The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) wants your ideas to develop a Federal framework, guidelines, and leading practices for public participation and community engagement (PPCE) activities to help Federal agencies more broadly and meaningfully engage with you and your communities. People are encouraged to share their experiences and provide feedback through public comments, online forms, or attending virtual listening sessions by May 17th. Read the NCDD blog post about the opportunity here. This is the first real opportunity in a while for practitioners like us to help inform Federal practices for engagement! Some may remember our efforts as a network during the Obama Administration, which led to the development of the Core Principles for Public Engagement, and we sent a joint response on the Open Government Action Plan with the Deliberative Democracy Consortium back in 2012 (see the archive post about this here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918061645/www.ncdd.org/6591). On May 3rd, NCDD staff will convene a listening session to hear from our network and gather input for NCDD’s response. This meeting will provide opportunities to reflect on the questions prompted by the Federal government’s Request for Information. The listening session will be held at 2pm Eastern, 11am Pacific. Register here to join the NCDD Listening Session! Some of the questions we will be exploring include…
If you are unable to join us during the NCDD listening session, you are welcome to share your thoughts via a survey by May 10th. Information gathered from the NCDD listening session and survey, will be compiled and submitted to OMB. Take the survey: LINKED HERE The White House OMB, Office of Science and Technology Policy, and U.S. GSA Open Government Secretariat are hosting a listening session as well. On May 2nd, from 1:30-3:00 PM Eastern, this session offers a chance to learn about the OMB's PPCE framework and share your insights. Register for the government listening session at: LINKED HERE
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OMB Input Request for Public Participation and Community Engagement Best Practices; Due 5/174/22/2024 The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is soliciting input from the public on best practices for public participation and community engagement (PPCE) activities, aiming to make government interactions more inclusive, transparent, and accountable. Americans are encouraged to share their experiences, suggest content for a federal framework, propose ways to improve the process, and provide feedback through public comments, online forms, or attending virtual listening sessions by May 17th. The initiative seeks to enhance government consultations with the public to inform policies, regulations, and services, addressing concerns about accessibility and stakeholder engagement. NCDD is working on generating a response and we will follow up with our network in the near future. Learn more in the post below and on GSA's site 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.
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. 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. Federation for Innovation in Democracy North America Launches, Plus Citizens' Assembly School4/5/2024 We invite you to check out the newly launched Federation for Innovation in Democracy North America (FIDE NA), which aims to advocate for Citizens' Assemblies and provide technical guidance. They're hosting a Capacity Building School from April 18-20 in DC featuring international experts, and the Global Innovations in Democracy event from April 15-17. Thank you to Marjan H. Ehsassi, FIDE NA Executive Director, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network! Learn more in the post below and on the FIDE NA site here. At the beginning of 2024, NCDD began to roll out our new media collaborative working group and higher education exchange. In April, we are launching two new working groups - Fundraising and Philanthropy & Emerging Leaders (people 35 and under)! We are looking to schedule the calls for those groups and convene this month. If you are interested in joining either of the new working groups, please fill out the scheduling polls linked below. If you are interested in joining the two other groups - Media Collaborative and or Higher Education - find the call information below and join us on the next call! Fundraising and Philanthropy: Join this working group to explore opportunities for fundraising for NCDD and beyond.
Emerging Leaders: This group is for people 35 years and under to explore ways that the NCDD network can support and lift-up our new and emerging practitioners.
Media Collaborative: Join this working group to collaborate on strengthening the connection between D&D and journalism.
Higher Education Exchange:
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. Join April 10th NCDD-NCL Webinar: Building Trust in Elections through Living Room Conversations3/29/2024 April Webinar: Building Trust in Elections through Living Room Conversations Join us to be part of a nationwide movement to increase trust in each other and our elections. April 10th at 4 pm ET, 3 pm CT, 2 pm MT, 1 pm PT At a time when the process and outcomes of elections are increasingly questioned, join us to learn how to build trust in the electoral process within your communities. This webinar, "Building Trust in Elections through Living Room Conversations," will equip you with practical tools and strategies to foster trust in each other and explore how we can make elections more fair and inclusive. We are thrilled to co-host this conversation with NCDD member organizations - National Civic League and Living Room Conversations - join us!
Participants will learn why building trust in elections and amongst each other is essential for our democracy's health and receive practical tools to contribute to the solution. Experts from Living Room Conversations will introduce their new Trust in Elections Conversation Guide, designed to address polarization and enhance community ties. After the one-hour webinar, attendees can optionally join a 30-minute mini Living Room Conversation to practice using this valuable new resource. Our additional time together will give attendees space to explore their experience participating in the electoral process. This event supports the 2024 National Week of Conversation, taking place from April 15th to 21st, with the goal to provide additional tools and support for community discussions. Learn more about NWOC 2024 here! National Week of Conversation (NWOC) 2024, now in its seventh year, promises a transformative experience aimed at fostering unity in a divided America. In collaboration with the National Governors Association, NWOC encourages all Americans to embrace the art of "Disagreeing Better," fostering empathy, understanding, and collaboration. From the Better Together Film Festival to discussions on building listening communities, NWOC offers an exciting lineup of events between April 15-21, inviting participants to join in shaping a more connected and cohesive society. Learn more in the post below and on the NWOC site here. ICYMI The Participatory Budgeting Project recently shared their Spring newsletter packed with exciting updates and upcoming opportunities. Some highlights include: Join today's webinar "Remaking the Economy: A Policy Vision from the Movement for Black Lives" at 2pm Eastern; vote in PB2 by March 31st to allocate $20,000; explore new resources on the PBP site including relationship/power mapping tool, "The Spectrum of Community Engagement to Community Ownership". More information in the post below. |
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