COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Events
What's happening across the democracy ecosystem — our own webinars, workshops, and cohorts, plus training and networking events listed by community organizations. One calendar for the whole community.
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Upcoming
Job Search Accelerator
Where do you go from here?
Hosted by Arena
Part of Arena’s Job Search Accelerator series. A career-planning workshop for reflecting on post-election next steps and identifying roles aligned with your values and aspirations. November 17, 2026, noon–1 p.m. Eastern. Hosted by Arena; listed by Democracy University. See Mobilize for registration and current details.
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How Your 501(c)(3)’s Recordkeeping Can Enhance Your Advocacy Potential
Hosted by Alliance for Justice
Cost: $60 · Eligibility: Public webinar; registration required.
Training on nonprofit advocacy recordkeeping and reporting. Live public webinar, 2–3 p.m. Eastern. Registration is $60. Register through Bolder Advocacy's event listing.
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Rules That Apply to Your Social Media and Other Online Activities
Hosted by Alliance for Justice
Cost: $60 · Eligibility: Public webinar; registration required.
Training on rules governing nonprofit social media and online advocacy. Live public webinar, 2–3 p.m. Eastern. Registration is $60. Register through Bolder Advocacy's event listing.
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LinkedIn Live
Hosted by Arena
Meet peers working in or entering campaigns and progressive politics through small breakout groups organized around experience and skills. Part of Arena’s Job Search Accelerator. Hosted by Arena; listed by Democracy University. Register with Arena on Mobilize for a session.
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Job Search Accelerator
LinkedIn Live
Hosted by Arena
Meet peers working in or entering campaigns and progressive politics through small breakout groups organized around experience and skills. Part of Arena’s Job Search Accelerator. Hosted by Arena; listed by Democracy University. Register with Arena on Mobilize for a session.
Bolder Advocacy Public Webinars
Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy
Hosted by Alliance for Justice
Cost: $60 · Eligibility: Public webinar; registration required.
Training on foundation funding and participation in advocacy. Live public webinar, 2–3 p.m. Eastern. Registration is $60. Register through Bolder Advocacy's event listing.
Job Search Accelerator
Resume Workshop
Hosted by Arena
Part of Arena’s Job Search Accelerator series. An interactive workshop on resume structure, writing, and communicating relevant experience, including post-election updates and career transitions. November 10, 2026, noon–1 p.m. Eastern. Hosted by Arena; listed by Democracy University. See Mobilize for registration and current details.
Secrets of a Successful Organizer — Online Series
Hosted by Labor Notes
Cost: $15 for the series; nobody turned away for lack of funds · Eligibility: Open to beginners and returning participants.
Three live workshops on building participation, assembling an organizing team, and developing campaigns around workplace issues. October 26, November 2, and November 9, 7–9 p.m. Eastern each evening via Zoom. $15 covers the entire series; nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Secrets of a Successful Organizer — Online Series
Hosted by Labor Notes
Cost: $15 for the series; nobody turned away for lack of funds · Eligibility: Open to beginners and returning participants.
Three live workshops on building participation, assembling an organizing team, and developing campaigns around workplace issues. October 26, November 2, and November 9, 7–9 p.m. Eastern each evening via Zoom. $15 covers the entire series; nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Facilitation Skills: Creating Powerful and Purposeful Meetings
Hosted by CompassPoint
Cost: $270 / $450 / $585 sliding scale · Eligibility: Public registration; attendance at both sessions required.
Develop facilitation skills for effective, purposeful group meetings in nonprofit and social justice work. October 27 and 29, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pacific each day via Zoom. Both sessions are required; sessions are not recorded. Sliding-scale registration: $270, $450, or $585.
Bolder Advocacy Public Webinars
Preparing for Politically Motivated Attacks
Hosted by Alliance for Justice
Cost: $60 · Eligibility: Public webinar; registration required.
Preparing nonprofit staff and volunteers to recognize and respond to politically motivated attacks. Live public webinar, 2–3 p.m. Eastern. Registration is $60. Register through Bolder Advocacy's event listing.
Facilitation Skills: Creating Powerful and Purposeful Meetings
Hosted by CompassPoint
Cost: $270 / $450 / $585 sliding scale · Eligibility: Public registration; attendance at both sessions required.
Develop facilitation skills for effective, purposeful group meetings in nonprofit and social justice work. October 27 and 29, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pacific each day via Zoom. Both sessions are required; sessions are not recorded. Sliding-scale registration: $270, $450, or $585.
Secrets of a Successful Organizer — Online Series
Hosted by Labor Notes
Cost: $15 for the series; nobody turned away for lack of funds · Eligibility: Open to beginners and returning participants.
Three live workshops on building participation, assembling an organizing team, and developing campaigns around workplace issues. October 26, November 2, and November 9, 7–9 p.m. Eastern each evening via Zoom. $15 covers the entire series; nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Designing & Facilitating Reflective Structured Dialogue
Hosted by Essential Partners
Cost: $795 regular; other pricing options listed by host · Eligibility: Public registration; two-day workshop.
Learn to design and facilitate constructive conversations across differences. October 14–15, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern each day, via Zoom. Intended for civic leaders, educators, nonprofit managers, and other professionals. Regular fee $795; see host for discounts and current availability.
Designing & Facilitating Reflective Structured Dialogue
Hosted by Essential Partners
Cost: $795 regular; other pricing options listed by host · Eligibility: Public registration; two-day workshop.
Learn to design and facilitate constructive conversations across differences. October 14–15, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern each day, via Zoom. Intended for civic leaders, educators, nonprofit managers, and other professionals. Regular fee $795; see host for discounts and current availability.
Facilitating Decision-Making Across Differences
Hosted by Interaction Institute for Social Change
Cost: $50–$200 by affiliation; limited grassroots tickets · For: Leaders, facilitators, and teams · Eligibility: Public registration; ticket category depends on affiliation.
Practice inclusive group decision-making across differences in identity, power, and perspective. October 1, 2026, 3–5 p.m. Eastern, on Zoom. Public registration. Fees: $50 grassroots, $100 nonprofit, $150 foundation, $200 for-profit/social venture; grassroots tickets are limited. Hosted by Interaction Institute for Social Change; listed by Democracy University. See host for current availability.
Managing to Change the World
Hosted by The Management Center
Cost: $250–$475 · Eligibility: Public registration for managers; check selected session availability.
Foundational management training for mission-driven workplaces. October 1, noon–6 p.m. Eastern via Zoom. $250 for individuals without organizational assistance; organizational rates $290–$475 by budget. Register for October 1 on the host's schedule; other dates are also available.
Civic Match Live: Maryland
Hosted by Work for America
Cost: Not specified by host · Eligibility: Requires a Civic Match account; for Maryland job seekers and people interested in relocating to Maryland.
Virtual public-service career fair featuring Maryland employers, presentations about open roles, and candidate breakout rooms. September 30, 2–3 p.m. Eastern. Requires a Civic Match account and interest in working in Maryland. See the host page for participating agencies and registration.