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Interactivity Foundation (IF)
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We bring people together in meaningful #discussions that expand #imagination, build social trust, and hone the skills necessary for everyday #democracy. Check our websites for free facilitation & discussion resources!

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What does it take to build a more dialogic campus?

At 4 North Carolina campuses, the answer came through student-led conversations, with the support of a custom certificate program.

🔗 iftalks.org/mo5QS

#WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion @duke-university.bsky.social @queensuniv.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Are you a teacher looking to build critical thinking and purpose into your classroom? The Path to Purpose from IF might be just what you need.

✅ Ideal for middle school advisory, SEL, or enrichment blocks
✅ Less prep work for you!

Learn more: iftalks.org/Journal

#WhatIF
August 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
As summer starts to wind down, many middle schoolers are starting to think about the year ahead—new classes, goals, and even new questions about who they want to be.

That’s where The Path to Purpose Interactive Journal comes in.

Learn more & download the free guide: iftalks.org/Journal

#WhatIF
July 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Join us on Aug 12 (12–1 PM ET) for a free, hands-on introduction to the free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit—a flexible, practical set of activities that help educators, civic leaders, & facilitators build the conditions for thoughtful, inclusive dialogue.

🔗 Register: iftalks.org/XRMRJ

#WhatIF
July 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
✨ New! Explore our Impact Stories page ✨

People across sectors are using IF tools to make a real difference—and we’ve just launched a new page on our website to highlight this work. Get inspired: iftalks.org/Impact

#WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #FacilitativeLeadership #Impact
July 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
What happens when the training *is* the model?

For Dr Hathaway, CDP Coach Training didn’t just teach #CollaborativeDiscussion skills, it embodied them. “They were showing us, not just telling us. That level of intentionality is rare—and powerful.”

🔗 Read: iftalks.org/1qTI8

#WhatIF
July 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
What does it take to bridge divides & build a #democracy where everyone can thrive?

CDP Director Kelly Siegel-Stechler joined the AASCU's "American Democracy Project Summit" plenary to explore just that. We're honored to be in collaboration with partners working to renew civic life.

#WhatIF
July 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Midway through summer and wondering how to keep your middle schooler engaged?

The Path to Purpose Interactive Journal helps young people find their voice. By connecting ideas and experiences, they build critical thinking skills that serve them well beyond summer.

More: iftalks.org/Journal

#WhatIF
July 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
It’s official: September’s Collaborative Discussion Project Coach Training will be led by none other than IF’s Dr. Kelly Siegel-Stechler and Eric Schmucker!

This is your chance to bring collaborative discussion practices into your classroom, campus, or community.

Applications iftalks.org/6LXhq .
July 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
How do we honor freedom—not just as a word, but as a practice?

By investing in the skills that sustain it: listening, collaboration, and civic imagination.

🎟️ Use code 4thJuly at checkout for 50% off (expires Sunday)
🔗 Register here: iftalks.org/Events

#WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion
July 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Big social problems can feel overwhelming—but what if we could easily identify where change is most possible?

That's one of the ideas behind systems thinking, and is at the heart of Dr. Lori Britt's new activity for the Collaborative Discussion Project Toolkit.

🔗 Read: iftalks.org/uz5Gc

#WhatIF
June 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Director of Communications & Marketing
- Remote (US-based, some travel)
- $95 - $120k + 25% benefits

Senior Operations Manager
- Remote (within 3 hours of Parkersburg, WV)
- $85 - $95k + 25% benefits

🔗 Learn more: iftalks.org/Jobs

#WhatIF #NonprofitJobs #RemoteWork
June 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
As we approach Juneteenth, we honor the milestone it marks in the long struggle for freedom in the U.S.

Our free Civil Rights facilitation guide invites you to explore civil rights & what new protections might be needed for a more just future.

🔗 iftalks.org/iJj16

#WhatIF #Juneteenth #CivilRights
June 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“That’s not inclusion—it’s extraction.”

In our latest impact story, CDP Coach Danielle Marshall explores what it means to design *with* people, not just *for* them.

🔗 Read: iftalks.org/LDQik

#WhatIF #EquityInPractice #FacilitativeLeadership #Belonging #CollaborativeDiscussion
June 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We're thrilled to welcome Greg Brauner to our Board of Trustees.

Greg, VP of Marketing at Thinkific, is a seasoned marketing executive and strategic advisor with >20 years experience helping companies scale with purpose. He brings a commitment to inclusive dialogue and practical impact.

#WhatIF
June 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Do we have a listening problem?

Dr. John Igwebuike is helping reimagine listening as the cornerstone of collaboration.

🔗 Learn more & sign up for John's upcoming workshop: iftalks.org/N8KZD

#WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #FacilitativeLeadership #ActiveListening
June 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Do you have a favorite discussion activity that fosters real dialogue and collaboration? We’re updating the CDP Toolkit—including a new print edition—and we’re inviting you to contribute!

Check out existing activities & submit your own ideas @ iftalks.org/Toolkit.

#WhatIF #CallForSubmissions
June 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We are delighted to welcome Jessica Ginther to IF's Board of Trustees.

Jessi is a senior executive with a global career across international nonprofits and public-sector entities. She is currently Senior Director of Finance & Program Operations at the Digital Impact Alliance.

#WhatIF
May 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What if the city of Barcelona floated around the Mediterranean?
What if businesses changed owners every five years?

These are just a couple of the “what ifs” considered in this year's Sustained Discussion Program on Digital Nomadism and Future Belonging.

Learn more at iftalks.org/SDP .

#WhatIF
May 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today is the International Day of Living Together in Peace.

We can all take part in creating a more inclusive and peaceful world. Don't know where to begin? The free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit is full of activities to support you and your community (iftalks.org/Toolkit)

#WhatIF
May 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
What do pirate ships, improv, and civic dialogue have in common?

One answer: CDP Visiting Fellow Don Waisanen, and the new tools he is creating for the free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit!

🔗 Read more & join Don's upcoming workshop: iftalks.org/A5w3y

#WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #Improv
May 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“We’re in a crisis—but I believe you never let a crisis go to waste.”

When uncertainty made it harder for one nonprofit to connect its day-to-day work with its commitment to DEI, CDP Coach Danielle Marshall invited the team to reframe the conversation.

🔗: iftalks.org/knTeb

#WhatIF #DEI
May 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"Something that's given me hope in the world right now is this work I'm doing around masculinity."

Kenny Andejeski shares his Sustained Discussion Fellowship project on the ManKind Podcast.
Listen here: iftalks.org/zmOD8

#SustainedDiscussion #Masculinity #WhatIF
April 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This Earth Day, let’s start by recognizing the knowledge around us.

Free Toolkit Activity 5.5 invites us to explore the expertise and lived experiences within our communities. Why not use it to consider how we care for the planet?

🔗 iftalks.org/CDP55

#WhatIF #EarthDay #CollaborativeDiscussion
April 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
How do you shift a college conversation from defensive to collaborative? For Yordi, it started with dropping the word “but.” Here she reflects on her experience as a student & facilitator in IF’s Better College Discussions series.

Yordi’s story: iftalks.org/kWqvA

#WhatIF #StudentVoices
April 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM