Hi ECFers,
Here are the latest postings of ECF events, ECFer/sector-shared event, tool
and opportunity announcements.
Join the events announcements-only list
<https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/> to only
get event and resource roundups directly without being part of the ECF
discussion list or other listing:
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*Include your event or announcement *by emailing me (
duane.raymond(a)fairsay.com, subject: Event listing) *before Sunday
midnight* (GMT
time zone) as I compile them and send it out almost every week.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *Oxford*: Campaigning Forum Oxford,
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>*2025
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>*: Apr 8-10
*Overview:* The annual Campaigning Forum event has been convening
leading and emerging campaigning practitioners since 2002. Join to connect,
learn, share and be inspired by your peers. As a participant-led event, the
agenda is shaped from who joins and the topical issues to campaigning.
There are limited early-bird places.
Find out more about the format
<https://fairsay.com/events/ecf-2025-oxford/sessions-speakers-curators-and-m…>,
see a list of past participants
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/> and the starting agenda
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/#agenda> (it evolves)
Partner events
1. *Sep 2025-Apr 2026: MA/Certificate in Media, Campaigning and Social
change
<https://www.westminster.ac.uk/media-and-communication-courses/2024-25/septe…>*
(U.
of Westminster). Enrol for this innovative course was founded by two ECFers
to create an academic course in campaigning - and has alumi from around the
world. Course lead (and long time activist) Michaela O'Brien can be
reached at M.Obrien(a)westminster.ac.uk
Sector events
1. *Online*: Surviving the Festive Season
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/movementecologycollective/1476020>
*When*: 5 Dec, 12, Dec, 9 Jan
*Overview*: Do you want to challenge divisive and oppressive language
during the winter holidays? Join our online community of practice to
develop the skills you need to confidently challenge racist, sexist,
transphobic and other harmful language in a constructive, calm way. Over
three interactive sessions, you’ll learn practical techniques for
addressing bigotry in the moment, handling tough conversations, and staying
compassionate and centred. After the holidays we’ll reflect on what worked.
This is your chance to prepare and take meaningful action during the
holidays – join our community of practice, gain confidence and leave the
holidays feeling resourced, not emotionally drained. We’re starting in two
weeks, so please sign up to ensure your place. Deadline 1pm, Thursday, 27
November. More info here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/movementecologycollective/1476020
2. *Online*: How do we show that? Measuring progress in the third sector
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduyppzkjGdKNucHbMBocOKZXahKd3u…>
*When*: Mon 9 Dec, 12-1pm lunchtime online session
*Overview*: Join our panel to learn how to demonstrate your
organisation’s value and build a narrative about your impact, no matter
your size. From collection to reporting, tools, and qualitative vs
quantitative outcomes, there is a lot to consider. Our panel will share
their approaches to measuring and monitoring how service users progress,
and future plans for getting the answers they need from their data. We hope
you’ll join us
to hear valuable insights and connect with other data fans in the
third sector! Join at :
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduyppzkjGdKNucHbMBocOKZXahKd3u…
On-demand courses
1. *Online*: Strategic fundraising webinar
<https://thesocialchangenest.org/webinar/strategic-fundraising/>
*Who*: It is designed for community groups and grassroots movements.
Designed specifically for community groups and grassroots movements,
*Overview*: the webinar covers essential strategies for raising funds
and how to fundraise more strategically when you have limited time and
resources. https://thesocialchangenest.org/webinar/strategic-fundraising/
Opportunities
1. Offer: Free help with your communications?
<http://Free%20help%20with%20your%20communications?>
Could your communications benefit from some fresh eyes and creative
ideas? Get in touch for a free communications audit and recommendations
from Cardiff University Communicating Causes students. You'll also be
encouraging the campaign communicators of the future. Deadline: 26th
November
https://communicatingcauses.co.uk/free-help-with-your-charity-communication…
Survey requests and research reports
1.
*Survey call: The UK Campaigners Survey
<https://form.jotform.com/242134697050050> Overview: *This is a call-out
to all changemakers, activists and people working in charities and NGOs in
the UK. We all want big, healthy and strong social movements that create
impact. But what support do social change organisations need? That’s the
question we want to answer!
Help us map the challenges and needs of your movement by filling out
this survey (it will take approx. 5 minutes). We'll use the data to write a
report which we'll share with you, so that you can learn more about what's
happening within your movement and about other movements in the UK!
Complete the survey at https://form.jotform.com/242134697050050
2. *Survey call: *Gmail users
<https://share.mayfirst.org/apps/forms/s/GAjrPNyf4QecXjrErZRi6RWY>
*Overview*: If you are an activist and you use Gmail regularly, please
help us learn
more about our movement's use of Gmail and related services by taking a
10
minute survey so we can all reduce our dependence on the corporate
Internet. Take the Survey:
https://share.mayfirst.org/apps/forms/s/GAjrPNyf4QecXjrErZRi6RWY
3. *Report: How British people think about health has changed - here's
what this means for communicators
<https://frameworksuk.org/resources/moving-mindsets-how-british-people-think…>*
*Overview: *How we think about health and health inequality in the UK
has changed. This research report outlines the key shifts - and what this
means for campaigners and communicators. Our top three findings:
#1 Health is seen as a national – and collective – resource
#2 Right now, more of us recognise that society shapes health
#3 There’s broad support for a whole-government approach to health
Read the report
<https://frameworksuk.org/resources/moving-mindsets-how-british-people-think…>,
or get in touch with thyatt(a)frameworksuk.org to find out more.
4.
*Calling accountants, economists, market researchers... *At the The
<http://mvmtresearch.org/> Movement Research Unit (MRU)
<http://mvmtresearch.org>, we are looking for people with skills in
accountancy, economics, market research, due diligence, and related fields
to join our network of volunteer researchers. There is a great need for
these skills and your insight would go a long way, getting crucial
information into the hands of people that need it most. Please visit our
website mvmtresearch.org to learn more, or get in touch
with me at izzy(a)mvmtresearch.org
5. *Research request: Digital Mobilisation Technology Survey*
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKGz9BEqLXbBJFML0s3j-iqLr7GzOaH8Q…>
*Posted b*y: Ali Walker Davies walkerali84(a)gmail.com
*Overview*: For years we've seen campaigners, organisers and fundraisers
with brilliant ideas be held back by tech that just can’t keep up. And on
the flipside we've seen that with the right combination of tools in place,
organisations are able to mobilise thousands and drive change. So we're
creating a data-driven report to shine a spotlight on what tech powers
high-performing digital mobilisation programmes - and what are the common
gaps and barriers holding orgs back. But to do this we need your help! Can
you please take 10 minutes to fill out our survey and share the challenges
you’re facing with your tech?
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKGz9BEqLXbBJFML0s3j-iqLr7GzOaH8Q…
6. Guide: Websites for Social and Political Change
<https://www.tectonica.co/guide/websites-for-people-based-change>
*Overview*: This guide is designed to help organizations make the most
of one of the most incredibly important digital tools (still) - your
website! While the need for websites is a given these days, their power
when done correctly to actually support an organization in creating change
is often overlooked. We share a mountain of insights and
examples in this guide that show how to:
- Build stronger relationships through thoughtful supporter journeys
- Leveraging limited resources for greater impact through collective
action
- Use design to resonate emotionally and communicate a vision of a better
world
- Detail HOW to make our websites effectively accomplish its strategic
goals!
See details at
https://www.tectonica.co/guide/websites-for-people-based-change
Platform and tool announcements
1. SMK Free Campaign Tools
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/freecampaigntools/>
Free campaign tools page and a new community noticeboard
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/community-noticeboard/> for your
use. Please do take a look and let us know if you have something to share
with the wider community - jobs, events or any news related to campaigning.
2.
*Send postcards to MPs, MEPs, AMs, MSPs, etc. Seasonal postcards are a
great way to stand out with decision makers *you are engaging with. It
gives them something to put up on the wall and remind them of your campaign
each time they see it. PostBug.com offers this by enabling your supporters
to *send real printed postcards and letters* from their device. Printed
postcards and letters get noticed because they are *physical, tactile,
portable with a presence* when designed well and piled up on a desk or
notice board. Plus less is more: it only takes a few to be noticed. See
possibilities <https://postbug.com/solutions> and case studies
<https://postbug.com/case-studies> and request a demo
<https://postbug.com/demo>.
(PostBug is run by FairSay)
Cheers,
Duane
PS: To have your event or announcement included, email me before Sunday
midnight (any time zone) as I compile them and send it out every Monday.
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