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The Annual National Conference on Citizenship is NCoC's signature event. Held in proximity to Citizenship Day (also known as Constitution Day), NCoC convenes leaders in the field of civic engagement to exchange information and to discuss ways to progress our shared mission of encouraging Americans to become fully involved citizens.

In addition to the Annual Conference, NCoC partners with institutions to host and sponsor programs, events, webinars, and discussions throughout the year.

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2012 Conference and Events

The 67th Annual National Conference on Citizenship will be held in Philadelphia on Friday, September 14, 2012. The Conference will be held in partnership with the National Constitution Center.

Title	Date
Save the Date: 67th Annual National Conference on CitizenshipSeptember 14, 2012, PhiladelphiaThe 67th Annual National Conference on Citizenship will be held in Philadelphia on Friday, September 14, 2012. The Conference will be held in partnership with the National Constitution Center during a ...	February 16, 2012
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Exploring the Link Between Civic Engagement and EmploymentNCoC’s 2012 Annual ThemeNCoC has established an annual theme for it’s 2012 programming: “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Exploring the Link Between Civic Engagement and Employment.” This theme will build off the 2011 ...	February 16, 2012

2011 Events

Title	Date
In Review: 66th Annual National Conference on CitizenshipSeptember 15-23, 2011This year, for the first time, NCoC’s Annual Conference was held outside Washington DC. The 2011 Conference consisted of a series of events during Citizenship week; they began September 15 in Philadelphia ...	October 7, 2011
Jean Case and Steve Case to receive “Citizen of the Year” AwardIt is with great pleasure the National Conference on Citizenship announces that Jean and Steve Case will be honored with the 2011 Joseph H. Kanter Citizen of the Year Award. It will be presented in ...	August 18, 2011
66th Annual National Conference on CitizenshipSeptember 15-23, 2011This year, for the first time, the Conference is being held outside Washington DC. The 2011 Conference will consist of a series of events to be held during Citizenship week, beginning September 15 in Philadelphia ...	May 31st, 2011
The Road to Democracy: My Reflections on the Egyptian RevolutionNCoC, Civic Enterprises, and Atlas Corps invite you to a panel discussion where four Egyptian Atlas Corps Fellows will share and reflect on their experiences during the Revolution. They will also relate ...	March 31, 2011
Communicating with CongressNCoC and SparkAction to host research webinarThe Internet has made it easier and cheaper to contact Congress than ever before. However, technological developments have been so rapid, these communications may not be truly effective. NCoC and SparkAction ...	February 21, 2011
NCoC’s 66th Annual Conference to be Held in ArizonaSave the Date: September 22-23, 2011We are pleased to announce the 66th Annual National Conference on Citizenship will be held on the campus of Arizona State University on Thursday and Friday, September 22-23, 2011. The Conference will ...	February 3, 2011
NCoC seeks venue host for 2011 ConferenceThe National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) seeks a partner organization to serve as venue host for the 66th Annual National Conference on Citizenship on or around Citizenship Day (September 17, 2011).	November 16, 2010
NCoC: Live! Participate in the 2011 NCoC hereIf you can’t join us for the 66th Annual National Conference on Citizenship, we hope you will participate online by watching the video livestream and sending in questions via Twitter.	August 27, 2010

2010 Conference

The 2010 National Conference on Citizenship, “BIG Citizenship: Citizens as Catalysts and Innovators” explored the powerful role civic innovators play in fostering societies that are informed, engaged, giving and trusting.

Title	Date
In Review: 2010 National Conference on CitizenshipThe 65th Annual National Conference on Citizenship was held September 17 in the Library of Congress. As the Conference was streamed online for people across the country to participate, participants ...	September 28, 2010
Civic Innovators ForumA pre-conference event to the 65th Annual National Conference on CitizenshipThe Civic Innovators Forum will be held on September 16 at the Newseum in Washington, DC in partnership with the Case Foundation, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement, and SplashLife	August 11, 2010
Justice Ginsburg to address National Conference on CitizenshipIt is with great honor NCoC announces that Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, will participate in a keynote conversation at the 2010 National Conference on Citizenship. ...	April 26, 2010
2010 National Conference on CitizenshipBIG Citizenship: Citizens as Catalysts and InnovatorsThe 2010 National Conference on Citizenship will be held September 17 at the Library of Congress. Stay tuned to this page to be updated with the latest information regarding speakers, program, and logistics ...	April 12, 2010
Save the Date: 2010 National Conference on CitizenshipBIG Citizenship: Citizens as Catalysts and InnovatorsIndividuals everywhere are self-organizing to meet community needs, demanding transparency and accountability from elected officials and greater social responsibility from corporations. The 2010 National ...	March 24, 2010

2009 Conference and Events

The 2009 Conference “Civic Health in Hard Times” was held September 9 at the Library of Congress. NCoC also partnered to on other events during the year.

Title	Date
2009 NCoC in ReviewThe 2009 National Conference on Citizenship was held September 9 in the Library of Congress. Perhaps the most notable difference between the 2009 event and year's past was the proliferation of social ...	September 14, 2009
NCoC Goes VirtualJoin us online for the 2009 ConferenceThis year, NCoC looks forward to expanding beyond the Conference walls to allow individuals who cannot join the event in Washington, D.C. to participate online. Through the utilization of several forms ...	September 1, 2009
2009 National Conference on CitizenshipSustainable Impact: A Civic Return on InvestmentThe 2009 National Conference on Citizenship, an annual event that focuses on the state of civic engagement in America, is being held September 9 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Library of Congress. Themed “Sustainable ...	July 2, 2009
Save the Date: 2009 National Conference on CitizenshipSustainable Impact: A Civic Return on InvestmentOur nation is facing a time of great challenge, but strong public engagement could be the key to lifting us out of these tough times. Leaders of government, nonprofit and business sectors must commit to ...	March 25, 2009
Global Youth Service DayGlobal Youth Service Day (GYSD) is an annual global event that highlights and celebrates the contributions of youth to their communities through volunteer service. GYSD is held during a weekend every ...	February 20, 2009
The Constitutional Convention: Building Democracy 2.0	January 9, 2009

2008 Annual National Conference On Citizenship

National Archives, Washington, DC
Keynote Speaker Justice Sandra Day O’Conner

On October 2, 2008, the NCoC Conference went “Beyond the Vote” and was joined by Sandra Day O’Connor, William A. Galston, Peter Levine and Sean Parker, among others, to unveil the 2008 Civic Health Index.

Title	Date
2008 Conference Report	October 31, 2008
2008 NCOC Conference Program	September 22, 2008
2008 Civic Health Index: Sustaining civic engagement beyond Election DayThe National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) today released their 2008 civic report called “America’s Civic Health Index: Beyond the Vote”. [True confessions: the Saguaro Seminar was ...	September 22, 2008

2004-2007 Conferences

Programs and reports of NCoC Conferences and events occurring between 2004 and 2007.

Title	Date
2005 Conference Program	September 19, 2005
2005 Conference Report	September 19, 2005
2004 Conference Report	December 15, 2004

Conference Advisory Council

The Conference Advisory Council is a team of civic sector leaders who will work with the Program Committee of the NCoC Board of Directors to offer strategic input on Annual Conference development. Advisory Council members provide strategic advice, including program structure development and identification of partners, speakers, and participants.

Julie AndersonSenior Vice President, Bipartisan Policy CenterJulie Anderson is a Senior Vice President at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Previously, Anderson was Manager of the Climate Change Campaign for the Union of Concerned Scientists. Previously, she was Special ...

Jake BrewerPrincipal, Realist Idealist LabsJake works with political groups, businesses and nonprofits to build networks of people who translate big ideas and good intentions into effective, responsible reality.

John BridgelandChairJohn Bridgeland is President & CEO of Civic Enterprises, a public policy development firm.

Stefan Byrd-KreugerYouth Outreach Coordinator, Concord CoalitionStefan Byrd-Krueger serves as the Youth Outreach Coordinator for The Concord Coalition. Mr. Byrd-Krueger is responsible for building working relationships and finding opportunities to collaborate with ...

Kristen CambellChief Program OfficerKristen is Chief Program Officer at NCoC where she is responsible for researching, developing and implementing all programs and initiatives, including the Annual Conference, NCoC.net and the Civic Health ...

Lattie CoorChairman, Center for the Future of ArizonaDr. Lattie Coor founded the Center for the Future of Arizona in 2002 with the goal of creating an Arizona in which there are opportunities and quality of life for all citizens, now and in the future.

Eric K. FederingDirector, National Japanese American Memorial FoundationEric K. Federing, of Maryland, serves as a Director of the National Japanese American Memorial Foundation, which is focused on Washington, DC’s National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in ...

Christopher T. GatesExecutive Director, PACEChris Gates is the first Executive Director of PACE, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement, a learning collaborative of foundations that works to bring attention and focus to the issues of civic engagement.

Meredith HayProvost, University of ArizonaDr. Meredith Hay is the Executive Vice President and Provost for the University of Arizona. She joined the UA from the University of Iowa where she served as Vice President for Research for three years.

Courtney Klein JohnsonDirector of Strategic Planning and Development, Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Courtney Klein Johnson is responsible for driving an organization development plan that is strategic, innovative, and entrepreneurial and reinforces GPEC’s emphasis on return-driven performance.

Gail Leftwich KitchCOO, Voter Participation CenterGail Leftwich Kitch is chief operating officer of The Voter Participation Center, a research-driven, results-oriented nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing participation in our democracy.

Eric LiuFounder, Guiding Lights NetworkEric Liu is an author, educator, and civic entrepreneur. Eric served as a White House speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and later as the President's deputy domestic policy adviser. After the White ...

Lynn LuckowCEO, Craigslist FoundationLynn Luckow is the chief executive of Craigslist Foundation. After a long and fruitful career in the private sector, most recently as President & CEO of Jossey-Bass Publishers, Lynn now focuses on discovering ...

Ted McConnellExecutive Director, Campaign for the Civic Mission of SchoolsTed McConnell is the Executive Director of the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, and is responsible for all aspects of the Campaign's operation.

Ruth McGregorChief Justice (Retired), Arizona Supreme CourtChief Justice Ruth McGregor served on the Arizona Supreme Court from February 1998 until June 30, 2009. She was the Court’s Chief Justice from June 2005 until her retirement.

Decker NgongangDirector, Community Engagement and Organizing, Teaching FirstDecker Ngongang is Director of Community Engagement and Organizing, at Communities for Teaching Excellence.

Steve SeleznowPresident and CEO, Arizona Community FoundationSteven G. Seleznow is President & CEO of the Arizona Community Foundation, a statewide philanthropy whose mission is to lead, serve and collaborate to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better Arizona.

David B. SmithExecutive DirectorDavid joined NCoC in early 2008 as Executive Director. He oversees program development, spearheads fundraising efforts, and manages all administrative functions and staff.

Donald SmithPresident and CEO, SCF ArizonaDonald A. Smith Jr. is a 33-year veteran of the insurance industry and a former deputy secretary within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry, and joined SCF Arizona ...

Michael D. SmithSenior Vice President for Social Innovation, Case FoundationMichael works with the CEO and senior leadership team to set the programmatic direction of the Case Foundation and manages a portfolio of social investments and partnerships designed to spark civic participation, ...

Thomas SusmanDirector of Governmental Affairs, American Bar AssociationTom Susman, of Washington, is the Director of the American Bar Association's Governmental Affairs Office. He took this position in early 2008 after serving as a partner at the law firm of Ropes & Gray, ...

Karen ThoresonPresident/COO, Alliance for Innovation Karen Thoreson is the President/Chief Operating Officer for the Alliance for Innovation, a national non-profit organization which promotes innovation and best practices for local governments.

Alysa UllmanExecutive Director, Citizenship CountsAlysa Ullman is Executive Director of Citizenship Counts, whose mission is to educate students on the tenets of citizenship, inspire their pride in America and encourage them to participate in community ...

Michael WeiserChairmanMichael Weiser was elected chairman of the National Conference on Citizenship in January, 2008. An investor and writer, Mr. Weiser is a frequent commentator on issues relating to finance, citizenship and ...

Erica WilliamsDeputy Director, Progress 2050Erica Williams is the Deputy Director of Progress 2050, a project of the Center for American Progress that develops new ideas for an increasingly diverse America.

Mary YonkmanChief Strategy Officer, The Mission ContinuesAt The Mission Continues, Mary is responsible for strategic engagement and thought leadership including establishing and maintaining executive-level partnerships.

Alison YoungVice President of Public Engagement, National Constitution CenterAlison Young is Vice President of Public Engagement at the National Constitution Center, the preeminent resource for discussion, debate, and education about the U.S. Constitution and its contemporary relevance.

Sector Events

NCoC staff and board serve as advisors, speakers, panelists, and participants for a variety of events hosted by our partners. Here, we will highlight these events, share information about where we will be participating, as well as share our post-event reflections.

Title	Date
Generations: Rethinking Age and Citizenship ConferenceMarch 29-31 in Detroit, MIThe Center for the Study of Citizenship’s 2012 Ninth Annual International Conference in Citizenship Studies will examine the relationship of generations and citizenship in the past, present, and ...	February 21, 2012
2012 Independent Sector Annual ConferenceNovember 11-12 in San FranciscoSave the date!	February 21, 2012
D.C. Data DiveMarch 2-4 in Washington, D.C.The 2011 American Express NGen Fellow, convened by Independent Sector, are providing an opportunity for D.C.-based nonprofits to receive free help from leading data scientists, developers and digital do-gooders!	February 21, 2012
American Democracy Project 10th Annual MeetingJune 6-9 in San AntonioThis year’s theme, Civic Engagement 2.0: Re-Imagining, Strengthening and deepening Our Civic Work, is inspired by web 2.0 applications (e.g., social media, blogs, Wikis) that inspire collaboration, ...	February 17, 2012
Personal Democracy ForumJune 11-12 in New York CityPersonal Democracy Forum, the world’s leading conference exploring and analyzing technology's impact on politics and government, returns to the NYU Skirball Center June 11-12, 2012.	February 17, 2012
Council on Foundations - 2012 Annual ConferenceApril 29-May 1 in Los AngelesThis conference encourages engagement, creativity, and innovation. Time and space is dedicated to peer exchange, experiential learning, interactive sessions (beyond Q&A), and robust debate. You will leave ...	February 17, 2012
2012 National Conference on Volunteering and ServiceJune 18-20 in ChicagoA program of Point of Light Institute, this annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired through a wide range of exciting and informative plenary sessions, workshops, ...	February 17, 2012
Guiding Lights WeekendMarch 8-10 in SeattleDavid Smith and Kristen Cambell will speak at and participate in the Guiding Lights Weekend, March 8-10 in Seattle.	February 7, 2012
2011 Corporate Citizenship AwardsBusiness Civic Leadership CenterUntil June 24th, the U.S. Chamber BCLC is accepting applications for the 2011 Corporate Citizenship Awards (aka The Citizens).	May 9, 2011
Ronald Reagan Foundation: Civic Engagement Through Social MediaMay 11 in Simi Valley, CAKristen Cambell to speak on a panel at the Annenberg Learning Center at the Reagan Foundation and Library on civic engagement through social media.	April 12, 2011
Independent Sector Annual Conference: R-Evolutionary TimesOctober 30-November 1, 2001 in ChicagoDavid Smith and Kristen Cambell will attend the Annual Conference of Independent Sector in Chicago this fall.	April 8, 2011
American Democracy Project Annual Meeting: Beyond Voting: Active Citizenship in the New EraJune 2-4, 2011 in OrlandoKristen Cambell will attend the ADP Annual Meeting this summer, where she will participate in a Featured Discussion on the Civic Health Index.	April 8, 2011
National Conference on Volunteering and Service: Champions of ServiceJune 5-8, 2011 in New OrleansKristen Cambell will attend and speak at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service.	April 8, 2011
CECP: Corporate Philanthropy SummitJune 1-2, 2011 in New York CityKristen Cambell will attend the Committee for Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy’s Summit in New York this June.	April 8, 2011
Mobilize.org: Target 2020 SummitApril 15-17, 2011 in CaliforniaDavid Smith will speak at Mobilize.org’s Target 2020 Education Summit.	March 31, 2011
Guiding Lights Weekend: Event ReflectionMarch 24-26, 2011 in SeattleDavid B. Smith, Executive Director, spoke at and participated in the Guiding Lights Weekend. Here is his reflection:	March 28, 2011
Citizens’ Toolbox: Event ReflectionMarch 16-19, 2011 in Oxford, OhioKristen Cambell, Director of Programs and New Media, spoke at and participated in the Citizens’ Toolbox Conference in March 2011.	March 19, 2011
BCLC: Corporate Community Investment ConferenceApril 12-14, 2011 in PhiladelphiaThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) is hosting a conference, 2011 National Conference on Corporate Community Investment April 12-14 in Philadelphia.	March 7, 2011

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