The 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).

A statement of interest is available here. Deadline for submission is December 17, 2010. Potential partners wishing to see the questions before submitting are welcome to download a copy of the RFP questionnaire on this page, but are asked to submit via the online form.

Overview of NCoC:
NCoC was founded in 1946 and chartered by Congress in 1953. We work with more than 250 partner organizations to strengthen citizenship and increase civic participation in the United States. The National Conference on Citizenship is an annual event that focuses on the state of civic engagement in America. In the last 6 years, the event has brought together annually 400 to 600 civic leaders, educators, CEOs, and representatives from all branches of government to address issues related to our nation's civic health.

NCoC has, in recent years, held its annual Conference at the National Archives and the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. For the 66th Annual Conference, NCoC is especially interested in exploring venues in other parts of the United States. The venue host would be able to provide a facility for the Conference, use of which would ideally be donated in-kind or sponsored by the partner.

Conference Objectives:

• Convene leaders for discussions that move the civic sector forward
• Discuss trends, issues, and challenges in the areas of civic learning, corporate citizenship, civic research, volunteering and giving, online engagement, and political involvement
• Develop and build strategic partnerships between organizations
• Champion innovations in event approach, structure, ideas, and leadership
• Encourage call-to-action and announcement of new programs and initiatives

Recognition:
The event will be promoted as the 66th Annual National Conference on Citizenship, presented by NCoC and hosted by PARTNER NAME. Other sponsors may be solicited according to the official Conference sponsorship guidelines and regulations.

Potential partners should submit a statement of interest here. Deadline for submission is December 17, 2010. Those wishing to see the questions before submitting are welcome to download a copy of the RFP questionnaire on this page, but are asked to submit via the online form.