Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
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 Monday.
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: Evaluating what matters + Social media to win campaigns
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/>
When: 30 Oct
Overview: Our on-line training workshops are designed to give you the
basic building blocks of campaigning, including introducing the bigger
picture of what social change is and communications planning. We run more
specialist sessions in specific skills like influencing in parliament and
digital campaigning. See
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/
2. *London*: Facilitation Fundamentals
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#fundamentals> (1 day)
*When*: 30 Oct 10:00-16:30
*What*: This course is for people who are relatively new to facilitation
and will equip you with essential tools to support your work with groups.
It will introduce you to three core facilitation skills and give you a
chance to put these into practice.
3. *Online*: Coaching workshop: Mindset and Preparation for COP
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s9eH6_UpWPYglOiVjfnEfTx-nS6OSH6m/view?usp=…>
*When*: Friday 1st November 2024, 12pm UTC/GMT
*Posted by:* Emma emma(a)thesocialpractice.eu
*Overview*: Are you a climate justice organiser, activist or advocate
travelling to COP this year? Whether this will be your first time or not,
you may be experiencing a range of emotions ahead of COP. From anticipation
to anxiety, excitement to overwhelm or maybe something else entirely - it’s
all welcome. This workshop is designed to help you prepare and get into the
right mindset for COP however you’re feeling about it right now. Sign up at
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sdeqgpj4jGNeuCRqjG3b2-uBNe2EqMU…
4. *Online*: Digital Health Week <https://digitalhealthweek.co/>
*When*: 4-10 November
*Posted by*: Ben bengriersonhill(a)googlemail.com
*What*: A week-long initiative that highlights the critical role of
digital health in achieving universal health coverage by 2030. It does this
through engaging, thought provoking and exciting events and activities that
are being put on for free
by partners from across the health sector. We have a packed calendar
<https://digitalhealthweek.co/event-calendar/> with a lot to offer and
all events are free to attend.
5. *London*: Facilitation 101 Masterclass
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#masterclass>
*When*: 6 November
*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. *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.
7. *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
8. *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
9. *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…
10. *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. *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.
2.
*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
3. *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…
4. 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.
========================================================
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/>
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Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
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 Monday-ish.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *Berlin: European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct
23-24 (last call)*
*Overview*: We are most powerful when we come together to share. This is
not because of pure numbers but rather because we build relationships,
exchange experience and learn. This establishes a pattern you can continue
far beyond the event in good times and especially when the outlook has
darkened.
If you wish to come but can't afford it, email me at
duane.raymond(a)fairsay.comand we can work a deal :-) Find out more, see
the agenda and apply at https://campaignforum.eu/
2. *Berlin*: Networking, dinner and social at the Campaign Forum
*When*: Oct 23 17:00+
*What*: Even if you can't make the full European Campaign Forum in
Berlin, you can join for the end of day Ignite talks, speed pitching,
dinner and social <https://campaignforum.eu/the-agenda/#:~:text=Ignite>.
Let me know and I can send the details - email duane.raymond(a)fairsay.com
3. *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: Evaluating what matters + Social media to win campaigns
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/>
When: 30 Oct
Overview: Our on-line training workshops are designed to give you the
basic building blocks of campaigning, including introducing the bigger
picture of what social change is and communications planning. We run more
specialist sessions in specific skills like influencing in parliament and
digital campaigning. See
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/
2. *London*: Facilitation Fundamentals
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#fundamentals> (1 day)
*When*: 30 Oct 10:00-16:30
*What*: This course is for people who are relatively new to facilitation
and will equip you with essential tools to support your work with groups.
It will introduce you to three core facilitation skills and give you a
chance to put these into practice.
3. *London*: Facilitation 101 Masterclass
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#masterclass>
*When*: 6 November
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. *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.
5. *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
6. *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…
7. *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. *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.
2.
*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
3. *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…
4. 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.
========================================================
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/>
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Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
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 Monday.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin (in 15 days)*
*Overview*: This is *not your conference-as-usual* event. It is where
campaigning practitioners have been coming for 22 years to *deepen their
existing knowledge and networks*. This is due to its un-conference (aka
open space) format which puts *participants first* to not just learn
*from* others, but* learn with others*. Plus as a two day event it is a
low distraction environment as participants are committed to being fully
present. It is held in English, but participants are welcome to switch to
other languages if it suits the group participants. Find out more, see the
agenda and apply at https://campaignforum.eu/
2. *Berlin*: Networking, dinner and social at the Campaign Forum
*When*: Oct 23 17:00+
*What*: Even if you can't make the full European Campaign Forum in
Berlin, you can join for the end of day Ignite talks, speed pitching,
dinner and social <https://campaignforum.eu/the-agenda/#:~:text=Ignite>.
Let me know and I can send the details - email duane.raymond(a)fairsay.com
3. *Save the date*: Campaigning Forum Oxford, *2025*: Apr 8-10
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. Action Learning Sets for Emerging Leaders in campaigning organisations
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/>
Posted by Rummena Begum, rummena.begum(a)smk.org.uk
*When*: October 2024
*Overview*: We are running a new action learning set for emerging
leaders in campaigning organisations. This will build on SMK's experience
of running sets at diverse levels since autumn 2023 in partnership with
charity co-founder and experienced action learning set facilitator,
Josephine Knowles.
We hope this will appeal to new line managers in campaigning
organisations and people who are managing a campaigning workstream or
campaigning team. We're offering a 10% discount to anyone who books a place
by mid-August! To find out more, please head to:
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/
2. Online: How to develop effective campaign strategies
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/>
When: 15 Oct 2024
*Overview*: An in-depth session for experienced campaigners and
leaders. for Chief Executives, senior leaders, community leaders and
emerging leaders who want to explore how to do campaign strategy better.
Run by SMK Head of Programmes Kath Christie and SMK Associate and former
CEO Julia Beart. See more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/
3. London: How to own the room: a workshop on public speaking
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/>
When: 16 Oct 2024
*Overview*: A hands-on workshop for anyone looking to work on their
influencing skills, presence, and charisma, whether your focus is on
building strong relationships in one-to-one meetings or expressing campaign
messages succinctly in front of an audience. Viv will draw on her
experience as a comedian and presenter for this session on achieving a
compelling connection in any context, anxiety-free. Run by comedian and
BBC Radio 4 presenter Viv Groskop. You can find out more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/
4. Online: Evaluating what matters + Social media to win campaigns
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/>
When: 9 Oct + 30 Oct
Overview: Our on-line training workshops are designed to give you the
basic building blocks of campaigning, including introducing the bigger
picture of what social change is and communications planning. We run more
specialist sessions in specific skills like influencing in parliament and
digital campaigning. See
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/
5. *London*: Facilitation Fundamentals
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#fundamentals> (1 day)
*When*: 30 Oct 10:00-16:30
*What*: This course is for people who are relatively new to facilitation
and will equip you with essential tools to support your work with groups.
It will introduce you to three core facilitation skills and give you a
chance to put these into practice.
6. *London*: Facilitation 101 Masterclass
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#masterclass>
*When*: 6 November
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.
7. *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.
8. *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
9. *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…
10. *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. *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.
2.
*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
3. *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…
4. 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. *AI campaign email generator
<https://www.movement.industries/draft-email-generator/> (free)*
For those moments when you have a million things to do, or a campaign
you need to get out the door ASAP, we've built an AI email generator. You
enter in the URL of the petition/fundraising page you want to drive traffic
to, and it uses AI to write a campaign email for that page. it's free to
use, so please check it out and let me know what you think!
https://www.movement.industries/draft-email-generator/
2. 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.
3. *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.
========================================================
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://campaignforum.eu/>
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by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
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 Monday.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin (in 22 days)*
*Overview*: This is *not your conference-as-usual* event. It is where
campaigning practitioners have been coming for 22 years to *deepen their
existing knowledge and networks*. This is due to its un-conference (aka
open space) format which puts *participants first* to not just learn
*from* others, but* learn with others*. Plus as a two day event it is a
low distraction environment as participants are committed to being fully
present. It is held in English, but participants are welcome to switch to
other languages if it suits the group participants. Find out more, see the
agenda and apply at https://campaignforum.eu/
2. *Berlin*: Networking, dinner and social at the Campaign Forum
*When*: Oct 23 17:15+
*What*: Even if you can't make the full European Campaign Forum in
Berlin, you can join for the end of day Ignite talks, speed pitching,
dinner and social <https://campaignforum.eu/the-agenda/#:~:text=Ignite>.
Let me know and I can send the details - email duane.raymond(a)fairsay.com
3. *Save the date*: Campaigning Forum Oxford, *2025*: Apr 8-10
Partner events
1. *Online: Working together - sharing problems, designing solutions
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/digitalleadership/1388702>*
*When*: 8th October 3-4.30 pm London time on Zoom (free)
*By*: Brani Milosevic brani(a)digitalleadership.ltd
*Why?*: As a digital lead in an organisation I’ve had moments when I hit
a wall. I’d go down the spiral of anger, annoyance and feeling like I’ll
never be able to get unstuck. Through coaching and then coaching training I
learnt about the solutions-focussed approach which helped me move on from
the bottom of that spiral of despair as I call it ;-) and find different
angle and ideas to move things on. This is how this workshop came about - I
want to share this useful tool with others in a similar situation.
*Who is it for?* Any nonprofit staff, consultants or agencies working
with nonprofits who need to figure out what to do about an issue they have
related to a (digital) change happening in their team/project or
organisation.
*Find out more, register now, share with colleagues* who may be
interested or *get in touch* if you have any questions:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/digitalleadership/1388702
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*: Help us establish an Event Designer Network
<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqceqsrzsiE9Zts2hu3WZzewu1AreUpV…>
*When*: 8 October 15:00 UTC (=16:00 UK BST, 17:00 CEST)
*Posted by*: dirk slater dirk(a)fabriders.net
*Overview*: we are eager to establish a network of practitioners seeking
ways to provide benefits and experiences to strengthen participants'
abilities to reach their social change goals. If you are an event designer,
manager, producer, or enthusiast keen to share your experiences, learn
about new approaches, and connect with others on a similar journey, please
join us.
*Why*: Sarah Allen <https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahtallen/> and I have
been in constant dialogue about the ever-changing events ecosystem for
nearly a decade. It has been a continuous topic that threads through our
friendship. Whether discussing new formats from unconferences to
hyper-scheduled to slow convening, sharing experiences of new technology or
event platforms, or celebrating what we learnt from peer events, we
recognise how vital learning from peers working in diverse contexts is.
Register directly via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqceqsrzsiE9Zts2hu3WZzewu1AreUpV…
*Can't make it?* If you can’t make it on October 8th but want details on
future Event Design sessions, please respond to this email and let us know.
And, of course, if you know of anyone else who might benefit from joining,
please share.
2. *Webinar*: Communicating Climate Action: Use the Power of Advertising
for Good
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/communicating-climate-action-use-the-power-o…>
*When*: Thursday 10th October, 10:30-11:30am UK (BST)
*Overview*: Learn how to leverage the power of advertising to raise
awareness, drive public support and inspire climate action. Following the
UN's call for a ban on fossil fuel advertising, there is an opportunity for
organisations who engage with climate to use advertising as a tool that can
reach large audiences, disseminate important messages, and create change.
This webinar will start with an overview of advertising for NGOs as well as
a more practical view on understanding the different channels and how to
measure success. She will then be joined by a panel of inspiring speakers
who will provide their experiences on using advertising for climate issues.
Register at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/communicating-climate-action-use-the-power-o…
3. Action Learning Sets for Emerging Leaders in campaigning organisations
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/>
Posted by Rummena Begum, rummena.begum(a)smk.org.uk
*When*: October 2024
*Overview*: We are running a new action learning set for emerging
leaders in campaigning organisations. This will build on SMK's experience
of running sets at diverse levels since autumn 2023 in partnership with
charity co-founder and experienced action learning set facilitator,
Josephine Knowles.
We hope this will appeal to new line managers in campaigning
organisations and people who are managing a campaigning workstream or
campaigning team. We're offering a 10% discount to anyone who books a place
by mid-August! To find out more, please head to:
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/
4. Online: How to develop effective campaign strategies
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/>
When: 15 Oct 2024
*Overview*: An in-depth session for experienced campaigners and
leaders. for Chief Executives, senior leaders, community leaders and
emerging leaders who want to explore how to do campaign strategy better.
Run by SMK Head of Programmes Kath Christie and SMK Associate and former
CEO Julia Beart. See more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/
5. London: How to own the room: a workshop on public speaking
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/>
When: 16 Oct 2024
*Overview*: A hands-on workshop for anyone looking to work on their
influencing skills, presence, and charisma, whether your focus is on
building strong relationships in one-to-one meetings or expressing campaign
messages succinctly in front of an audience. Viv will draw on her
experience as a comedian and presenter for this session on achieving a
compelling connection in any context, anxiety-free. Run by comedian and
BBC Radio 4 presenter Viv Groskop. You can find out more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/
6. Online: Evaluating what matters + Social media to win campaigns
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/>
When: 9 Oct + 30 Oct
Overview: Our on-line training workshops are designed to give you the
basic building blocks of campaigning, including introducing the bigger
picture of what social change is and communications planning. We run more
specialist sessions in specific skills like influencing in parliament and
digital campaigning. See
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/
7. *London*: Facilitation Fundamentals
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#fundamentals> (1 day)
*When*: 30 Oct 10:00-16:30
*What*: This course is for people who are relatively new to facilitation
and will equip you with essential tools to support your work with groups.
It will introduce you to three core facilitation skills and give you a
chance to put these into practice.
8. *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.
9. *London*: Facilitation 101 Masterclass
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#masterclass>
*When*: 6 November
*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.
10. *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. *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.
2.
*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
3. *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…
4. 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. *AI campaign email generator
<https://www.movement.industries/draft-email-generator/> (free)*
For those moments when you have a million things to do, or a campaign
you need to get out the door ASAP, we've built an AI email generator. You
enter in the URL of the petition/fundraising page you want to drive traffic
to, and it uses AI to write a campaign email for that page. it's free to
use, so please check it out and let me know what you think!
https://www.movement.industries/draft-email-generator/
2. 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.
3. *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.
========================================================
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://campaignforum.eu/>
6 months, 4 weeks
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Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
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 Monday/Tuesday.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin (join me)*
*Overview*: This is *not your conference-as-usual* event. It is where
campaigning practitioners have been coming for 22 years to *deepen their
existing knowledge and networks*. This is due to its un-conference (aka
open space) format which puts *participants first* to not just learn
*from* others, but* learn with others*. Plus as a two day event it is a
low distraction environment as participants are committed to being fully
present. It is held in English, but participants are welcome to switch to
other languages if it suits the group participants. Find out more, see the
agenda and apply at https://campaignforum.eu/
2. *Berlin*: Networking, dinner and social at the Campaign Forum
*When*: Oct 23 17:15+
*What*: Even if you can't make the full European Campaign Forum in
Berlin, you can join for the end of day Ignite talks, speed pitching,
dinner and social <https://campaignforum.eu/the-agenda/#:~:text=Ignite>.
Let me know and I can send the details - email duane.raymond(a)fairsay.com
3. *Save the date*: Campaigning Forum Oxford, *2025*: Apr 8-10
Partner events
1. *Online: Working together - sharing problems, designing solutions
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/digitalleadership/1388702>*
*When*: 8th October 3-4.30 pm London time on Zoom (free)
*By*: Brani Milosevic brani(a)digitalleadership.ltd
*Why?*: As a digital lead in an organisation I’ve had moments when I hit
a wall. I’d go down the spiral of anger, annoyance and feeling like I’ll
never be able to get unstuck. Through coaching and then coaching training I
learnt about the solutions-focussed approach which helped me move on from
the bottom of that spiral of despair as I call it ;-) and find different
angle and ideas to move things on. This is how this workshop came about - I
want to share this useful tool with others in a similar situation.
*Who is it for?* Any nonprofit staff, consultants or agencies working
with nonprofits who need to figure out what to do about an issue they have
related to a (digital) change happening in their team/project or
organisation.
*Find out more, register now, share with colleagues* who may be
interested or *get in touch* if you have any questions:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/digitalleadership/1388702
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: *Uniting lived and learnt experience on social justice
<https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-social…>
*When*: 2 October, 15:00-16:00 UK / 11:00 EST
*Posted by*: James Montague, JamesMontague(a)forster.co.uk
*Overview*: Speaker Minnie Rahman, CEO of Praxis, will delve into the
challenges of uniting lived and learnt experience in order to accelerate
change and achieve social justice. This includes navigating misinformation
and misunderstanding, translating the complex for audiences with differing
levels of understanding and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Learn more and signup at
https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-social…
2. Action Learning Sets for Emerging Leaders in campaigning organisations
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/>
Posted by Rummena Begum, rummena.begum(a)smk.org.uk
*When*: October 2024
*Overview*: We are running a new action learning set for emerging
leaders in campaigning organisations. This will build on SMK's experience
of running sets at diverse levels since autumn 2023 in partnership with
charity co-founder and experienced action learning set facilitator,
Josephine Knowles.
We hope this will appeal to new line managers in campaigning
organisations and people who are managing a campaigning workstream or
campaigning team. We're offering a 10% discount to anyone who books a place
by mid-August! To find out more, please head to:
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/
3. Online: How to develop effective campaign strategies
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/>
When: 15 Oct 2024
*Overview*: An in-depth session for experienced campaigners and
leaders. for Chief Executives, senior leaders, community leaders and
emerging leaders who want to explore how to do campaign strategy better.
Run by SMK Head of Programmes Kath Christie and SMK Associate and former
CEO Julia Beart. See more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/
4. London: How to own the room: a workshop on public speaking
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/>
When: 16 Oct 2024
*Overview*: A hands-on workshop for anyone looking to work on their
influencing skills, presence, and charisma, whether your focus is on
building strong relationships in one-to-one meetings or expressing campaign
messages succinctly in front of an audience. Viv will draw on her
experience as a comedian and presenter for this session on achieving a
compelling connection in any context, anxiety-free. Run by comedian and
BBC Radio 4 presenter Viv Groskop. You can find out more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/
5. Online: Evaluating what matters + Social media to win campaigns
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/>
When: 9 Oct + 30 Oct
Overview: Our on-line training workshops are designed to give you the
basic building blocks of campaigning, including introducing the bigger
picture of what social change is and communications planning. We run more
specialist sessions in specific skills like influencing in parliament and
digital campaigning. See
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/
6. *London*: Facilitation Fundamentals
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#fundamentals> (1 day)
*When*: 30 Oct 10:00-16:30
*What*: This course is for people who are relatively new to facilitation
and will equip you with essential tools to support your work with groups.
It will introduce you to three core facilitation skills and give you a
chance to put these into practice.
7. *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.
8. *London*: Facilitation 101 Masterclass
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#masterclass>
*When*: 6 November
*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.
9. *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/
Survey requests and reseach reports
1. 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…
2. 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. *AI campaign email generator
<https://www.movement.industries/draft-email-generator/> (free)*
For those moments when you have a million things to do, or a campaign
you need to get out the door ASAP, we've built an AI email generator. You
enter in the URL of the petition/fundraising page you want to drive traffic
to, and it uses AI to write a campaign email for that page. it's free to
use, so please check it out and let me know what you think!
https://www.movement.industries/draft-email-generator/
2. 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.
3. *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.
========================================================
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/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://campaignforum.eu/>
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Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
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 Monday (or Wednesday in
this case).
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin (join me)*
*Overview*: This is *not your conference-as-usual* event. It is where
campaigning practitioners have been coming for 22 years to *deepen their
existing knowledge and networks*. This is due to its un-conference (aka
open space) format which puts *participants first* to not just learn
*from* others, but* learn with others*. Plus as a two day event it is a
low distraction environment as participants are committed to being fully
present. It is held in English, but participants are welcome to switch to
other languages if it suits the group participants. Find out more, see the
agenda and apply at https://campaignforum.eu/
2. *Save the date*: Campaigning Forum Oxford, *2025*: Apr 8-10
Partner events
1. *Sep 2024-Apr 2025: 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 Michaela O'Brien will be hosting ECF
Re-Ignite events in late July <https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> if
you wish to talk to her about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
1. *Leeds*: Festival of Learning - North of England Meet-Up
<https://www.sounddelivery.org.uk/festival-of-learning/>
*When*: Monday 23 September, 10am - 1pm
*Where*: St George's Conference Centre, 60 Great George St, Leeds, LS1
3DL
*Overview*: Connect with local charities, funders, and documentary
makers,
and learn from leaders with lived experience on how to publicly advocate
and tell authentic stories. Hosted by Emma Pears, SELFA, network and
enjoy
talks from guest speakers, Steve Arnott, Hull Beats, Anna Hall, Candour
Productions, Rachael Mole, Moleworks Solutions, and Debs Teale, Multi
award
winning mental health advocate, consultant & facilitator.
https://www.sounddelivery.org.uk/festival-of-learning/
2. *Liverpool*: The Campaign Fringe at Labour Conference 2024
<https://lu.ma/wafufxe0>
*When*: 23 September 11:00-19:00
*Posted by*:Daniel daniel(a)campaignlab.uk
*Overview*: If you are heading to the Labour Conference, stop
by #TheCampaignFringe, where we'll be showcasing the latest work and
research from organisations across the progressive ecosystem, tackling key
questions shaping the future of campaigning.
With sessions ranging from Hope Not Hate to learning how to use AI in
your
campaigns from experts, there will be talks, workshops, and plenty of
space
to grab a coffee and relax throughout the day! See https://lu.ma/wafufxe0
3. *Online: *Uniting lived and learnt experience on social justice
<https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-social…>
*When*: 2 October, 15:00-16:00 UK / 11:00 EST
*Posted by*: James Montague, JamesMontague(a)forster.co.uk
*Overview*: Speaker Minnie Rahman, CEO of Praxis, will delve into the
challenges of uniting lived and learnt experience in order to accelerate
change and achieve social justice. This includes navigating misinformation
and misunderstanding, translating the complex for audiences with differing
levels of understanding and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Learn more and signup at
https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-social…
4. Action Learning Sets for Emerging Leaders in campaigning organisations
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/>
Posted by Rummena Begum, rummena.begum(a)smk.org.uk
*When*: October 2024
*Overview*: We are running a new action learning set for emerging
leaders in campaigning organisations. This will build on SMK's experience
of running sets at diverse levels since autumn 2023 in partnership with
charity co-founder and experienced action learning set facilitator,
Josephine Knowles.
We hope this will appeal to new line managers in campaigning
organisations and people who are managing a campaigning workstream or
campaigning team. We're offering a 10% discount to anyone who books a place
by mid-August! To find out more, please head to:
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/
5. Online: How to develop effective campaign strategies
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/>
When: 15 Oct 2024
*Overview*: An in-depth session for experienced campaigners and
leaders. for Chief Executives, senior leaders, community leaders and
emerging leaders who want to explore how to do campaign strategy better.
Run by SMK Head of Programmes Kath Christie and SMK Associate and former
CEO Julia Beart. See more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/
6. London: How to own the room: a workshop on public speaking
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/>
When: 16 Oct 2024
*Overview*: A hands-on workshop for anyone looking to work on their
influencing skills, presence, and charisma, whether your focus is on
building strong relationships in one-to-one meetings or expressing campaign
messages succinctly in front of an audience. Viv will draw on her
experience as a comedian and presenter for this session on achieving a
compelling connection in any context, anxiety-free. Run by comedian and
BBC Radio 4 presenter Viv Groskop. You can find out more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/
7. Online: Evaluating what matters + Social media to win campaigns
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/>
When: 9 Oct + 30 Oct
Overview: Our on-line training workshops are designed to give you the
basic building blocks of campaigning, including introducing the bigger
picture of what social change is and communications planning. We run more
specialist sessions in specific skills like influencing in parliament and
digital campaigning. See
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/
8. *London*: Facilitation Fundamentals
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#fundamentals> (1 day)
*When*: 30 Oct 10:00-16:30
*What*: This course is for people who are relatively new to facilitation
and will equip you with essential tools to support your work with groups.
It will introduce you to three core facilitation skills and give you a
chance to put these into practice.
9. *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.
10. *London*: Facilitation 101 Masterclass
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#masterclass>
*When*: 6 November
*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.
11. *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/
Survey requests and reseach reports
1. 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…
2. 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. *AI campaign email generator
<https://www.movement.industries/draft-email-generator/> (free)*
For those moments when you have a million things to do, or a campaign
you need to get out the door ASAP, we've built an AI email generator. You
enter in the URL of the petition/fundraising page you want to drive traffic
to, and it uses AI to write a campaign email for that page. it's free to
use, so please check it out and let me know what you think!
https://www.movement.industries/draft-email-generator/
2. 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.
3. *Stand out with the UK's new Labour Government with 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>.
(Disclosure: 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/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://campaignforum.eu/>
7 months, 1 week
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Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
Hi ECFers,
Here are the latest postings of ECF events, ECFer/sector-shared event, tool
and opportunity announcements....not quite a Monday update this time
(PostBug.com has kept me busy)
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 Monday.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin (join me)*
*Overview*: This is *not your conference-as-usual* event. It is where
campaigning practitioners have been coming for 22 years to *deepen their
existing knowledge and networks*. This is due to its un-conference (aka
open space) format which puts *participants first* to not just learn
*from* others, but* learn with others*. Plus as a two day event it is a
low distraction environment as participants are committed to being fully
present. It is held in English, but participants are welcome to switch to
other languages if it suits the group participants. Find out more, see the
agenda and apply at https://campaignforum.eu/
2. *Save the date*: Campaigning Forum Oxford, *2025*: Apr 8-10
Partner events
1. *Sep 2024-Apr 2025: 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 Michaela O'Brien will be hosting ECF
Re-Ignite events in late July <https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> if
you wish to talk to her about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
1.
*Online: Facilitation 101 training taster session
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/> *Posted by: Julia
juliacslay(a)gmail.com
*When*: Mon 16 September, 2024 12:00-13:30 UK
*Overview*: Facilitation skills can be used in any scenario, from team
meetings, to
away days, campaigns, events and leadership roles. Join Facilitation 101
for a free 90 minute taster in September, where you will learn new
skills,
meet like minded people, and come away with a toolbox of resources that
you
can apply in your day to day work. See more details and sign up to the
taster here:
https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/
2. *London: Join Bite Back and Put Planetary Health on the Menu*
*When*: 18 Sep 2024, 5.30 - 7pm
*Overview*: Something has gone wrong with our food system. It is the
second biggest contributor to global emissions and it's also damaging our
health. Bite Back is bringing together our one-of-a-kind youth activists,
climate experts, and the best in the business when it comes to legal power
for change, to ask the question: are Big Food taking planetary health
seriously enough?
For more info and if you are interested in joining,
*please contact events(a)biteback2030.org <events(a)biteback2030.org> *
3. *Leeds*: Festival of Learning - North of England Meet-Up
<https://www.sounddelivery.org.uk/festival-of-learning/>
*When*: Monday 23 September, 10am - 1pm
*Where*: St George's Conference Centre, 60 Great George St, Leeds, LS1
3DL
*Overview*: Connect with local charities, funders, and documentary
makers,
and learn from leaders with lived experience on how to publicly advocate
and tell authentic stories. Hosted by Emma Pears, SELFA, network and
enjoy
talks from guest speakers, Steve Arnott, Hull Beats, Anna Hall, Candour
Productions, Rachael Mole, Moleworks Solutions, and Debs Teale, Multi
award
winning mental health advocate, consultant & facilitator.
https://www.sounddelivery.org.uk/festival-of-learning/
4. *Liverpool*: The Campaign Fringe at Labour Conference 2024
<https://lu.ma/wafufxe0>
*When*: 23 September 11:00-19:00
*Posted by*:Daniel daniel(a)campaignlab.uk
*Overview*: If you are heading to the Labour Conference, stop
by #TheCampaignFringe, where we'll be showcasing the latest work and
research from organisations across the progressive ecosystem, tackling key
questions shaping the future of campaigning.
With sessions ranging from Hope Not Hate to learning how to use AI in
your
campaigns from experts, there will be talks, workshops, and plenty of
space
to grab a coffee and relax throughout the day! See https://lu.ma/wafufxe0
5. *Online: *Uniting lived and learnt experience on social justice
<https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-social…>
*When*: 2 October, 15:00-16:00 UK / 11:00 EST
*Posted by*: James Montague, JamesMontague(a)forster.co.uk
*Overview*: Speaker Minnie Rahman, CEO of Praxis, will delve into the
challenges of uniting lived and learnt experience in order to accelerate
change and achieve social justice. This includes navigating misinformation
and misunderstanding, translating the complex for audiences with differing
levels of understanding and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Learn more and signup at
https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-social…
6. Action Learning Sets for Emerging Leaders in campaigning organisations
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/>
Posted by Rummena Begum, rummena.begum(a)smk.org.uk
*When*: October 2024
*Overview*: We are running a new action learning set for emerging
leaders in campaigning organisations. This will build on SMK's experience
of running sets at diverse levels since autumn 2023 in partnership with
charity co-founder and experienced action learning set facilitator,
Josephine Knowles.
We hope this will appeal to new line managers in campaigning
organisations and people who are managing a campaigning workstream or
campaigning team. We're offering a 10% discount to anyone who books a place
by mid-August! To find out more, please head to:
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/
7. Online: How to develop effective campaign strategies
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/>
When: 15 Oct 2024
*Overview*: An in-depth session for experienced campaigners and
leaders. for Chief Executives, senior leaders, community leaders and
emerging leaders who want to explore how to do campaign strategy better.
Run by SMK Head of Programmes Kath Christie and SMK Associate and former
CEO Julia Beart. See more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/
8. London: How to own the room: a workshop on public speaking
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/>
When: 16 Oct 2024
*Overview*: A hands-on workshop for anyone looking to work on their
influencing skills, presence, and charisma, whether your focus is on
building strong relationships in one-to-one meetings or expressing campaign
messages succinctly in front of an audience. Viv will draw on her
experience as a comedian and presenter for this session on achieving a
compelling connection in any context, anxiety-free. Run by comedian and
BBC Radio 4 presenter Viv Groskop. You can find out more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/
9. Online: Evaluating what matters + Social media to win campaigns
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/>
When: 9 Oct + 30 Oct
Overview: Our on-line training workshops are designed to give you the
basic building blocks of campaigning, including introducing the bigger
picture of what social change is and communications planning. We run more
specialist sessions in specific skills like influencing in parliament and
digital campaigning. See
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/
10. *London*: Facilitation Fundamentals
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#fundamentals> (1 day)
*When*: 30 Oct 10:00-16:30
*What*: This course is for people who are relatively new to facilitation
and will equip you with essential tools to support your work with groups.
It will introduce you to three core facilitation skills and give you a
chance to put these into practice.
11. *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.
12. *London*: Facilitation 101 Masterclass
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/#masterclass>
*When*: 6 November
*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.
13. *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/
Platform and tool announcements
1. *AI campaign email generator
<https://www.movement.industries/draft-email-generator/> (free)*
For those moments when you have a million things to do, or a campaign
you need to get out the door ASAP, we've built an AI email generator. You
enter in the URL of the petition/fundraising page you want to drive traffic
to, and it uses AI to write a campaign email for that page. it's free to
use, so please check it out and let me know what you think!
https://www.movement.industries/draft-email-generator/
2. 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.
3. *Stand out with the UK's new Labour Government with 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>.
(Disclosure: 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/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://campaignforum.eu/>
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Europeans: join Berlin ECF in October! 🎉
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
Hi ECFers - especially European ECFers :-)
*You're invited* to join me on Oct 23-24 for the 2024 European Campaign
Forum event in Berlin <https://campaignforum.eu/>.
(The late rate kicks in Sep 22 to apply soon) - returning participants have
a special rate.
Ask your boss to join ASAP - they might have already been to the event
themselves.
This year is special for me because its also the 20th anniversary FairSay
(I started ECF events two years earlier in 2002 when I was at Oxfam GB) 🕺
I'll be gathering with some of you to explore the new realities of 2024 and
the last few years: the balance of power in the EU and national
parliaments (including the UK) has changed. The US will be two weeks away
from voting and we're increasingly starting to see Russia's interference
being exposed.
Our networks build the future
As a social species, *how we are networked creates the future* - and I
don't mean with Zoom or Teams - but face-to-face. ECF events are designed
to (and proven to) do three things:
1. Help you gain *confidence* in what you know and how to *keep learning*
2. Provide you with a *trusted network* to grow and learn
3. Help you focus on *what you need to learn now* while revealing what
else you could learn
*This event helps you release the leader in you that you might not even
know is there (but it is because you've chosen to work for change already!)*
For your campaign / organisation *you will come back with ideas on how to
be more effective in your campaigns right away*, and how to evolve them
going forward.
Not your conference-as-usual
Collective intelligence is available to everyone when the right space
exists. ECF events are designed so that you find the people you need to
exchange with to learn from each other. Repeat this for two days and the
learning is incredible. This is a finely tuned version of the
unconference (aka open space) methodology that we use.
This potential is hard to recognise if you are used to pre-programmed
speaker-led events. So look for if the agenda has enough time for multiple
great conversations (not just breaks), a little inspiration / perspective
and chances for you to share what you know. That is part of the recipe for
a great ECF event. The other part is participants - *including you*.
If you wonder why the event isn't streamed online - it is because you can't
really capture dozens of great discussions each day and the joy is
participating in them. So *you need to be there to benefit *from them.
How do Berlin and Oxford events compare?
Besides the city and venue, both events are held in English. They also both
use the same core tried-and-tested approach (with some improvements each
year) that the event is well loved for.
However they differ in size: Berlin is smaller which means deeper
connection with each participant vs. in Oxford where you connect with a
broader range of participants. Both work well and I often hear at each
event that it is the 'perfect' size. Both are human-scale events were you
get to know others well which means lasting connections well beyond the
event.
Get outside your bubble (with safety)
The event is a chance to get outside your bubble, even if you are
Berlin-based! Plus it is easy to get to from most of Europe by rail
(including a growing number of night trains). As covid is still around, we
have multiple in-room CO2 monitors to ensure the air is circulating, the
space is very airy, covid tests are available (and encouraged in advance)
and masks are encouraged and available.
To see more and apply before the late rate kicks in on Sep 22 at
https://campaignforum.eu/
(returning participants have a special rate)
See you there!
Cheers,
Duane (and Juri and Lisanne from wegewerk=
Founder and organiser of the annual Campaigning Forum events (since 2002!)
========================================================
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/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://campaignforum.eu/>
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Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
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 Monday.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin (apply now)*
*Overview*: This is *not your conference-as-usual* event. It is where
campaigning practitioners have been coming for 22 years to *deepen their
existing knowledge and networks*. This is due to its un-conference (aka
open space) format which puts *participants first* to not just learn
*from* others, but* learn with others*. Plus as a two day event it is a
low distraction environment as participants are committed to being fully
present. It is held in English, but participants are welcome to switch to
other languages if it suits the group participants. Find out more, see the
agenda and apply at https://campaignforum.eu/
2. *Save the date*: Campaigning Forum Oxford, *2025*: Apr 8-10
Partner events
1. *Sep 2024-Apr 2025: 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 Michaela O'Brien will be hosting ECF
Re-Ignite events in late July <https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> if
you wish to talk to her about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
1. *Online*: Uniting lived and learnt experience on the climate crisis
<https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-climate>
*When*: 3 September, 15:00-16:00 UK / 11:00 EST
*Posted by*: James Montague, JamesMontague(a)forster.co.uk
*Overview*: Special guests Rachael Orr and Noora Firaq, CEO and Deputy
CEO of Climate Outreach will delve into the challenge of uniting lived and
learnt experience to help tackle the climate crisis. This will cover how to
communicate the gravity of the climate crisis without paralysing people
into inaction, the climate crisis disproportionately affects people in
developing nations – how to tell stories respectfully to drive change and
navigating differing levels of awareness, economic concerns and resistance
to change. Learn more and signup at
https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-climate
2. Berlin Campaigners' Meet-up: Insights from recent UK elections
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/berlincampaignersmeetup/1351751>
*When*: Thursday 5 September, 7pm CEST,
*Where*: Workish Coworking, Harzer Str. 39, 12059, Berlin
*Overview*: An opportunity for people involved in campaigning, digital,
and similar fields who live in Berlin to get together informally to chat
and network. This month we'll have a guest speaker who was a Digital
Strategist for UK Labour's successful general election campaign. RSVP now
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/berlincampaignersmeetup/1351751>.
3. *Online: Boost Your Campaign Conversions with Compelling Landing
Pages
<https://digitalcharitylab.org/product/training-10-sep-24-master-landing-pag…>*
With UX Expert Paul Boag and Digital Charity Lab
*When*: Tuesday 10th September, 2024; 4 pm – 5.30 pm GMT
*Overview*: Imagine if you could improve the conversion rate of every
campaign you run. Too often it is the landing page, the very last step in
your campaign funnel, that drags your conversion rate down. In this online
training, Paul Boag, a conversion optimization specialist, will share tried
and tested techniques. Techniques that will significantly improve the
conversion rate of any campaign landing page.
*More details and booking*:
https://digitalcharitylab.org/product/training-10-sep-24-master-landing-pag…
4. *Online: *Uniting lived and learnt experience on international
development
<https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-intern…>
*When*: 10 September, 15:00-16:00 UK / 11:00 EST
*Posted by*: James Montague, JamesMontague(a)forster.co.uk
*Overview*: Speakers Sally Copley, Executive Director, Communications
and External Affairs at the British Red Cross and Lisa Hawkes, Global
Sustainability Senior Manager at Unilever will delve into the challenges of
uniting lived and learnt experiences in the pursuit of a better world
through international development. This includes the potential of uniting
lived and learnt experience in accelerating international development, how
successfully storytelling using lived and learnt experience is currently
done around the UN SDGs and what we can learn and standout examples of
successful storytelling uniting lived and learnt experience from British
Red Cross and Unilever. Learn more and signup
5. at
https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-intern…
6.
*Online: Facilitation 101 training taster session
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/> *Posted by: Julia
juliacslay(a)gmail.com
*When*: Mon 16 September, 2024 12:00-13:30 UK
*Overview*: Facilitation skills can be used in any scenario, from team
meetings, to
away days, campaigns, events and leadership roles. Join Facilitation 101
for a free 90 minute taster in September, where you will learn new
skills,
meet like minded people, and come away with a toolbox of resources that
you
can apply in your day to day work. See more details and sign up to the
taster here:
https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/
7. *London: Join Bite Back and Put Planetary Health on the Menu*
*When*: 18 Sep 2024, 5.30 - 7pm
*Overview*: Something has gone wrong with our food system. It is the
second biggest contributor to global emissions and it's also damaging our
health. Bite Back is bringing together our one-of-a-kind youth activists,
climate experts, and the best in the business when it comes to legal power
for change, to ask the question: are Big Food taking planetary health
seriously enough?
For more info and if you are interested in joining, *please contact
events(a)biteback2030.org <events(a)biteback2030.org> *
8. Action Learning Sets for Emerging Leaders in campaigning organisations
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/>
Posted by Rummena Begum, rummena.begum(a)smk.org.uk
*When*: October 2024
*Overview*: We are running a new action learning set for emerging
leaders in campaigning organisations. This will build on SMK's experience
of running sets at diverse levels since autumn 2023 in partnership with
charity co-founder and experienced action learning set facilitator,
Josephine Knowles.
We hope this will appeal to new line managers in campaigning
organisations and people who are managing a campaigning workstream or
campaigning team. We're offering a 10% discount to anyone who books a place
by mid-August! To find out more, please head to:
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/
9. *Online: *Uniting lived and learnt experience on social justice
<https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-social…>
*When*: 2 October, 15:00-16:00 UK / 11:00 EST
*Posted by*: James Montague, JamesMontague(a)forster.co.uk
*Overview*: Speaker Minnie Rahman, CEO of Praxis, will delve into the
challenges of uniting lived and learnt experience in order to accelerate
change and achieve social justice. This includes navigating misinformation
and misunderstanding, translating the complex for audiences with differing
levels of understanding and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Learn more and signup at
https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-social…
10. Online: How to develop effective campaign strategies
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/>
When: 15 Oct 2024
*Overview*: An in-depth session for experienced campaigners and
leaders. for Chief Executives, senior leaders, community leaders and
emerging leaders who want to explore how to do campaign strategy better.
Run by SMK Head of Programmes Kath Christie and SMK Associate and former
CEO Julia Beart. See more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/
11. London: How to own the room: a workshop on public speaking
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/>
When: 16 Oct 2024
*Overview*: A hands-on workshop for anyone looking to work on their
influencing skills, presence, and charisma, whether your focus is on
building strong relationships in one-to-one meetings or expressing campaign
messages succinctly in front of an audience. Viv will draw on her
experience as a comedian and presenter for this session on achieving a
compelling connection in any context, anxiety-free. Run by comedian and
BBC Radio 4 presenter Viv Groskop. You can find out more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/
Community member offer
1.
*Introducing Emma Lawton - inspirational speaker
<http://www.emmalawton.co.uk/> *Posted by Emma Lawton hi(a)emmalawton.co.uk
I'm a keynote and inspirational speaker who's given talks to many
charities and big corporates alike. I normally work through an agency, who
obviously put a mark up on top) During this month I'm offering to really
reduce my rates (average talk is about 1/5 of my usual fee) because I know
that post-covid there are a lot of people struggling to get 'back to normal
life' (work and home). You can find out more about me here
<http://www.emmalawton.co.uk/>.
Having worked in the charity sector for a number of years I have a good
network of connections who are booking and sharing this for me but I would
really love to offer it wider. My main topics are around resilience and
change and I'm qualified in Mental Health first aidand advocacy. See
more about me at http://www.emmalawton.co.uk/
On demand trainings
1. *Online, on demand: Improve the conversion rates on your campaign
landing pages <https://boagworld.com/l/campaign-landing-pages/>*
Posted by Paul Boag paul(a)boagworks.com
A 16 part email course detailing how to improve the conversion rate of
any campaign landing page.
https://boagworld.com/l/charity-landing-pages/
Research and survey requests
1. *Results of the 2024 UK / Ireland Charity Digital Benchmarks Study
<https://www.wearerally.co.uk/blog/2024/6/28/2024-uk-ireland-charity-digital…>*
*Posted by* Paul de Gregorio Email: degregorio.paul(a)gmail.com
The study reviews data supplied by participants and creates benchmarks
for key measures across email, paid advertising, fundraising, website,
mobile, and social media performance. Watch the 2024 study launch
webinar back on YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4D_8K4NZR0>.
Read top takeaways from the study
<https://www.wearerally.co.uk/blog/2024/6/28/2024-uk-ireland-charity-digital…>
.
2.
*Research invite: Climate Activism and Digital Media Engagement Metrics
(for Canada or India based campaigners) Posted b*y smehta(a)trentu.ca
Swati Mehta, PhD Candidate, Department of Cultural Studies, Trent University
*About me*: I'm a long time ECFer and I worked in digital communications
and campaigning for - starting at Greenpeace India back in 2010. Now turned
to academia and I am a PhD candidate at Trent University, Peterborough On,
Canada, studying the relationship between engagement metrics and digital
organisers in the climate movement. I'm hoping to bring together some of
those experiences along with the expertise of the wider digital
organising
community in my research with the objective of producing something that
is
useful for the wider community.
*About the research*: I’m inviting digital organisers based in India or
Canada and over 18 years of age to join a study on the influence of
engagement metrics and
digital organising in the climate movement. Selected participants will be
requested to complete a survey and interview. All participants will
receive
e-gift cards of $10 and $25 CAD or their equivalent in INR for completing
the survey and interview, respectively.They will also have an option to
join a workshop to collaboratively develop a qualitative framework for
evaluating engagement. I use the term digital organiser broadly to
include
activists working independently or in organisation, as well as creative
producers such as artists, musicians, content creators, and influencers,
who are advocating for climate action on digital media platforms. I’m
particularly interested in hearing from Gen Z, millennial, and older
digital organisers working on climate or environmental issues in India
and
Canada.
You are more than welcome to share the survey link with colleagues /
consultants / collaborators in your networks. Details about the study,
terms of consent and the application itself can be accessed here:
https://trentu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfHUPfnB37djkmG
Publications
1. How can organisations value lived experience in the right way?
Posted by Khudija - khudija(a)thesocialchangeagency.org
See the new Payment for Involvement Playbook
<https://thesocialchangeagency.org/resources/payment-for-involvement-playboo…>.
This is a comprehensive guide to everything organisations need to create a
fair and equitable payment for involvement policy. It
incorporates extensive research, best practice from a learning community of
over 170+ organisations, and insights from leading experts including the
National Institute for Health and Care Research, Citizens Advice and the
Department for Work and Pensions.
Platform and tool announcements
1. Hand-Written Petition Scanner
<https://hand-written-petition-scanner.streamlit.app/>
Posted by Daniel daniel(a)campaignlab.uk
*Overview*: This tool eliminates the need to manually transcribe
physical petition
signatures, saving your team valuable time and effort. Simply take photos
of your petition pages, and the app will automatically create a file and
organise the data for you. No more tedious typing or spreadsheet
wrangling
- your data is ready to go with just a few taps, and you can rest easy
knowing your sensitive information never leaves your device. The
Hand-Written Petition Scanner is secure. Open-sourced, privacy-focused
solution that empowers progressive campaigners to focus on what matters
most - connecting with supporters and driving change.
2. *Stand out with the UK's new Labour Government with 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.app/solutions> and case studies
<https://postbug.app/case-studies> and request a demo
<https://postbug.app/demo>.
(Disclosure: 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/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802
<https://campaignforum.eu/>
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Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
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 Monday (or later).
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin (apply now)*
*Overview*: This is *not your conference-as-usual* event. It is where
campaigning practitioners have been coming for 22 years to *deepen their
existing knowledge and networks*. This is due to its un-conference (aka
open space) format which puts *participants first* to not just learn
*from* others, but* learn with others*. Plus as a two day event it is a
low distraction environment as participants are committed to being fully
present. It is held in English, but participants are welcome to switch to
other languages if it suits the group participants. Find out more, see the
agenda and apply at https://campaignforum.eu/
2. *Save the date*: Campaigning Forum Oxford, *2025*: Apr 8-10
Partner events
1. *Sep 2024-Apr 2025: 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 Michaela O'Brien will be hosting ECF
Re-Ignite events in late July <https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> if
you wish to talk to her about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
1. *Online*: Uniting lived and learnt experience on the climate crisis
<https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-climate>
*When*: 3 September, 15:00-16:00 UK / 11:00 EST
*Posted by*: James Montague, JamesMontague(a)forster.co.uk
*Overview*: Special guests Rachael Orr and Noora Firaq, CEO and Deputy
CEO of Climate Outreach will delve into the challenge of uniting lived and
learnt experience to help tackle the climate crisis. This will cover how to
communicate the gravity of the climate crisis without paralysing people
into inaction, the climate crisis disproportionately affects people in
developing nations – how to tell stories respectfully to drive change and
navigating differing levels of awareness, economic concerns and resistance
to change. Learn more and signup at
https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-climate
2. Berlin Campaigners' Meet-up: Insights from recent UK elections
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/berlincampaignersmeetup/1351751>
*When*: Thursday 5 September, 7pm CEST,
*Where*: Workish Coworking, Harzer Str. 39, 12059, Berlin
*Overview*: An opportunity for people involved in campaigning, digital,
and similar fields who live in Berlin to get together informally to chat
and network. This month we'll have a guest speaker who was a Digital
Strategist for UK Labour's successful general election campaign. RSVP now
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/berlincampaignersmeetup/1351751>.
3. *Online: Boost Your Campaign Conversions with Compelling Landing
Pages
<https://digitalcharitylab.org/product/training-10-sep-24-master-landing-pag…>*
With UX Expert Paul Boag and Digital Charity Lab
*When*: Tuesday 10th September, 2024; 4 pm – 5.30 pm GMT
*Overview*: Imagine if you could improve the conversion rate of every
campaign you run. Too often it is the landing page, the very last step in
your campaign funnel, that drags your conversion rate down. In this online
training, Paul Boag, a conversion optimization specialist, will share tried
and tested techniques. Techniques that will significantly improve the
conversion rate of any campaign landing page.
*More details and booking*:
https://digitalcharitylab.org/product/training-10-sep-24-master-landing-pag…
4. *Online: *Uniting lived and learnt experience on international
development
<https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-intern…>
*When*: 10 September, 15:00-16:00 UK / 11:00 EST
*Posted by*: James Montague, JamesMontague(a)forster.co.uk
*Overview*: Speakers Sally Copley, Executive Director, Communications
and External Affairs at the British Red Cross and Lisa Hawkes, Global
Sustainability Senior Manager at Unilever will delve into the challenges of
uniting lived and learnt experiences in the pursuit of a better world
through international development. This includes the potential of uniting
lived and learnt experience in accelerating international development, how
successfully storytelling using lived and learnt experience is currently
done around the UN SDGs and what we can learn and standout examples of
successful storytelling uniting lived and learnt experience from British
Red Cross and Unilever. Learn more and signup
5. at
https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-intern…
6.
*Online: Facilitation 101 training taster session
<https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/> *Posted by: Julia
juliacslay(a)gmail.com
*When*: Mon 16 September, 2024 12:00-13:30 UK
*Overview*: Facilitation skills can be used in any scenario, from team
meetings, to
away days, campaigns, events and leadership roles. Join Facilitation 101
for a free 90 minute taster in September, where you will learn new
skills,
meet like minded people, and come away with a toolbox of resources that
you
can apply in your day to day work. See more details and sign up to the
taster here:
https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/
7. *London: Join Bite Back and Put Planetary Health on the Menu*
*When*: 18 Sep 2024, 5.30 - 7pm
*Overview*: Something has gone wrong with our food system. It is the
second biggest contributor to global emissions and it's also damaging our
health. Bite Back is bringing together our one-of-a-kind youth activists,
climate experts, and the best in the business when it comes to legal power
for change, to ask the question: are Big Food taking planetary health
seriously enough?
For more info and if you are interested in joining, *please contact
events(a)biteback2030.org <events(a)biteback2030.org> *
8. Action Learning Sets for Emerging Leaders in campaigning organisations
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/>
Posted by Rummena Begum, rummena.begum(a)smk.org.uk
*When*: October 2024
*Overview*: We are running a new action learning set for emerging
leaders in campaigning organisations. This will build on SMK's experience
of running sets at diverse levels since autumn 2023 in partnership with
charity co-founder and experienced action learning set facilitator,
Josephine Knowles.
We hope this will appeal to new line managers in campaigning
organisations and people who are managing a campaigning workstream or
campaigning team. We're offering a 10% discount to anyone who books a place
by mid-August! To find out more, please head to:
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/
9. *Online: *Uniting lived and learnt experience on social justice
<https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-social…>
*When*: 2 October, 15:00-16:00 UK / 11:00 EST
*Posted by*: James Montague, JamesMontague(a)forster.co.uk
*Overview*: Speaker Minnie Rahman, CEO of Praxis, will delve into the
challenges of uniting lived and learnt experience in order to accelerate
change and achieve social justice. This includes navigating misinformation
and misunderstanding, translating the complex for audiences with differing
levels of understanding and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Learn more and signup at
https://go.cloudpresenter.com/event/forster/uniting-lived-and-learnt-social…
10. Online: How to develop effective campaign strategies
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/>
When: 15 Oct 2024
*Overview*: An in-depth session for experienced campaigners and
leaders. for Chief Executives, senior leaders, community leaders and
emerging leaders who want to explore how to do campaign strategy better.
Run by SMK Head of Programmes Kath Christie and SMK Associate and former
CEO Julia Beart. See more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/
11. London: How to own the room: a workshop on public speaking
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/>
When: 16 Oct 2024
*Overview*: A hands-on workshop for anyone looking to work on their
influencing skills, presence, and charisma, whether your focus is on
building strong relationships in one-to-one meetings or expressing campaign
messages succinctly in front of an audience. Viv will draw on her
experience as a comedian and presenter for this session on achieving a
compelling connection in any context, anxiety-free. Run by comedian and
BBC Radio 4 presenter Viv Groskop. You can find out more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/
Community member offer
1.
*Introducing Emma Lawton - inspirational speaker
<http://www.emmalawton.co.uk/> *Posted by Emma Lawton hi(a)emmalawton.co.uk
I'm a keynote and inspirational speaker who's given talks to many
charities and big corporates alike. I normally work through an agency, who
obviously put a mark up on top) During this month I'm offering to really
reduce my rates (average talk is about 1/5 of my usual fee) because I know
that post-covid there are a lot of people struggling to get 'back to normal
life' (work and home). You can find out more about me here
<http://www.emmalawton.co.uk/>.
Having worked in the charity sector for a number of years I have a good
network of connections who are booking and sharing this for me but I would
really love to offer it wider. My main topics are around resilience and
change and I'm qualified in Mental Health first aidand advocacy. See
more about me at http://www.emmalawton.co.uk/
On demand trainings
1. *Online, on demand: Improve the conversion rates on your campaign
landing pages <https://boagworld.com/l/campaign-landing-pages/>*
Posted by Paul Boag paul(a)boagworks.com
A 16 part email course detailing how to improve the conversion rate of
any campaign landing page.
https://boagworld.com/l/charity-landing-pages/
Research and survey requests
1. *Results of the 2024 UK / Ireland Charity Digital Benchmarks Study
<https://www.wearerally.co.uk/blog/2024/6/28/2024-uk-ireland-charity-digital…>*
*Posted by* Paul de Gregorio Email: degregorio.paul(a)gmail.com
The study reviews data supplied by participants and creates benchmarks
for key measures across email, paid advertising, fundraising, website,
mobile, and social media performance. Watch the 2024 study launch
webinar back on YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4D_8K4NZR0>.
Read top takeaways from the study
<https://www.wearerally.co.uk/blog/2024/6/28/2024-uk-ireland-charity-digital…>
.
2.
*Research invite: Climate Activism and Digital Media Engagement Metrics
(for Canada or India based campaigners) Posted b*y smehta(a)trentu.ca
Swati Mehta, PhD Candidate, Department of Cultural Studies, Trent University
*About me*: I'm a long time ECFer and I worked in digital communications
and campaigning for - starting at Greenpeace India back in 2010. Now turned
to academia and I am a PhD candidate at Trent University, Peterborough On,
Canada, studying the relationship between engagement metrics and digital
organisers in the climate movement. I'm hoping to bring together some of
those experiences along with the expertise of the wider digital
organising
community in my research with the objective of producing something that
is
useful for the wider community.
*About the research*: I’m inviting digital organisers based in India or
Canada and over 18 years of age to join a study on the influence of
engagement metrics and
digital organising in the climate movement. Selected participants will be
requested to complete a survey and interview. All participants will
receive
e-gift cards of $10 and $25 CAD or their equivalent in INR for completing
the survey and interview, respectively.They will also have an option to
join a workshop to collaboratively develop a qualitative framework for
evaluating engagement. I use the term digital organiser broadly to
include
activists working independently or in organisation, as well as creative
producers such as artists, musicians, content creators, and influencers,
who are advocating for climate action on digital media platforms. I’m
particularly interested in hearing from Gen Z, millennial, and older
digital organisers working on climate or environmental issues in India
and
Canada.
You are more than welcome to share the survey link with colleagues /
consultants / collaborators in your networks. Details about the study,
terms of consent and the application itself can be accessed here:
https://trentu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfHUPfnB37djkmG
Publications
1. How can organisations value lived experience in the right way?
Posted by Khudija - khudija(a)thesocialchangeagency.org
See the new Payment for Involvement Playbook
<https://thesocialchangeagency.org/resources/payment-for-involvement-playboo…>.
This is a comprehensive guide to everything organisations need to create a
fair and equitable payment for involvement policy. It
incorporates extensive research, best practice from a learning community of
over 170+ organisations, and insights from leading experts including the
National Institute for Health and Care Research, Citizens Advice and the
Department for Work and Pensions.
Platform and tool announcements
1. Hand-Written Petition Scanner
<https://hand-written-petition-scanner.streamlit.app/>
Posted by Daniel daniel(a)campaignlab.uk
*Overview*: This tool eliminates the need to manually transcribe
physical petition
signatures, saving your team valuable time and effort. Simply take photos
of your petition pages, and the app will automatically create a file and
organise the data for you. No more tedious typing or spreadsheet
wrangling
- your data is ready to go with just a few taps, and you can rest easy
knowing your sensitive information never leaves your device. The
Hand-Written Petition Scanner is secure. Open-sourced, privacy-focused
solution that empowers progressive campaigners to focus on what matters
most - connecting with supporters and driving change.
2. *Stand out with the UK's new Labour Government with 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.app/solutions> and case studies
<https://postbug.app/case-studies> and request a demo
<https://postbug.app/demo>.
(Disclosure: 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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