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Purpose-Driven Work Is Out There Connect with employers who value dialogue, equity, and civic engagement through the NCDD Job Board. Post or explore at ncdd.org/submit-ncdd-jo…

New Opportunity Alert! Associate Director – Civic Discourse Initiatives - James Madison University, Madison Center for Civic Engagement (Apply by March 28th!). The Madison Center for Civic Engagement at James Madison University seeks an Associate... ow.ly/uPr3106w85t

Better Decisions Start With Better Conversations NCDD provides the frameworks and community to make those conversations happen. Discover our resources at ncdd.org

New Opportunity Alert! Research Intern (Summer 2026) - States United Democracy Center. States United Democracy Center seeks a Research Intern for summer 2026 to support the Research and Analytics team. The internship offers opportunities to learn... ow.ly/28OP106w5c0

New Blog Post! Reimagining the Public University in a Time of Crisis – SFU National Dialogue, March 31–April 2, 2026. Simon Fraser University’s Community-Engaged Research Initiative convenes a three-day national dialogue (March 31-April 2, 2026) to... ow.ly/EVTa106w4no

Every Expert Was Once a Beginner NCDD's Beginner's Guide walks you through the essentials of dialogue and deliberation so you can start contributing with confidence. Get started at ncdd.org

New Opportunity Alert! Project Manager, Member Virtual Hub - Campus Compact. Campus Compact seeks a Project Manager to lead the planning, development, pilot, launch, and early adoption of its Virtual Member Hub, a digital platform for coalition... ow.ly/W3zx106w1TT

New Blog Post! Recap of The Mind Blend Podcast: Thoughtful Advantage in a Reactive World with Former NCDD Board Member Larry Schooler. Dr. Larry Schooler, a communication scholar and mediator, presents “The Thoughtful Advantage” framework for... ow.ly/ixAn106w1wP

Don't Miss What's Happening in the Field From virtual convenings to local workshops, NCDD's Community Events Calendar has what's next for D&D practitioners. View events at ncdd.org/community-even…

New Opportunity Alert! Program Associate, Democracy Program - The Carter Center (Apply by March 30th!). The Carter Center seeks a Program Associate to organize and coordinate the Democracy Program’s global projects. The role involves research,... ow.ly/IezJ106vYqF

Real Stories. Real Impact. The NCDD News Blog highlights the work happening across the dialogue and deliberation field—from the ground up. Explore today at ncdd.org/news

New Opportunity Alert! Manager, Grants and Fundraising - Common Ground USA (Search for Common Ground). Common Ground USA seeks a Grants and Fundraising Manager to coordinate the organization’s grant lifecycle, including identifying funding... ow.ly/MByM106vVsf

New Blog Post! Manager, Grants and Fundraising - Common Ground USA (Search for Common Ground). Common Ground USA seeks a Grants and Fundraising Manager to coordinate the organization’s grant lifecycle, including identifying funding opportunities,... ow.ly/nYCX106vVfV

New Blog Post! AI and Democracy: Navigating Trust, Transparency, and Technology in Policymaking — March 24, 2026 Panel. ​Evidence for Democracy’s public panel on March 24, 2026, explores how AI transforms government evidence collection and... ow.ly/orM0106vV2n

New Blog Post! Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression: Inside the April 8, 2026 #SpeechMatters Conference. ​The UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement’s eighth annual #SpeechMatters conference will examine threats to First... ow.ly/eI8W106vRP3

Find Work That Means Something The NCDD Job Board connects mission-aligned professionals with organizations leading civic engagement efforts. Browse openings at ncdd.org/submit-ncdd-jo…

New Blog Post! Youth Are Assembling: New Report Highlights Youth-Led Deliberative Democracy Across Canada. The Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University has documented deliberative youth assemblies emerging across Canada,... ow.ly/Xjn7106vOSr

Collaboration Doesn't Happen by Accident It takes intentional processes, skilled facilitators, and shared commitment. NCDD supports all three. Learn more at ncdd.org

New Blog Post! More in Common Report: The Complex Views of Trump’s “Reluctant Right” on Immigration and ICE. ​More in Common US released focus group findings with “Reluctant Right” voters, the least ideological and most ambivalent fifth of Trump’s... ow.ly/K67q106vMbA

New Blog Post! Healthy Democracy in Action: National Civic League Updates on Civic Health, Public Participation, and Innovation. The National Civic League’s Center for Democracy Innovation, led by Matt Leighninger, released an update on local... ow.ly/lFjA106vJQh