Hi ECFers,
Here are the latest postings of ECF events, ECFer/sector-shared event, tool
and opportunity announcements.
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<https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/> to only
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*Add your event, announcement or survey request
<https://fairsay.com/add-event/> before Sunday midnight* (GMT time zone) as
I compile them and send it out every week. Promotion requires
reciprocation, payment or being active in the ECF community - see the event
posting guidelines <https://fairsay.com/add-event/>. (note these 5-year-old
guidelines will be enforced from now on).
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. *London: *Campaigning in the Disinformation Age
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/campaigning-in-the-disinformation-age-100-ca…>
*When*: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:30 - 19:15 GMT. Doors at 5:20pm
*Where*: Fyvie Hall, University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street Campus
London W1B 2HT United Kingdom
*Overview*: An insightful panel discussion delving into the realm of
influential campaigns in today's era of disinformation. Discover how
historical campaigns have shaped the world we live in and gain valuable
insights on navigating the challenges of modern-day campaigning. An
opportunity to learn from the past and adapt to the present.
2. *London*: Book Launch -
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-empathy-fix-why-poverty-persists-how-to-…>The
Empathy Fix: Why Poverty Persists & How to Change It
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-empathy-fix-why-poverty-persists-how-to-…>
by Keetie Roelen
*When*: 5:30pm-8pm Thursday 30th January
*Where*: ATD Fourth World UK, 48 Addington Square London SE5 7LB
*Overview*: Please join for an inspiring conversation between Keetie
Roelen and award-winning activist and author, Sarah Corbett, founder of
Craftivist Collective, about Roelen's brilliant new book The Empathy Fix,
followed by drinks and nibbles. Book (free) at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-empathy-fix-why-poverty-persists-how-to-…
3. *Online*: Virtual Facilitation Skills for Large Online Groups (Bite
Size Masterclass)
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/bite-size-masterclass>
*When*: February 7th 12:00-14:00 GMT (2 hour masterclass)
*Overview*: This session is designed for those who host big groups,
helping you create high-quality, interactive, and productive virtual
gatherings. Whether you're managing 25 or 200+ participants, this
Masterclass will provide you with the tools and strategies you need for
seamless facilitation. Learn more and signup at
https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/bite-size-masterclass
Survey requests and research reports
1.
*Survey call: SMK Annual Campaigners Survey
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/champion/campaigner-survey/>
Deadline: *Wednesday
15 January 2025
*Overview: *It’s that time again when we reach out to ask those involved
in campaigning and social change to fill in SMK’s Annual Campaigner Survey.
It’s very much your survey, an important way to make sure that your voice
is part of debate about the campaigning environment.
Platform and tool announcements
1.
*Decision makers take more notice of printed postcards Printed 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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FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
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