We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
U.S. Declaration of Independence, 1776
MISSION
Navigating Our Future (NOF) is a nationwide trans-partisan social sector organization founded by, for, and dedicated to the common good of all Americans. Our purpose is to be a convening and integrating force for actualizing the aspirational promise upon which America was founded. To achieve this purpose NOF's work focuses on the following goals:
- Fostering a new American mindset in which We the People see ourselves and act, individually and collectively, as responsible, powerful co-creators of our future;
- Providing Americans a nationwide, community-based framework and supporting infrastructure through which we can effectively work together to envision the future of our nation; become well informed about the challenges and the options for resolving them; engage in dialogue and deliberation on solution approaches; reach consensus on strategies for achieving our shared vision and goals; and take action to make our shared vision and goals a reality.
- Becoming an instrumental force in igniting and mobilizing a nationwide, grassroots, trans-partisan movement of Americans working in collaboration with the public, private, and social sectors to bring about the social, environmental, and economic changes that will create a healthy, prosperous future for all.
For over a decade, with the help of specialists from a variety of disciplines, NOF has been developing and testing key aspects of an innovative "whole systems" model for community-based nationwide citizen engagement. The model provides an effective, trans-partisan way to involve Americans within their communities and across the nation in a results-focused process. This process includes education, visioning, strategizing, planning, and taking action to create a healthy future for America that has the enthusiastic support of the majority.
All the individual elements required for an effective, nationwide participatory democracy process capable of moving America from vision to action exist and are ready to be engaged. The missing ingredient -- the ingredient NOF has been preparing for over a decade to provide -- is an effective framework that integrates these pieces into a seamless whole and is capable of engaging progressively greater numbers of Americans in a nationwide effort that can bring about the changes all of us want.
Now is the time to act! NOF is in the process of connecting with individuals and organizations that are deeply concerned about the future of America and who have demonstrated leadership in addressing one or more of the complex issues facing our nation. We are exploring the interest of these leaders in becoming members of a Consortium. The ultimate purpose of this Consortium is to launch a nationwide trans-partisan participatory democracy initiative that will lay the foundation upon which Americans, together, can build a bright future.