PDC Public Dialogue

We just sent out new #job & #internship opportunities on the Making-A-Living listserv! Interested to get the hottest #jobs & #internships in #dialogue, #deliberation, & #engagement?! Learn how to join the Making-A-Living listserv at ncdd.org/listservs! #demopart #ncdd

#NCDD network has a lot of resources to support these kinds of conversations. Check out the NCDD Resource Center at ncdd.org/RC. A quick tool to consider if you end up meeting IRL, Conversation Cafe cards (they're printable) at conversationcafe.org/cc-wallet-card…

"People’s capacities to shape the world around them, what can be called civic muscle, was the heart of democracy in the [freedom] movement." @HarryBoyte, with an important reminder on the original view of democracy--and why it matters even more today. ow.ly/RGJS30m33Rd

"Organizations cling to old leadership development paradigms. Building collaborative, decentralized, or networked models takes boldness and experimentation. We have to stretch beyond our comfort zones to build relationships that engage members more deeply" ow.ly/3ez330m0usl

"Our vision is a world in which people who have fundamental differences of opinion and background work together with respect – and even joy – to realize the vibrant future we all desire." ow.ly/jGvi30lZ9CY

Shared via @AllSidesNow: "Listening, not imitation, may be the most sincerest form of flattery." - Dr. Joyce Brothers #MondayMotivation #demopart #ncdd

If the utter dysfunction & partisanship of our national politics has got you down, come check out a viable & hopeful alternative. In communities across the country, real people come together to take on tough issues. Hear from the civic innovators that spark genuine engagement.

Everyone can participate in our democracy, regardless of voter eligibility. Encourage your loved ones to do so during this year's elections. @Tolerance_org tolerance.org/projects/votin…

We’ve just been through a terrible week with #cavanaugh hearings causing pain and anger. The work of @ncdd @BetterAngelsUSA @LivingRoomConvo @TheRayCenter @BrdgAllianceUS and other efforts to bridge divisions #revivecivility and respect are crucial right now.

The Bridge Alliance is currently looking for an intern. Click to learn more and apply! indeedjobs.com/bridge-allianc…

Get your tickets for the 2018 National Conference on Dialogue & Deliberation Nov 2-4 in #Denver #Colorado & join hundreds of innovators dedicated to dialogue, deliberation, & public engagement. ncdd.org/ncdd2018 #ncdd #demopart #NCDD2018 #MondayMotivation

It's October -- the official month of the #Civvys awards! We are getting so excited to celebrate our nominees and judges in DC. Who's going to be there?

The Kettering Foundation (KF) and the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) are convening online Common Ground for Action (CGA) forums in September and October - ow.ly/Opnw30m2pXq

Check out the fantastic features #NCDD has to offer via the #dialogue, #deliberation, & #publicengagement community - ncdd.org/community #demopart #civictech #MondayMotivation

MT @ncdd: Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! "Voting is not only our right, it is our power. When we vote, we take back our power to choose, to speak up, and to stand with those who support us and each other." - Loung Ung #TuesdayThoughts #BeAVoter #demopart #ncdd

Happy #nationalvoterregistrationday! Are you registered? Even if you’re pretty sure you’ve already taken care of it, use our voter guide to double check your registration, find out where to vote, more about the issues, and how to help others #beavoter jefferson-center.org/2018/06/gettin…

Many nonprofits shy away from civic engagement + voter mobilization--join Jeremy Coffey of @taxexemptlawyer + Becca Vucic of @IndSector to review the activities charities can and should be engaging in to promote healthy communities: ow.ly/YjfO30lUe9a

FYI “#NCDDTechTues” are FREE bimonthly conf calls for #NCDD community to explore #civictech of #dialogue & #deliberation! Find out about future calls and listen to the archives of past calls at: ncdd.org/events #demopart #publicengagement #TuesdayThoughts

#TBT That time when @ncdd gave us a shout-out on their blog & we felt like the coolest kids in town. 😎 From #NCDD.org blog: Creating a Welcoming Environment with #Conservatives with The Village Square - #ReviveCivility #ToTheVillageSquare tinyurl.com/ycm9z44u

Check out the list of amazing workshops at the National Coalition of Dialogue and Deliberation's November conference in Denver! ncdd.org/events/ncdd201… @ncdd