacific. These calls are meant to provide an opportunity for members to come together and share exciting announcements with one another, as well as give us as a community additional opportunities to connect, explore best practices, discuss challenges, and collaborate. Want to join these opportunities? Join NCDD as a member to get access to these calls and more! If you are not sure about your membership status, please check with our office manager, Joy, at [email protected]. Got News to Share? Submit it to the NCDD Blog! NCDD has been blogging for the dialogue and deliberation community since 2004 about job and funding opportunities, training and conferences, national projects and media coverage, and NCDD’s own programs and events. We also use the blog to share thoughtful opinion pieces by NCDD members and leaders, and to propose new ideas. Do you have an announcement or opinion piece to share? Submit it now! New Book or materials? Share them in the NCDD Resource Center! The NCDD Resource Center is a clearinghouse of top-notch resources that help people facilitate, teach, plan, evaluate and study dialogue and deliberation. We aim to present each resource in a useful, practical way (not too puff piece-y, jargony or generic), and link directly to the resource so people can get to what they need quickly. Submit your resource here. Want to share news in the next NCDD monthly newsletter? Send an email to: [email protected] 
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