A round-up of news and resources from Open Gov Hub Members.
In today’s competitive funding landscape, collaboration is key. Collective Mind invites you to explore collective fundraising, where organizations pool resources, expand their capacity, and build lasting partnerships, drawing on real-world examples from nonprofit newsrooms and beyond. July 23, 12pm EST, online. RSVP here
The Center for Progressive Reform hosts a session on how the rise of artificial intelligence is driving demand for electricity-intensive data centers, expanded fossil fuel infrastructure, and climate and community impacts, using a case study from Louisiana. Tuesday, July 22 at 1pm EST. Speakers: Sophie Loeb and Bryan Dunning (Center for Progressive Reform), KD Minor (Alliance for Affordable Energy), and Dan Farber (UC Berkeley School of Law). Webinar RSVP
TechChange has launched Kolab, a digital facilitation platform that brings the dynamism of in-person events into online spaces, with integrated video, spatial audio, an interactive canvas, and facilitation tools. Ideal for workshops, training sessions, strategy sessions, and cohort-based learning. Join an upcoming Kolab Connect session to try it live.
PEN America and Open Gov Hub host a joint summer literary salon and ice cream social celebrating literature’s role in cultivating community and democracy in turbulent times. Thursday, July 17, 5:30–7:30pm, 1100 13th St NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005. Bring a poem, a short reading, or another excerpt that inspires you. Build-your-own ice cream bar. Free and open to the public; kids with parents welcome. RSVP
ACET: Director of Communications · Implementation of an Integrated ERP System
Athena Infonomics: Associate Consultant or Consultant, MERL
BRAC: Expression of Interest – Consultancy Services for SMT Development
Climate Justice Alliance: Legislative Aide · Operations Manager · Organizing Director · Policy Coordinator
Clones House: Data Collector · Consultant Expression of Interest
Diversity Travel: Helpdesk Support Executive · Sales Executive (German speaking) · SME Client Manager (Dutch-speaking) (see Diversity Travel)
Esri: Solution Engineer – Natural Resources · Account Manager – AEC
Future of Life Institute: Rolling Applications
Horizon Project: STEP Center & Office Intern · Direct Support Professional
ISPU: Digital Marketing and Engagement Specialist
IRI: External Affairs & Communications Manager
Oxford Policy Management: Programme Finance and Operations Manager
PEN America: Assistant, Communications
International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1995 and based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its mission is to support and strengthen democracy worldwide. It works with governments, political actors, civil society, and international partners to promote inclusive and resilient democracies, providing tools and expertise on elections, constitutions, political participation, and political finance. With 35 member states and a global presence, International IDEA helps countries navigate democratic transitions and challenges.