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:
https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/
*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.
========================================================
Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him)
FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
Web: https://fairsay.com/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairsay.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>
Hi everyone,
A wild decade just got wilder in the last 35 days as the USA pivots to full
fascist. That is why joining this year's *Campaigning Forum (ECF) event in
Oxford April 8-10* is more important than ever: *the world has changed (not
just this year) and we need to pivot too.*
*Apply and see more at https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>*
*(late rate kicks in after this Friday Feb 28th). *
*Every story of social change (good and bad) has at its inception a story
of people connecting in-person to share, bond and plan.* The annual
Campaigning Forum (ECF) event is designed specifically for this. Our
opponents are organising. You need to show up to be part of what comes next.
A *true* community event is rare
Most events that call themselves "community events" are simply designed to
be training and product promotion events. You can see the difference in the
agenda: true community events have mostly empty agenda slots for
participants to fill. Non-community events pre-select all the agenda
time-slots based on the organisers' goals.
*Don't be confused that ECF events are for training - they never were and
never are*. Yes, you learn a ton of new ideas and approaches. But this is a
by-product of what ECF really is: a campaigning community event: it is
designed to build life-long connections and confidence to learn how to
learn together. *That is key for us working together over our careers to
make deep sustained change.*
I've incorporated your input...
The big picture is that current events are leaving us all anxious and
feeling helpless. *This is by design*. So this year I've designed the ECF
event to:
1. *Renew* your hope and resilience
2. *Boost* your confidence that something can be done and you can do it
3. *Learn* from stories of successes and failure from each other
4. *Explore* how to counter disinformation and extremism
5. *Retrain* our minds to have a proactive response to changes
6. *Reconsider* what our role is in *shaping* the *next* decades
7. *Build* deep connections to expand your allies and peers to make the
above continuous
Latest event updates
1. As always, you can *see** who is else is coming* so far. 23 people
have confirmed and another few dozen are in the process of getting approval
and applying - See the list at
https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/#participants
2. Sarah P Corbett - known for her "Gentle Protest" approaches is the
lead speaker on day 1. Sarah's approach works particularly well in a high
polarisation and hich anxiety environment we are in - and so it is super
important more of us consider a range of approaches to organising
supporters and influencing decision makers.
So I really look forward to seeing you and your colleagues and peers at the
event this year. It feels to me that* if ever there was a time to show up -
it is this year!*
*Apply and see more at https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>*
*(late rate kicks in after this Friday Feb 28th - extensions can be granted
- just ask). *
Cheers,
Duane
========================================================
Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him)
FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
Web: https://fairsay.com/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairsay.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>
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:
https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/
*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
*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. *Online*: University of Westminster Postgraduate Open Day
<https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/open-days-and-events/postgraduate-onlin…>
*When*: February 26, 2025 12:00-13:30
*Overview*: Hosts of the *MA/Certificate in Media, Campaigning and
Social change
<https://www.westminster.ac.uk/media-and-communication-courses/2024-25/septe…>*,
the open day enables you to talk to course leaders about the courses and
how we teach them, and discuss possible career options and prospects. Find
out about the application process and the academic and pastoral support we
provide. Ask about funding, the postgraduate loan, student accommodation,
and anything else. Online open days provide flexibility for virtual
interactions with course leaders and students, accessible from anywhere
<https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/open-days-and-events/postgraduate-onlin…>
.
2. *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.
========================================================
Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him)
FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
Web: https://fairsay.com/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairsay.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>
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:
https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/
*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
*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: 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 Dive session <https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/deepdive/> led
by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation)
*When*: Feb. 25th 10-13:00 UCT
*Overview*: We know from talking to campaigners and changemakers that
there is active demand for training in how to develop impactful campaign
strategies. This in-depth session for experienced campaigners and leaders
will explore how to do campaign strategy better. Find out more and book
here:
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/
3.
*Online*: Understanding Local Power
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-understanding-local-power-insider-p…>
(Deep Dive session <https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/deepdive/> led
by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation)
*When*: March 6th 10-13:00 UCT
*Overview*: 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/deep-dive-understanding-local-power-insider-p…
4.
*Online*: Theory of Change
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-theory-of-change-a-framework-for-ef…>
(Deep Dive session <https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/deepdive/>
led by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation)
*When*: This two-part training will take place on: March 5th, 10am-12pm
and March 19th, 10-11.30am
*Overview*: This session will dive deep into the TOC process and equip
you with a tried and tested approach to developing impactful theories of
change for your campaigns and organisations. Find out more and book here
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-theory-of-change-a-framework-for-ef…
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.
========================================================
Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him)
FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
Web: https://fairsay.com/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairsay.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>
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:
https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/
*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.
========================================================
Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him)
FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
Web: https://fairsay.com/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairsay.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>
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:
https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/
*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.
========================================================
Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him)
FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
Web: https://fairsay.com/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairsay.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>
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:
https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/
*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.
========================================================
Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him)
FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
Web: https://fairsay.com/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairsay.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>
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:
https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/
*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 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*: Can AI ever be environmentally friendly? (Lunchtime talk)
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-talk-can-ai-ever-be-environmentall…>
*When*: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:30 - 13:30 CET
*Posted by*: Tom at Friends of the Earth tom.wright(a)foe.co.uk
*Background: *Here at Friends of the Earth we occasionally host
lunchtime talks to give us food for thought about the challenges and
opportunities facing the environmental movement. They might not always be
directly related to our core campaigns at Friends of the Earth, this one
certainly isn't.
*Overview*: As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, its
environmental impact grows. Can AI’s usefulness ever outweigh its
environmental harms? We’ll look at the intersection of AI and environmental
justice, some interesting ways in which AI might advance a sustainability
agenda and explore the policy frameworks and campaigns driving AI's green
transformation. See more and register
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-talk-can-ai-ever-be-environmentall…
2. *Online*: Creating a Compelling Narrative for a Diverse Coalition
<https://lu.ma/xum2hap6>
*When*: Weds 27 Nov 2024 12-1:30PM GMT
*Posted by*: Daniel Stanley daniel(a)futurenarrativeslab.org
*Overview*: The first workshop in a new online free workshop series from
Future Narratives Lab: 'Effective Narratives & Messaging for
Coalitions'.This session will be focussed on a central challenge for any
coalition working on tough social issues: finding a concise, effective way
of defining their common aim, that is shared with equal enthusiasm by all
coalition members, but can also be the basis for consistent and persuasive
communication externally. Alongside interactive exercises, Ww’ll also hear
from a guest speaker, Mark Raven, Europe Communications Manager at
350.org, talking about his experience creating a shared narrative for a
large and conflicted set of organisations, under time pressure. See more at
https://lu.ma/xum2hap6
3. *Edinburgh*: Facilitation 101 Masterclass
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#masterclass>
*When*: 3 December
*Overview*: for people with some experience of facilitation who want to
take their work from good to great. It will cover two advanced facilitation
skills and a chance to revisit the essentials too.
4. *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 seasonal 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.
========================================================
Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him)
FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
Skype: fairsay
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
Web: https://fairsay.com/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairsay.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>
Hi ECFers,
Here are the latest postings of ECF events, ECFer/sector-shared event, tool
and opportunity announcements. *There are some great new sector events
below*
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:
https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/
*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 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. *London: *Resisting the Far Right: Working Class Power & Grassroots
Mobilisation
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/resisting-the-far-right-working-class-power-…>
*When: *Nov 15th 10am @SPACE4, Finsbury Park
*Overview*: A day-long event about The Rise of Far-Right Ideologies and
Building a Democratic, Sustainable Society. Nationalist and authoritarian
forces are chipping away at our democratic values, social unity, and
efforts to tackle the climate crisis. Though fighting back isn’t new, the
far-right’s growing presence in media, politics, and public spaces makes it
more urgent than ever. This event will feature three panels that dive into
the rise of the far-right, challenges to real democracy, and how grassroots
action can drive a fair, sustainable future for all.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/resisting-the-far-right-working-class-power-…
2. *London*: Hyperlocal Hackday <https://lu.ma/fxx0wy0o>
*When*: 17 Nov @ 133 Bethnal Green Road
*Posted by*: Daniel Rockman Daniel(a)campaignlab.uk
*Overview*: A hack day at the London school of Political Technology to
allow people a space to make an impact in their local community. Whether
you're a technologist interested in AI or a seasoned campaigner, this event
offers a unique opportunity to learn and innovate. All you need to bring is
yourself and your laptop. Spaces are limited and on a first-come basis, so
sign up! https://lu.ma/fxx0wy0o
3. *Online*: LinkedIn for Organizing and Campaigning
<https://community.socialmovementtechnologies.org/courses/linkedin-for-organ…>
*When*: starts 19 Nov - 3 weeks - 1 session per week
*Posted by*: Victoire Guillonneau victoire(a)socialmovementtechnologies.org
*Overview*: Organizing groups across the world are finding LinkedIn
increasingly useful in their campaigns. This series is for you if you want
to better understand a range of ways to use this platform to build people
power. And it’s for you if you want help figuring out ways to use LinkedIn
that might be useful in your work and building out a plan.
https://community.socialmovementtechnologies.org/courses/linkedin-for-organ…
4. *Online*: Can AI ever be environmentally friendly? (Lunchtime talk)
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-talk-can-ai-ever-be-environmentall…>
*When*: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:30 - 13:30 CET
*Posted by*: Tom at Friends of the Earth tom.wright(a)foe.co.uk
*Background: *Here at Friends of the Earth we occasionally host
lunchtime talks to give us food for thought about the challenges and
opportunities facing the environmental movement. They might not always be
directly related to our core campaigns at Friends of the Earth, this one
certainly isn't.
*Overview*: As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, its
environmental impact grows. Can AI’s usefulness ever outweigh its
environmental harms? We’ll look at the intersection of AI and environmental
justice, some interesting ways in which AI might advance a sustainability
agenda and explore the policy frameworks and campaigns driving AI's green
transformation. See more and register
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-talk-can-ai-ever-be-environmentall…
5. *Edinburgh*: Facilitation 101 Masterclass
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#masterclass>
*When*: 3 December
*Overview*: for people with some experience of facilitation who want to
take their work from good to great. It will cover two advanced facilitation
skills and a chance to revisit the essentials too.
6. *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.
*Nominate someone for an Inspiring Communicator Award
<https://charitycommsicas.evalato.com/> *Nominations are now open for
the CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Awards 2024 until 21 October, and
we'd be really grateful if you can help to spread the word across your
networks.
The awards are free to enter for anyone in the third sector to share who
they think is doing amazing work in charity communications. From Rising
Star to the Accessible Comms Award, whatever their role or cause, we have a
wide range of award categories to champion the sector's comms stories!
https://charitycommsicas.evalato.com/
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 seasonal 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.
========================================================
Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him)
FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
Skype: fairsay
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
Web: https://fairsay.com/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairsay.bsky.social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/>
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:
https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/
*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 every week.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *Today: US Election Grieving and Reflection
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcOyhpjgoGtD6JS8E8igKScYdajdZ__…>
(group therapy)*
*When*: 12:00 UK / 13:00 CET
*What*: An online gathering just to reflect and connect around our
fears, frustrations, hopes and advise to each other on the potential Trump
re-election and its potential impact for the world (as at this time those
in the US will barely have woken up). No speaker, no agenda. Just group
therapy. Join at
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcOyhpjgoGtD6JS8E8igKScYdajdZ__….
(not recorded)
2. *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*: Facilitation 101 Intensive course
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#intensive> (3 days)
*When*: 11-13 November
*Overview*: In depth training will support experienced facilitators to
strengthen their practice and grow their confidence. There are six learning
modules and a strong focus on peer learning throughout.
2. *London*: Social Movement Ecology 3-day Training
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/movementecologycollective/1255335>
*When*: 12-14th November
*Posted by*: Linda Doyle, linda(a)movementecology.org.uk
*Overview*: We all want diverse, regenerative, and powerful movements
that can achieve greater impact, and ultimately, system change. Collective
learning, collaboration and alliance-building are essential for that – and
yet we often remain siloed. In this training, we'll explore why and how to
come together to create more solidarity and strength across progressive
social movements in the UK. We'll explore how to adapt in a complexity
political landscape, challenge hegemonic power, and build impactful
connections. We invite changemakers of all kinds to learn how to think like
a movement ecologist! See more at
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/movementecologycollective/1255335
3. *Online*: WhatsApp for Activating Supporters
<https://socialmovementtechnologies.org/whatsapp-for-activating-supporters/?…>
*When*: Nov 12 - 9AM UK time, for Europe (or Nov 13 - 6PM UK time, for
Americas)
*Posted by*: Victoire Guillonneau victoire(a)socialmovementtechnologies.org
*Overview*: We will cover:
- When to use WhatsApp groups, Communities and broadcast lists, chat-on
and chat-off
- Designing content to drive sharing and action-taking
- Comparing tools to manage messaging for more extensive campaigns
- Sharing by groups across the world using WhatsApp in their organizing
- Using WhatsApp in migrant and diaspora organizing - Security options
and considerations
4. *Online*: LinkedIn for Organizing and Campaigning
<https://community.socialmovementtechnologies.org/courses/linkedin-for-organ…>
*When*: starts 19 Nov - 3 weeks - 1 session per week
*Posted by*: Victoire Guillonneau victoire(a)socialmovementtechnologies.org
*Overview*: Organizing groups across the world are finding LinkedIn
increasingly useful in their campaigns. This series is for you if you want
to better understand a range of ways to use this platform to build people
power. And it’s for you if you want help figuring out ways to use LinkedIn
that might be useful in your work and building out a plan.
https://community.socialmovementtechnologies.org/courses/linkedin-for-organ…
5. *Online*: Can AI ever be environmentally friendly? (Lunchtime talk)
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-talk-can-ai-ever-be-environmentall…>
*When*: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:30 - 13:30 CET
*Posted by*: Tom at Friends of the Earth tom.wright(a)foe.co.uk
*Background: *Here at Friends of the Earth we occasionally host
lunchtime talks to give us food for thought about the challenges and
opportunities facing the environmental movement. They might not always be
directly related to our core campaigns at Friends of the Earth, this one
certainly isn't.
*Overview*: As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, its
environmental impact grows. Can AI’s usefulness ever outweigh its
environmental harms? We’ll look at the intersection of AI and environmental
justice, some interesting ways in which AI might advance a sustainability
agenda and explore the policy frameworks and campaigns driving AI's green
transformation. See more and register
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-talk-can-ai-ever-be-environmentall…
6. *Edinburgh*: Facilitation 101 Masterclass
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#masterclass>
*When*: 3 December
*Overview*: for people with some experience of facilitation who want to
take their work from good to great. It will cover two advanced facilitation
skills and a chance to revisit the essentials too.
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.
*Nominate someone for an Inspiring Communicator Award
<https://charitycommsicas.evalato.com/> *Nominations are now open for
the CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Awards 2024 until 21 October, and
we'd be really grateful if you can help to spread the word across your
networks.
The awards are free to enter for anyone in the third sector to share who
they think is doing amazing work in charity communications. From Rising
Star to the Accessible Comms Award, whatever their role or cause, we have a
wide range of award categories to champion the sector's comms stories!
https://charitycommsicas.evalato.com/
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. *Stand out with the political and corporate decision makers with real
postcards.*
*Overview: *PostBug.com offers that 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
Skype: fairsay
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
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