Enhancing Civic Conversations with the Fora App during National Week of Conversation (NWOC)4/16/2024 ICYMI - A great line-up for the National Week of Conversation (NWOC) is happening now until this Friday. Today is an interesting NWOC signature webinar titled "Building Communities that Listen: Crossing Party Lines Using the Fora App", at 12pm Eastern, 9am Pacific. Participants from the Fora Mobile pilot will share their experiences with the platform aimed at enhancing civic conversations. This event showcases an app-based solution for addressing toxic divisions and encourages attendees to explore implementing similar tools in their communities. It's tailored for individuals involved in fostering meaningful conversations across diverse sectors like local government, education, faith-based organizations, and media. Learn more in the post below and join the event here!
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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. Join Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center's upcoming online event, "Talking Across Political Differences on Campus", this Friday April 5th, 12-1:30pm Eastern, 9-10:30am Pacific. Amidst the charged atmosphere of an upcoming election, this event will provide invaluable insights on fostering respectful discourse across college campuses. Featured organizations include several NCDD member organizations - the Sustained Dialogue Institute, Essential Partners, and Unify America, as well as, Braver Angels. Thank you to Manda Wittebort, Program Coordinator with the University of Florida, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network! Learn more in the post below. The Restorative Justice Map Project, developed by NACRJ in collaboration with NCORJ and the Center for Restorative Justice, celebrates its one-year anniversary in May. With over 200 submissions already, the project serves as a valuable hub for individuals seeking restorative justice practitioners and programs nationwide. As the anniversary approaches, submissions are encouraged to expand the map's reach and effectiveness in connecting professionals and communities interested in restorative justice. Learn more in the post below and on NACRJ'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! With the highly anticipated 2024 U.S. Presidential Election upcoming, make sure you utilize this suite of vital resources designed to tackle polarization head-on, thanks to NCDD Member Organization, Essential Partners. From bridging partisan divides to fostering resilience in discourse, these resources offer practical tools for schools, institutions, and individuals to engage in healthier, more authentic conversations. Explore guides for navigating tough discussions, innovative classroom curricula, and empowering independent learning modules, all aimed at forging stronger, more inclusive democracy. Learn more in the post below and on EP's site 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. NCDD Member Organization, AllSides, recently launched an investor crowdfund through WeFunder and we encourage you to consider giving your support to the campaign. In these times, we recognize the urgent need to combat societal polarization and misinformation by challenging the echo chambers that isolate us. Through scalable technologies and a commitment to balanced information, AllSides aims to reshape the way people engage with news, politics, and each other. Read some of the highlights below and consider becoming a supporter! If you've ever felt the strain of discussing politics with differing views or feared for democracy's future amidst division, you're not alone. The Building Civic Bridges Act (BCBA), a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week, offers a glimmer of hope through funding vital dialogue programs. Take action now by urging your representatives to support the BCBA, envisioning a future where respectful discourse leads to solutions. Resolutionaries has made it easy to write your representatives via the BCBA site - learn more in the post below and use their advocacy tool to contact Congress! Throughout the week of April 15-21, 2024 - as part of the 7th annual National Week of Conversation - community spaces across the country will participate in the Better Together Film Festival. Part of the #DisagreeBetter campaign, the Better Together Film Festival aims to promote unity and understanding through nonpartisan films that showcase stories of bridging divides. Hosted by various community spaces nationwide, these screenings will be followed by facilitated discussions to encourage dialogue among diverse audiences. Join a film screening or host your own! Learn more in the blog post below. |
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