Open Gov Hub · Hub Happenings

December 2025 Newsletter

A round-up of news and resources from Open Gov Hub Members.

Highlights

Introducing the Evidence Act Hub (Data Foundation webinar)

The Hub centralizes U.S. federal data, evaluation reports, and evidence resources in one searchable platform, ensuring continuity, curation, and AI-ready formats for the policy community.

Speakers: Nick Hart, Ph.D. (President & CEO, Data Foundation); Susan Jenkins, Ph.D. (former HHS Chief Evaluation Officer); Daniel Schuman (Congressional Data Coalition co-founder); moderator Sara Stefanik (Center for Evidence Capacity). Online. Register here

Listening in This Moment: a 3-part webinar series

FeedbackLabs presents a series on how high-quality listening helps nonprofits and funders adapt, build trust, and strengthen resilience in times of rapid change and uncertainty, with practical strategies to listen effectively, protect community safety, and navigate differences.

Register for one session or all three at a discounted rate. Online. Get tickets

Applied AI (XD131) from TechChange

TechChange builds online courses for synchronous, blended, or self-directed learning. Applied AI (XD131) is an online, facilitated, cohort-based course with tool-based exercises, in-depth case studies, guided workshops, expert discussions, and a final project. Goals: understand key AI concepts and real-world application; connect with peers, leaders, and technical experts; and build a foundation in AI tools for decision-making and automation. Four weeks, January 12 – February 6. Course details, speakers, and facilitators

Members news and updates

Accountability Lab spotlighted inclusion as an ongoing practice rather than an afterthought, reflected on leadership journeys in Mali, shared insights from the world’s largest peace gathering, and introduced its new Country Director in Mali.

ITAD explored how philanthropic boards and staff can align for lasting systems change, shared evidence on the future of global health after recent disruptions, and invited the community to the International Conference on Family Planning 2025.

Horizon Project offered practical insights for healthier, safer, and more inclusive living, from debunking myths about Thanksgiving and food allergies to the importance of CPR, brands that champion accessibility, and sleep solutions for people with disabilities.

LDA Digital Solutions highlighted measurable results for nonprofits using Salesforce.org, shared insights from its global business empowerment journey, and launched the Salesforce Agentblazer Academy 2025.

Jobs and courses

African Center for Economic Transformation: Head of Program Delivery and Impact

Climate Justice Alliance: Senior Programs Director

Future of Life Institute: Republic of Korea Representative · Rolling Applications · UAE Representative

GOPA Group US: Document Controller · Project Manager · ARE (Assistant Resident Engineer) – Power Transmission Sector (see GOPA Group US)

Horizon Project: Direct Support Professional Caregiver