About NCLThe mission of the National Civic League is to advance civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities. We achieve this by inspiring, supporting and recognizing inclusive approaches to community decision-making. Founded in 1894 by a group of civic leaders that included Theodore Roosevelt and Louis Brandeis, the National Civic League is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. Today, more than ever, the work of the National Civic League is critical to helping create vibrant and healthy communities and a strong democracy.The National Civic League applies civic engagement principles through key programs [documented as goals in this StratML rendition]National Civic LeagueNCL_a9036f02-b14a-11df-be16-8f547a64ea2aNCL PeopleWe leverage our staff, our senior fellows and our nationally recognized board to inspire, support and celebrate civic engagement in America’s communitiesDoug LinkhartPresidentMike McGrathDirector, Research and PublicationsRebecca TroutProgram Director, All-America City Award and CommunicationsKeiva HummelProgram Director, Civic EngagementRobin PowisOffice ManagerJan BrennanSenior Fellow -- CEO, Forward LLCJoseph Hoereth, PhDSenior Fellow -- Director of the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)Mike HugginsSenior Fellow -- Retired City ManagerDante J. James, Esq.Senior Fellow -- Co-Founder & Managing Partner, The Gemini Group, LLC.Lindsay M. MillerSenior Fellow -- Community Outreach Coordinator for the Westside Stadium Community CoalitionLarry SchoolerSenior Fellow -- Mediator, Facilitator, Public Engagement Consultant, and EducatorNCL BoardMayor Patti GarrettChair | Mayor of Decatur, GeorgiaAngela RomansVice Chair | Interim Executive Director, AchieveMissionHeather A. JohnstonTreasurer | Former City Manager, City of Burnsville, MNAnthony SantiagoSecretary | Senior Fellow, Program & Partnership Development, National League of CitiesTeree Caldwell-JohnsonBoard Member | Chair, Des Moines School BoardHon. Brad ColeBoard Member | Executive Director of the Illinois Municipal LeagueMaia ComeauBoard Member | President Comeau & CompanyMayor John DaileyBoard Member | Mayor John Dailey, City of Tallahassee, FLLee FeldmanBoard Member | President-Elect of the International City/Count Management Association (ICMA)Nicole FerriniBoard Member | Chief Resiliency Officer, City of El Paso, TXMayor Barbara HallidayBoard Member | Mayor, City of Hayward, CAAlex HannahBoard Member | Managing Vice President, Marketing & Communications, ICMA-RCAlicia LaraBoard Member | Senior Vice President, Impact United Way WorldwideValerie LemmieFormer Chair | Director of Exploratory Research, Kettering FoundationHon. Ron LoveridgeBoard Member | Director of the Center for Sustainable Suburban Development at the University of CaliforniaMaureen McDonaldBoard Member | Principal, Maureen McDonald, LLCRita McNeil Danish, Esq.Board Member | Partner Columbus, Chicago Taft Law FirmDerek OkuboBoard Member | Executive Director, Agency for Human Rights and Community PartnershipsTony PeytonBoard Member | Program Director, C.E. and S. FoundationMonte RoulierBoard Member | President & Co-Founder Community Initiatives Inc.Hon. Angel TaverasBoard Member | Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLPWendy WillisBoard Member | Executive Director, Deliberative Democracy ConsortiumA country where the full diversity of community members are actively and meaningfully engaged in local governance, including both decision making and implementation of activities to advance the common good_a9037132-b14a-11df-be16-8f547a64ea2aTo advance civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities_a9037204-b14a-11df-be16-8f547a64ea2aCivic EngagementWe believe civic engagement is critical to achieving success in addressing issues including:InclusionDiversityCommunityDemocracyDecision-MakingEnvironmental SustainabilityYouth LeadershipEducationHealth EquityRacial EquityHousingStrategies and Opportunities -- Housing policies and approaches sit at the heart of local efforts to address equity. This webinar features presentations from: Cashauna Hill, executive director of the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, and Phil Eide, senior vice president of community and economic development at Hope Enterprise Corporation. They will discuss efforts to involve the public in addressing housing needs, as required by the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing provision, and strategies to leverage resources to create affordable housing developments in underserved areas.Community AssistanceRecognize and celebrate communities that tackle challenges through inclusive practices and achieve inspiring results._4454e060-38f6-11eb-a5d0-d7a41b83ea001CommunitiesNational expertise to support your local engagement efforts National Civic League facilitates strategic planning processes, community engagement trainings, and development of local engagement plans and materials- helping local governments and institutions engage and involve residents in ways that lead to tangible outcomes. The National Civic League consults with communities in a variety of capacities, including:Strategic PlanningConsult on resident-led strategic planning_a9037308-b14a-11df-be16-8f547a64ea2a1.1ResidentsTrainingsLead local engagement trainings to increase institution’s internal engagement capacity_4454e1aa-38f6-11eb-a5d0-d7a41b83ea001.2Guides, Plans & ToolsPartner with local communities to develop specific conversation guides, engagement plans and other relevant tools_4454e272-38f6-11eb-a5d0-d7a41b83ea001.3Engagement PlansConsult on the development of organizational and community-wide engagement plans_4454e330-38f6-11eb-a5d0-d7a41b83ea001.4OrganizationsCommunitiesCoaching & SupportOffer civic engagement coaching and support for local leaders_4454e3da-38f6-11eb-a5d0-d7a41b83ea001.5Local LeadersAwards & EventsRecognized and celebrated the best in American civic innovation_4454e48e-38f6-11eb-a5d0-d7a41b83ea002Since 1949, the National Civic League has recognized and celebrated the best in American civic innovation with the prestigious All-America City Award. The Award, bestowed yearly on 10 communities (more than 500 in all) recognizes the work of communities in using inclusive civic engagement to address critical issues and create stronger connections among residents, businesses and nonprofit and government leaders. CELEBRATING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT -- The All-America City Award shines a spotlight on the incredible work taking place in communities across the country. By celebrating the best in local innovation, civic engagement and cross-sector collaboration, the All-America City Awards remind us of the potential within every community to tackle tough issues and create real change.Equity & ResilienceRecognize communities that have worked to improve equity and resilience_a903742a-b14a-11df-be16-8f547a64ea2a2.1The 2021 All-America City Awards will be held virtually, June 4-6, 2021. This year’s theme is “Building Equitable and Resilient Communities.” As such, the 2021 awards will recognize communities that have worked to improve equity and resilience. Equity is the fabric that allows communities to achieve broad-based economic prosperity and other goals. Resilience enables communities to face challenging times by not only preserving what makes their community great but adapting and growing stronger. Both qualities depend on inclusive civic engagement.Research & PublicationsServe as a clearinghouse for information and other resources in the field of civic affairs_4454e57e-38f6-11eb-a5d0-d7a41b83ea003The National Civic League has been a clearinghouse for information and other resources in the field of civic affairs since 1912. Our expertise is found in promptly responding to the needs of both residents and community leaders. Many of our resources are available for free to members.National Civic ReviewPublish a quarterly journal _a9037588-b14a-11df-be16-8f547a64ea2a3.1The National Civic Review, the quarterly journal of the National Civic League, is one of the nation's oldest civic affairs journals.Promising PracticesMaintain a database with summaries of projects from All-America City winners and finalists_4454e63c-38f6-11eb-a5d0-d7a41b83ea003.2Promising Practices Database -- The database includes summaries of projects from All-America City winners and finalists.2020-12-07http://www.ncl.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=178OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net