Hi again 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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*Add your event <https://fairsay.com/add-event/> *or announcement or survey
request <https://fairsay.com/ecf-posting/> *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
reciprocation guidelines are now enforced).
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
*With all the deep and rapid changes happening this decade (and weeks),
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*: Strategies for Countering The Far Right
<https://www.fabriders.net/facilitating-collective-power/>
*When*: March 12th & 13th - 4 pm to 7 pm UTC (check your time zone
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=The+Facilitating+…>
)
and March 19th & 20th - 10 am to 1 pm UTC (check your time
zone
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=The+Facilitating+…>
)
*Overview*: Around the world, the far-right is in ascendance—eroding
democratic norms, dismantling public services, attacking marginalised
communities, and spreading disinformation. In the face of these challenges,
our ability to build strong movements that harness collective power is more
critical than ever. Join us in building the skills to resist, strategise,
and win.
* The Facilitating Collective Power* Lab is a hands-on training designed to
equip organisers, activists, and facilitators with the skills to foster
inclusive, participatory spaces where people can strategise, resist, and
build alternatives together. Hosted by FabRiders, this course will deepen
your ability to guide groups toward meaningful collaboration—ensuring that
we are not just reacting to authoritarian threats but proactively shaping
the future we want.You can learn more and register at
https://www.fabriders.net/facilitating-collective-power/
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.
<https://www.fabriders.net/facilitating-collective-power/>
Platform and tool announcements
1.
*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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Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him)
FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
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