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:* With all the deep and rapid changes happening this decade,
coming together to learn is more important than ever. The annual
Campaigning Forum is a *one-of-a-kind event* that brings together
campaigning practitioners of all levels of experience, across the sector
and multiple countries.
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. It *explores the latest zeitgeist and prepares
participants to handle the emerging societal reality.* Late rates kick
in in early March, so apply today
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*: Holding Space in Uncertain Times
<https://www.fabriders.net/session-design-lab/>: The Session Design Lab
*When*: *February 11 & 12* 10-13:00 UTC & *February 18 & 19* 16:00-19:00
UTC
*Overview*: In these times of uncertainty, how we gather and facilitate
conversations matters more than ever. FabRiders’ Session Design Lab is a
collaborative space where facilitators, trainers, and organisers refine
their session design skills to create inclusive, impactful, and responsive
gatherings.
Whether you’re navigating shifting priorities, hybrid environments, or
emotionally charged discussions, this lab provides a structured yet
flexible approach to designing sessions that foster connection, clarity,
and action. Join us to strengthen your ability to create spaces that
co-power participants, adapt to complexity, and hold the uncertainty with
purpose.
You can learn more and register at
https://www.fabriders.net/session-design-lab/
*Scholarships are available* for anyone facing hardship due to the US
Foreign Aid Freeze and Stop Work Order or if the registration fee poses a
barrier to participation.
2.
*Online*: How to develop effective campaign strategies
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/>
(Deep Diver sessions by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation)
*When*: Feb. 25th 10-13:00 UCT
*Overview*: Deep dive sessions are led by experts to provide senior
campaigners with intensive, focussed sessions that explore subjects in
detail.
Understanding Local Power spotlights the devolution agenda. As more
power is transferred out of Westminster, we’ll dive deep into understanding
where local decisions are made and how to increase your campaigning impact.
Find out more and book here
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/deepdive/
3.
*Online*: How to develop effective campaign strategies
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/>
(Sheila McKechnie Foundation)
*When*: Feb. 25th 10-13:00 UCT
*Overview*: Deep dive sessions are led by experts to provide senior
campaigners with intensive, focussed sessions that explore subjects in
detail.
Understanding Local Power spotlights the devolution agenda. As more
power is transferred out of Westminster, we’ll dive deep into understanding
where local decisions are made and how to increase your campaigning impact.
Find out more and book here
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/
Also other Deep Diver sessions in March at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/deepdive/
Platform and tool announcements
1.
*SMK National Campaigner Awards 2025
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/awards/awards-nominations-2025/> Get
nominating for the SMK National Campaigner Awards 2025! You have until
Friday 28 February to nominate yourself or a favourite campaign or
changemaker you know. Nominate
here: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/awards/awards-nominations-2025/
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/awards/awards-nominations-2025/>
Every year SMK have incredible winners and last year was no exception. Need
inspiration watch this video
here https://youtu.be/rdNe08jDWyE?feature=shared
<https://youtu.be/rdNe08jDWyE?feature=shared>. SMK’s interest is in finding
those who have made change happen – most effectively, creatively, and
courageously. That change might be in law or policy, it might be in
attitudes, social norms or behaviour, it could be in how services are
provided, or in the protection of a service or asset. A campaign could be
aimed at righting a wrong or holding a body to account. *
2.
*Stand out to decision makers with printed postcards <https://postbug.com/>
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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