National Conference on Citizenship

Founded in 1946 and chartered by Congress in 1953, the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) has strengthened America’s civic life by bringing together leaders, citizens, and organizations committed to the ideals of active citizenship. In line with the vision of that founding charter, NCoC serves as a central hub for America’s efforts to make citizenship more effective by developing a field that contributes to a “more active, alert, enlightened, conscientious, and progressive citizenry.

Today, NCoC hosts a range of programs that empower communities to measure civic health through public data, empower stakeholders to leverage civic infrastructure to understand our digital civic discourse to inform action, and enables the wider community to defend the quality and consistency of democracy’s data. For over 75 years NCoC has hosted an Annual Conference on Citizenship. This event convenes the organizations and partners we serve to forge connections with thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to further the field of civic engagement. Every year, NCoC is joined by powerful voices—from Presidents Truman and Eisenhower to Justice Ginsburg and Senator McCain—all united by the belief that democracy requires participation.