In this Promising Practices webinar, the National Civic League brought together leading scholars and practitioners to explore what trust really is, why it matters, and how it can be rebuilt, especially at the local level.
In this session, participants learned about the benefits of applying, the application process, and available resources such as mentor communities. Rebecca Trout, Director of the All-America City Award program at the National Civic League, walked through program details and shared valuable tips for crafting a strong application. Additionally, representatives from 2025 All-America City Award-winning communities discussed their experiences and offered insights into maximizing the impact of the All-America City journey.
In this promising practices webinar, attendees learned about practical ways that individuals and communities can participate in United Against Hate Week (October 19–25)—a nationwide call for civic action that brings together neighbors, institutions, and local leaders to stand against hate and bias and foster a deeper sense of belonging for all.
In this webinar, attendees learned about It’s Your America, a dynamic, participatory event that invites residents to come together for a few hours of fun, connection, and thoughtful deliberation.
This Promising Practices Webinar featured climate resources offered by the National League of Cities and examples of local leaders driving bold, equitable climate action in their communities.
In this introductory webinar we explored what AI audits are and why they matter, a real-world case study of auditing AI in the public sector, and the step-by-step auditing process—from selecting a system, to stakeholder mapping, to developing actionable recommendations.
This webinar explored the intersection of climate action and inclusive community engagement, emphasizing how cities can enhance both. Local Policy Lab described their innovative approach, which helps local governments effectively engage residents in the process of ensuring environmental sustainability and resilience while simultaneously strengthening democracy.
Attendees learned how to design an engaging and inclusive charter revision process that institutionalizes participatory decision-making. Speakers outlined important aspects of convening and running a charter review process and discussed innovative civic engagement processes that can be embedded in charters.
Building on the momentum of our launch of the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem Map, this second webinar took a deeper dive into practical applications for states. Attendees discovered three key ways states can leverage the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem Map to strengthen civic infrastructure, foster collaboration, and amplify their organization’s impact.
