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. Note there are some fab in-person events
coming up in Cardiff and London...and *if you wish to organise your own
local ECF Re-Ignite event, let me know* and I can support you.
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. *Cardiff: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event*
*When & Where*: Wed. 9 Jul, 15:00, Wales TUC Cymru offices
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/301034554/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/cardiff-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
The official ECF Community event in Cardiff. Re-connect with peers and
meet new people from past ECF events and the wider campaigning community.
Agenda: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
2. *New UK Government: What do we do now?
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcuGorz4jE9bntKpMm_iRKVs2HP0sQu…>*
*When: Thu 18 Jul 11:00-12:00 BST (Zoom). Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcuGorz4jE9bntKpMm_iRKVs2HP0sQu…
This is a follow-on call to the wildly popular "Engaging the UK's
post-election government" online event on June 25 you can see here:
https://youtu.be/q9SIHTaTgiA
By this event we'll know the UK General Election results, MPs will have
been sworn in (9 July) and the King's Speech will have happened as part of
the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July. Now that we know the results
and the agenda, it is time to get on with engaging them. Even if they
recess parliament over the rest of July and August, they will be working.
3.
*London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950990/> When: Wed. Jul
24 6pm*
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950990/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Overview*: In what many consider as a ‘tired’ and ‘broken’ Britain that
has just delivered a landslide victory for the Labour party, how can a
focus on ‘care’ help organisations to campaign effectively for social and
environmental change? Presentation and discussion lead by Anastasia
Kavada
<https://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/directory/kavada-anastasia>
(linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiakavada/>)
*Why join?*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past
ECF events, the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of
Media, Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and
partner).
4. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin*
The next ECF event is the European Campaign Forum in Berlin
<https://campaignforum.eu/> bringing together *participants from across
Europe*. Not only is Berlin easy to get to by train from all over
Europe, its central location means it has participants from countries all
around it and beyond. It is held in English, but participants are welcome
to switch to other languages if it suits the group participants.
5. *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: Visual Design for Organizing Apprenticeship
<https://socialmovementtechnologies.org/graphic-design-for-organizing-appren…>*
*When*: Sept-Oct 2024
*What*: From concept to execution, learn how to create designs that
stand out, drive action, and help win campaigns. Earn SMT’s Certificate in
Visual Design for Organizing. Join 400+ alums from around the world who’ve
taken this 8-session apprenticeship where you’ll get tons of guidance,
feedback and support.
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/
Academic surveys
1.
*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.
*PostBug: get noticed by new MPs with printed postcards *Now that Labour
have won the UK election, MPs will already be getting thousands of emails
even before they have their pass and staff. So you need a way to stand
out. 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. Note there are some fab in-person events
coming up in Cardiff and London...and *if you wish to organise your own
local ECF Re-Ignite event, let me know* and I can support you.
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. *Cardiff: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event*
*When & Where*: Wed. 9 Jul, 15:00, Wales TUC Cymru offices
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/301034554/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/cardiff-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
The official ECF Community event in Cardiff. Re-connect with peers and
meet new people from past ECF events and the wider campaigning community.
Agenda: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
2. *New UK Government: What do we do now?
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcuGorz4jE9bntKpMm_iRKVs2HP0sQu…>*
*When: Thu 18 Jul 11:00-12:00 BST (Zoom). Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcuGorz4jE9bntKpMm_iRKVs2HP0sQu…
This is a follow-on call to the wildly popular "Engaging the UK's
post-election government" online event on June 25 you can see here:
https://youtu.be/q9SIHTaTgiA
By this event we'll know the UK General Election results, MPs will have
been sworn in (9 July) and the King's Speech will have happened as part of
the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July. Now that we know the results
and the agenda, it is time to get on with engaging them. Even if they
recess parliament over the rest of July and August, they will be working.
3.
*London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950990/> When: Wed. Jul
24 6pm*
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950990/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Agenda*: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
*Topics*: the recent *election* is sure to be a hot topic at this meetup
*Why*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past ECF events,
the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of Media,
Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and partner).
4. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin*
The next ECF event is the European Campaign Forum in Berlin
<https://campaignforum.eu/> bringing together *participants from across
Europe*. Not only is Berlin easy to get to by train from all over
Europe, its central location means it has participants from countries all
around it and beyond. It is held in English, but participants are welcome
to switch to other languages if it suits the group participants.
5. *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 May, June and July
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> if you wish to talk to her
about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
1. *London: The Art (And Craft) of Gentle Protest: Sarah P Corbett
in-conversation with Jon Alexander
<https://www.theconduit.com/upcoming-events/the-art-and-craft-of-gentle-prot…>*
*When*: Tue 2nd July 6pm-7:15pm at The Conduit Club, 6 Langley St, London
WC2H 9JA
*What*: Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett
will be in-conversation with founder of Careys Secret Garden Simon
Constantine who is also the founder of And Fragrance. All of Simon's and
Sarah's ventures are all about creating positive solutions to the problems
we face in a world in a world of fear and confusion.
We will be discussing the power of the senses for positive action and
wellbeing sharing their own stories and knowledge in this field. Topics
covered will include the creative process in gentle craftivism planning,
how we can use many senses for solidarity when addressing social change and
the power of communal events. Book here:
https://www.theconduit.com/upcoming-events/the-art-and-craft-of-gentle-prot…
(including
free tickets available) Part of a UK book tour:
https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
2. Berlin: Campaigners & Digital folk meet-up
*When*: Thursday July 4, 7pm CET (and first Thursday of each month)
Join: contact Paula Bonfatti paulabonfatti(a)gmail.com
*Location*: TBC (last one was at workish.berlin - Harzer Str. 39, 12059
Berlin)
*Who are we?: *We are a group of campaigners, digital strategists,
organisers, fundraisers and comms people in Berlin from various places of
the world. What unites us is an interest in creating a community where
people can get together in person, share experience and build knowledge.
*What's the input/presentation?*: Anti-oppressive organisational
practice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging - what lies at the
core of these approaches and how can we be agents of change within our
organisations? Gabi Rosenstreich will share some insights and discuss these
questions with us.
3. *Online: Visual Design for Organizing Apprenticeship
<https://socialmovementtechnologies.org/graphic-design-for-organizing-appren…>*
*When*: Sept-Oct 2024
*What*: From concept to execution, learn how to create designs that
stand out, drive action, and help win campaigns. Earn SMT’s Certificate in
Visual Design for Organizing. Join 400+ alums from around the world who’ve
taken this 8-session apprenticeship where you’ll get tons of guidance,
feedback and support.
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: Digital Fundraising Email Course
<https://boagworld.com/l/digital-fundraising-course/>*
Posted by Paul Boag paul(a)boagworks.com
Boost your digital fundraising with a better donation page Your donation
page is the weak link in your digital fundraising. On average, only 16% of
those who visit a donation page go on to give. Imagine if you could
increase that by even a few percentage points.
With this course you will learn to Improve your conversion rate Improve
both the number and value of the donations you receive, as well as donor
lifetime value. Meet your digital fundraising targets Improve the
conversion rate of every digital fundraising campaign you run. All through
changing one point in the funnel. Increase campaign return on investment
Raise the total donations from your online fundraising campaigns. Do this
without raising your ad spend.
Find out more and signup at
https://boagworld.com/l/digital-fundraising-course/
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. *Invitation: join the PlaceCal open beta testing + get trained up as
a community technology organiser
<https://gfsc.studio/blog/2024/placecal-organiser-training-summer-2024/>*
Our non-profit PlaceCal platform which we think will solve the community
information problem once and for all. We've got a few free / pay what you
can open beta places and would love to have some of you on it! Full
announcement is on our blog
https://gfsc.studio/blog/2024/placecal-organiser-training-summer-2024/
2.
*PostBug: get noticed by new MPs with printed postcards *PostBug.com is a
digital campaigning platform that enables your supporters to *send real
printed postcards and letters* from their device. For the UK general
election on July 4, once the new MPs are in place they will be bombarded
online in an attempt to engage and influence them and the government.
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>. Note: PostBug will only take 15 client
actions in July to ensure they all have maximum impact.
(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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[Events] 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. Note there are some fab in-person events
coming up in Cardiff and London...and *if you wish to organise your own
local ECF Re-Ignite event, let me know* and I can support you.
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. *Online: Engaging the UK's post-election government
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…>*
*Tue Jun 25 12:00-13:00 BST (Zoom). (205 registrations so far) Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…
Polls suggest the UK General Election on July 4 will result in a change
in government. The last change was 14 years ago, many campaigners will
never have worked through a government transition. Speaker Nancy Platts has
30 years experience with campaigning under various governments, has run to
be an MP and has been active in local politics.
2. London: Playing the long game: a cool look at the expected change in
government <https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>
*(*part of the monthly
*Campaigning 'Re-ignite' events) When:* Wed. Jun 26 18:00 onwards
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950983/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2406>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Overview: *Organisations are already working on their policy briefings
and demands for the first 100 days to present to the expected new
government. But after the party and the first rush of enthusiasm, what will
have changed? How can taking the long view lead to greater impact?
*Featured guest: *Benedict Southworth, 38 Degrees Trust board and former
Executive Director / Campaigns Director at NGOs including Global Justice
Now, Ramblers and Amnesty International, will lead the conversation.
*Why?*: Re-ignite events re-connect with peers and meet new people from
past ECF events, the community and professors, alumni and students of the
MA of Media, Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host
(and partner).
3. *Cardiff*: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event: Wed. Jul 9, 15:00, Wales
TUC Cymru offices
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/301034554/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/cardiff-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
The official ECF Community event in Cardiff. Re-connect with peers and
meet new people from past ECF events and the wider campaigning community.
Agenda: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
4. *London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event:Wed. Jul 24
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> 6pm
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>*
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950990/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Agenda*: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
*Topics*: the recent *election* is sure to be a hot topic at this meetup
*Why*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past ECF events,
the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of Media,
Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and partner).
5. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin*
The next ECF event is the European Campaign Forum in Berlin
<https://campaignforum.eu/> bringing together *participants from across
Europe*. Not only is Berlin easy to get to by train from all over
Europe, its central location means it has participants from countries all
around it and beyond. It is held in English, but participants are welcome
to switch to other languages if it suits the group participants.
6. *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 May, June and July
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> if you wish to talk to her
about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
1. *Dorset: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Simon Constantine in
conversation.
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227819>*
Sunday 30th June 6pm-8pm at Careys Secret Garden, BH20 7PG
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with founder of Careys Secret Garden Simon Constantine who
is also the founder of And Fragrance. All of Simon's and Sarah's ventures
are all about creating positive solutions to the problems we face in a
world in a world of fear and confusion.
We will be discussing the power of the senses for positive action and
wellbeing sharing their own stories and knowledge in this field. Topics
covered will include the creative process in gentle craftivism planning,
how we can use many senses for solidarity when addressing social change and
the power of communal events. Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227819 (including
free tickets available) Part of a UK book tour:
https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
2. *London: The Art (And Craft) of Gentle Protest: Sarah P Corbett
in-conversation with Jon Alexander
<https://www.theconduit.com/upcoming-events/the-art-and-craft-of-gentle-prot…>*
Tue 2nd July 6pm-7:15pm at The Conduit Club, 6 Langley St, London WC2H
9JA
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with founder of Careys Secret Garden Simon Constantine who
is also the founder of And Fragrance. All of Simon's and Sarah's ventures
are all about creating positive solutions to the problems we face in a
world in a world of fear and confusion.
We will be discussing the power of the senses for positive action and
wellbeing sharing their own stories and knowledge in this field. Topics
covered will include the creative process in gentle craftivism planning,
how we can use many senses for solidarity when addressing social change and
the power of communal events. Book here:
https://www.theconduit.com/upcoming-events/the-art-and-craft-of-gentle-prot…
(including
free tickets available) Part of a UK book tour:
https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
3. Berlin: Campaigners & Digital folk meet-up
*When*: Thursday July 4, 7pm CET (and first Thursday of each month)
Join: contact Paula Bonfatti paulabonfatti(a)gmail.com
*Location*: TBC (last one was at workish.berlin - Harzer Str. 39, 12059
Berlin)
*Who are we?: *We are a group of campaigners, digital strategists,
organisers, fundraisers and comms people in Berlin from various places of
the world. What unites us is an interest in creating a community where
people can get together in person, share experience and build knowledge.
*What's the input/presentation?*: Anti-oppressive organisational
practice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging - what lies at the
core of these approaches and how can we be agents of change within our
organisations? Gabi Rosenstreich will share some insights and discuss these
questions with us.
4. *Online*: Visual Design for Organizing Apprenticeship
<https://socialmovementtechnologies.org/graphic-design-for-organizing-appren…>
*When*: Sept-Oct 2024
*What*: From concept to execution, learn how to create designs that
stand out, drive action, and help win campaigns. Earn SMT’s Certificate in
Visual Design for Organizing. Join 400+ alums from around the world who’ve
taken this 8-session apprenticeship where you’ll get tons of guidance,
feedback and support. Register by June 14 for the lowest rates.
On demand trainings
1. Online, on demand: Digital Fundraising Email Course
<https://boagworld.com/l/digital-fundraising-course/>
Posted by Paul Boag paul(a)boagworks.com
Boost your digital fundraising with a better donation page Your donation
page is the weak link in your digital fundraising. On average, only 16% of
those who visit a donation page go on to give. Imagine if you could
increase that by even a few percentage points.
With this course you will learn to Improve your conversion rate Improve
both the number and value of the donations you receive, as well as donor
lifetime value. Meet your digital fundraising targets Improve the
conversion rate of every digital fundraising campaign you run. All through
changing one point in the funnel. Increase campaign return on investment
Raise the total donations from your online fundraising campaigns. Do this
without raising your ad spend.
Find out more and signup at
https://boagworld.com/l/digital-fundraising-course/
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. VotersAction.uk was launched today to help get out the vote for the
upcoming UK election. It enables people to send printed postcards to
voters they know to encourage them to vote. It has been made available in
14 languages (so far) to reflect not only the UK's official languages, but
many languages the voters speak. If you wish to have another language
added, let me know <duane(a)postbug.com>. Note they are machine translated
to get them up and then edits can be made to errors. This is powered by
PostBug.com
2.
*PostBug: get noticed by new MPs with printed postcards *PostBug.com is a
digital campaigning platform that enables your supporters to *send real
printed postcards and letters* from their device. For the UK general
election on July 4, once the new MPs are in place they will be bombarded
online in an attempt to engage and influence them and the government.
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>. Note: PostBug will only take 15 client
actions in July to ensure they all have maximum impact.
(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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[Events] Input for June 25 post-election prep call
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
Hi everyone,
We have an incredible 220 people signed up for the ECF Zoom call next week
(June 25, 12:00 BST) on "Engaging the UK's post-election government
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…>"
You can still sign up at (and learn more) at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…
As part of the registration process, people are asked "What do you want to
learn from this online event? This input will be passed to Nancy to help
her prepare." and below are the answers registrants have given:
1. Get a refresh
2. refresher on rules and ideas
3. What should organisations be doing now to prepare?
4. What campaigning techniques and methods are going to be most
effective for a new govt?
5. how to influence first 100 days
6. Tactics to influence the new government (short term and long term)
7. Who do we target - MPs, civil servants, both?
8. How quickly are new MPs likely to have offices set up and be ready to
properly engage with contact from public/campaigns?
9. Techniques to engage new MPs
10. Any tips / advice from previous experience
11. Reflections on how to communicate differently
12. How to get cut through with new MPs
13. Insight on how to communicate with UK policymakers, how to advocate
our clients' work to them effectively.
14. As the title suggests - opportunities/risks there are from the
potential of a new party coming into Government
15. How to align charity campaigners with the tactics needed to
influence a new government.
16. Her thoughts on how campaign tactics may need to shift given
Labour’s position on social issues & engagement with the sector
17. Best Timings to engage new government
18. Most effective strategies for influencing and connecting with an
incoming government.
19. How an allied government will impact charities and their campaigning
style?
20. effective ways to campaign post-election
21. The best approaches for smaller charities with fewer supporters and
lower budgets
22. How to influence a "more progressive government" that isn't really
that progressive
Many of you have expertise in this area as well, so Nancy will open the
hour with her experience, but then we will have not just a Q&A but a
discussion...so other expertise is welcome!
Andrew Torbert will also be on the call as support as he has experience as
he "worked at Greenpeace in New Zealand during (and after) the election of
Jacinda Ardern, which ended 9 years of Tory rule there and thus was a
complete change in government like the UK is facing if polls are accurate."
So if you still wish to join the ECF Zoom call next week (June 25, 12:00
BST) on "Engaging the UK's post-election government
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…>"
You can still sign up at (and learn more) at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…
Cheers,
Duane
========================================================
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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[Events] Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
Hi everyone,
Here are the latest postings of ECF events, ECFer/sector-shared event, tool
and opportunity announcements. Note there are some fab in-person events
coming up in Cardiff and London...and *if you wish to organise your own
local ECF Re-Ignite event, let me know* and I can support you.
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. *Online: Engaging the UK's post-election government
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…>*
*Tue Jun 25 12:00-13:00 BST (Zoom). (205 registrations so far) Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…
Polls suggest the UK General Election on July 4 will result in a change
in government. The last change was 14 years ago, many campaigners will
never have worked through a government transition. Speaker Nancy Platts has
30 years experience with campaigning under various governments, has run to
be an MP and has been active in local politics.
2. London: Playing the long game: a cool look at the expected change in
government <https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>
*(*part of the monthly
*Campaigning 'Re-ignite' events) When:* Wed. Jun 26 18:00 onwards
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950983/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2406>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Overview: *Organisations are already working on their policy briefings
and demands for the first 100 days to present to the expected new
government. But after the party and the first rush of enthusiasm, what will
have changed? How can taking the long view lead to greater impact?
*Featured guest: *Benedict Southworth, 38 Degrees Trust board and former
Executive Director / Campaigns Director at NGOs including Global Justice
Now, Ramblers and Amnesty International, will lead the conversation.
*Why?*: Re-ignite events re-connect with peers and meet new people from
past ECF events, the community and professors, alumni and students of the
MA of Media, Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host
(and partner).
3. *Cardiff*: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event: Wed. Jul 9, 15:00, Wales
TUC Cymru offices
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/301034554/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/cardiff-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
The official ECF Community event in Cardiff. Re-connect with peers and
meet new people from past ECF events and the wider campaigning community.
Agenda: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
4. *London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event:Wed. Jul 24
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> 6pm
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>*
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950990/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Agenda*: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
*Topics*: the recent *election* is sure to be a hot topic at this meetup
*Why*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past ECF events,
the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of Media,
Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and partner).
5. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin*
The next ECF event is the European Campaign Forum in Berlin
<https://campaignforum.eu/> bringing together *participants from across
Europe*. Not only is Berlin easy to get to by train from all over
Europe, its central location means it has participants from countries all
around it and beyond. It is held in English, but participants are welcome
to switch to other languages if it suits the group participants.
6. *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 May, June and July
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> if you wish to talk to her
about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
1.
*Festival of Learning
<https://www.sounddelivery.org.uk/festival-of-learning/> - Harnessing the
insights of leaders with lived experience When*: June 11th-20th June
2024 *online*
*What*: A whole range of online masterclasses, learning lunches, peer
meet-ups, wellbeing sessions, and a very special keynote speaker. These
sessions will bring fresh skills, new inspiration, and best practice to
social purpose organisations, with lived experience expertise at the heart.
Tickets from just £25 and with a festival pass you can access it all. See
https://www.sounddelivery.org.uk/festival-of-learning/
2. *London: Disinformation and media independence in the Western Balkans
<https://www.article19.org/events/checkitfirst-london>*
*When*: Wed June 19 at 17:00 at 14 Great College Street, Westminster,
London
*What*: ARTICLE19 is hosting it on disinformation which is part of a
campaign that we have in Western Balkans. During this insightful gathering,
you’ll have the opportunity to engage with four distinguished journalists
from Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Montenegro who are winners of ethical
journalism awards. They will delve into crucial topics such as the impact
of censorship and foreign interference on freedom of expression.
RSVP: https://www.article19.org/events/checkitfirst-london/
3. *Suffolk: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Jesse Quinn
in conversation.
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227764>*
Wednesday 19th June 6:30pm-9pm at Old Jet Arts Centre, Bentwaters
Park, Rendlesham,
Suffolk, IP12 2TW
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with Jesse Quin; multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter
and producer best known as the bass player of the alternative rock band
Keane. Jesse also founded and runs the arts centre on an abandoned U.S. Air
Force base in the English countryside called Old Jet will host this special
event.
They will be discussing the power of creativity and community to make
positive change in our messy world drawing on Sarah's new book, The
Craftivist Collective handbook as well as Jesse's experiences in the arts
and social enterprise. Topics covered will include the creative process in
gentle craftivism planning, how we can use many senses for solidarity when
addressing social change and the power of communal events (which musicians
know all too well at their gigs!). All are welcome, especially artists who
are looking to use their passion and skills for positive change in our
fragile world. Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227764
(including free tickets available).
4. *London: Election Tech Meetup 5 <https://lu.ma/wscf6gyy>*
*When*: Wed June 19 19:00 at Newspeak House
*What*: With the election very much underway, we're getting the gang
together! Come along for short talks on election tech and to find a project
to get stuck into. Talks are followed by an unconference format. If you'd
like to talk about your project, tell Richard in the WhatsApp group Join
the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjM4onZAg4U60FAm89XRQW
*RSVP*: https://lu.ma/wscf6gyy
5. Online: How to use digital engagement to mobilize power with Vanessa
Serna
<https://www.newmode.net/how-to-use-digital-engagement-to-build-power-behind…>
When: June 20, 18:00 BST, 13:00 EST (free)
Posted by Steve Anderson steve(a)newmode.net
What: Get hands on training from a digital campaigning expert who has worked
at Greenpeace, Caring Across Generations, Stand.Earth, SEIU 1021 and Amnesty
International USA. In this 45-minute training, we'll run through the ins
and out of using "engagement strategy" to build power for your campaign.
6. *Dorset: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Simon Constantine in
conversation.
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227819>*
Sunday 30th June 6pm-8pm at Careys Secret Garden, BH20 7PG
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with founder of Careys Secret Garden Simon Constantine who
is also the founder of And Fragrance. All of Simon's and Sarah's ventures
are all about creating positive solutions to the problems we face in a
world in a world of fear and confusion.
We will be discussing the power of the senses for positive action and
wellbeing sharing their own stories and knowledge in this field. Topics
covered will include the creative process in gentle craftivism planning,
how we can use many senses for solidarity when addressing social change and
the power of communal events. Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227819 (including
free tickets available) Part of a UK book tour:
https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
7. *London: The Art (And Craft) of Gentle Protest: Sarah P Corbett
in-conversation with Jon Alexander
<https://www.theconduit.com/upcoming-events/the-art-and-craft-of-gentle-prot…>*
Tue 2nd July 6pm-7:15pm at The Conduit Club, 6 Langley St, London WC2H
9JA
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with founder of Careys Secret Garden Simon Constantine who
is also the founder of And Fragrance. All of Simon's and Sarah's ventures
are all about creating positive solutions to the problems we face in a
world in a world of fear and confusion.
We will be discussing the power of the senses for positive action and
wellbeing sharing their own stories and knowledge in this field. Topics
covered will include the creative process in gentle craftivism planning,
how we can use many senses for solidarity when addressing social change and
the power of communal events. Book here:
https://www.theconduit.com/upcoming-events/the-art-and-craft-of-gentle-prot…
(including
free tickets available) Part of a UK book tour:
https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
8. Berlin: Campaigners & Digital folk meet-up
*When*: Thursday July 4, 7pm CET (and first Thursday of each month)
Join: contact Paula Bonfatti paulabonfatti(a)gmail.com
*Location*: TBC (last one was at workish.berlin - Harzer Str. 39, 12059
Berlin)
*Who are we?: *We are a group of campaigners, digital strategists,
organisers, fundraisers and comms people in Berlin from various places of
the world. What unites us is an interest in creating a community where
people can get together in person, share experience and build knowledge.
*What's the input/presentation?*: Anti-oppressive organisational
practice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging - what lies at the
core of these approaches and how can we be agents of change within our
organisations? Gabi Rosenstreich will share some insights and discuss these
questions with us.
9. *Online*: Visual Design for Organizing Apprenticeship
<https://socialmovementtechnologies.org/graphic-design-for-organizing-appren…>
*When*: Sept-Oct 2024
*What*: From concept to execution, learn how to create designs that
stand out, drive action, and help win campaigns. Earn SMT’s Certificate in
Visual Design for Organizing. Join 400+ alums from around the world who’ve
taken this 8-session apprenticeship where you’ll get tons of guidance,
feedback and support. Register by June 14 for the lowest rates.
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. UK PPC / Election Candidates available on Do Gooder
Posted by David Gravina david(a)dogooder.co
A few months back, folks were asking about candidate targeting in the UK
election. The consensus at the time was it was a bit early due to the
candidate data being sparse. UK civil society is very lucky to have the
legends at Democracy Club <https://democracyclub.org.uk/> doing the
heavy lifting to produce the candidate data. It takes no time to set these
up on Do Gooder. See the live campaign by Crustacean Compassion …
https://crustaceancompassion.good.do/GE2024/candidate-pledge/
Just hit me up if you want to set one up for your campaign or issue:
david(a)dogooder.co
2.
*PostBug: get noticed by new MPs with printed postcards *PostBug.com is a
digital campaigning platform that enables your supporters to *send real
printed postcards and letters* from their device. For the UK general
election on July 4, once the new MPs are in place they will be bombarded
online in an attempt to engage and influence them and the government.
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>. Note: PostBug will only take 15 client
actions in July to ensure they all have maximum impact.
(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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[Events] Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
Hi again,
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/
To have your event or announcement included, email me (
duane.raymond(a)fairsay.com, subject: Event listing) before Sunday
midnight (any time zone) as I compile them and send it out every Monday.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *Online*: UK Election Voter 'get out the vote' Coordination, sharing
and learning,
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg…>
Tue June 11, 16:00 BST (Zoom)
*Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg…
*What?: *A weekly call for everyone interested in and/or working to get
out the vote (GOTV) for the UK 20204 election. This can be in a personal or
professional capacity: all are welcome! We'll share what we are each doing
in GOTV work and where there might be collaboration.
*Why?: *Encouraging supporters to be voters is one of the most impactful
actions an organisation can do. Even if an organisation cannot endorse a
candidate or party, the shared values often mean the choices are clear.
Furthermore voting means that supporters are more likely to be engaged in
post election engagement of the new government and MPs.
*Opportunity*: share what you are doing, ask for input, share
research/learning, invite collaborators, etc.
2. *Online*: UK Election Voter Nudge Coordination, sharing and learning,
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg…>
Tue June 18, 16:00 BST (Zoom)
*Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg…
*What?: *A weekly call for everyone interested in and/or working to get
out the vote (GOTV) for the UK 20204 election. This can be in a personal or
professional capacity: all are welcome! We'll share what we are each doing
in GOTV work and where there might be collaboration.
*Why?: *Encouraging supporters to be voters is one of the most impactful
actions an organisation can do. Even if an organisation cannot endorse a
candidate or party, the shared values often mean the choices are clear.
Furthermore voting means that supporters are more likely to be engaged in
post election engagement of the new government and MPs.
*Opportunity*: share what you are doing, ask for input, share
research/learning, invite collaborators, etc.
3. *Online: Engaging the UK's post-election government
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…>*
*Tue Jun 25 12:00-13:00 BST (Zoom). (190 registrations so far) Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…
Polls suggest the UK General Election on July 4 will result in a change
in government. The last change was 14 years ago, many campaigners will
never have worked through a government transition. Speaker Nancy Platts has
30 years experience with campaigning under various governments, has run to
be an MP and has been active in local politics.
4. *Online*: UK Election Voter Nudge Coordination, sharing and learning,
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg…>
Tue June 25, 16:00 BST (Zoom)
*Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg…
*What?: *A weekly call for everyone interested in and/or working to get
out the vote (GOTV) for the UK 20204 election. This can be in a personal or
professional capacity: all are welcome! We'll share what we are each doing
in GOTV work and where there might be collaboration.
*Why?: *Encouraging supporters to be voters is one of the most impactful
actions an organisation can do. Even if an organisation cannot endorse a
candidate or party, the shared values often mean the choices are clear.
Furthermore voting means that supporters are more likely to be engaged in
post election engagement of the new government and MPs.
*Opportunity*: share what you are doing, ask for input, share
research/learning, invite collaborators, etc.
5.
*London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event: Wed. Jun 26
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>6pm
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> **Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950983/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2406>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Agenda*: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
*Topics*: the imminent *election* is sure to be a hot topic at this
meetup
*Why*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past ECF events,
the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of Media,
Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and partner).
6. *Online*: UK Election Voter Nudge Coordination, sharing and learning,
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg…>
Tue July 2, 16:00 BST (Zoom)
*Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg…
*What?: *A weekly call for everyone interested in and/or working to get
out the vote (GOTV) for the UK 20204 election. This can be in a personal or
professional capacity: all are welcome! We'll share what we are each doing
in GOTV work and where there might be collaboration.
*Why?: *Encouraging supporters to be voters is one of the most impactful
actions an organisation can do. Even if an organisation cannot endorse a
candidate or party, the shared values often mean the choices are clear.
Furthermore voting means that supporters are more likely to be engaged in
post election engagement of the new government and MPs.
*Opportunity*: share what you are doing, ask for input, share
research/learning, invite collaborators, etc.
7. *Cardiff*: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event: Wed. Jul 9, 15:00, Wales
TUC Cymru offices
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/301034554/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/cardiff-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
The official ECF Community event in Cardiff. Re-connect with peers and
meet new people from past ECF events and the wider campaigning community.
Agenda: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
8. *London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event:Wed. Jul 24
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> 6pm
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>*
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950990/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Agenda*: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
*Topics*: the recent *election* is sure to be a hot topic at this meetup
*Why*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past ECF events,
the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of Media,
Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and partner).
9. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin*
The next ECF event is the European Campaign Forum in Berlin
<https://campaignforum.eu/> bringing together *participants from across
Europe*. Not only is Berlin easy to get to by train from all over
Europe, its central location means it has participants from countries all
around it and beyond. It is held in English, but participants are welcome
to switch to other languages if it suits the group participants.
10. *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 May, June and July
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> if you wish to talk to her
about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
1.
*London: Charity Change Summit, June 11 13:00-18:00 BST
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/digitalleadership/1241171#> Posted by
Brani Milosevic brani(a)digitalleadership.ltd Step into a world of
transformative collaboration. Join an enriching afternoon packed with
learning, discussion, and hands-on problem-solving. Dive deep into our
design journey, from inception to insights, and discover practical tools to
ignite change within your nonprofit. Register now to reserve your spot
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/digitalleadership/1241171#> and
connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to driving positive change
in the nonprofit sector. *
2.
*Festival of Learning
<https://www.sounddelivery.org.uk/festival-of-learning/> - Harnessing the
insights of leaders with lived experience When*: June 11th-20th June
2024 *online*
*What*: A whole range of online masterclasses, learning lunches, peer
meet-ups, wellbeing sessions, and a very special keynote speaker. These
sessions will bring fresh skills, new inspiration, and best practice to
social purpose organisations, with lived experience expertise at the heart.
Tickets from just £25 and with a festival pass you can access it all. See
https://www.sounddelivery.org.uk/festival-of-learning/
3. *Suffolk: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Jesse Quinn
in conversation.
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227764>*
Wednesday 19th June 6:30pm-9pm at Old Jet Arts Centre, Bentwaters
Park, Rendlesham,
Suffolk, IP12 2TW
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with Jesse Quin; multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter
and producer best known as the bass player of the alternative rock band
Keane. Jesse also founded and runs the arts centre on an abandoned U.S. Air
Force base in the English countryside called Old Jet will host this special
event.
They will be discussing the power of creativity and community to make
positive change in our messy world drawing on Sarah's new book, The
Craftivist Collective handbook as well as Jesse's experiences in the arts
and social enterprise. Topics covered will include the creative process in
gentle craftivism planning, how we can use many senses for solidarity when
addressing social change and the power of communal events (which musicians
know all too well at their gigs!). All are welcome, especially artists who
are looking to use their passion and skills for positive change in our
fragile world. Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227764
(including free tickets available).
4. Online: How to use digital engagement to mobilize power with Vanessa
Serna
<https://www.newmode.net/how-to-use-digital-engagement-to-build-power-behind…>
When: June 20, 18:00 BST, 13:00 EST (free)
Posted by Steve Anderson steve(a)newmode.net
What: Get hands on training from a digital campaigning expert who has worked
at Greenpeace, Caring Across Generations, Stand.Earth, SEIU 1021 and Amnesty
International USA. In this 45-minute training, we'll run through the ins
and out of using "engagement strategy" to build power for your campaign.
5. *Dorset: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Simon Constantine in
conversation.
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227819>*
Sunday 30th June 6pm-8pm at Careys Secret Garden, BH20 7PG
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with founder of Careys Secret Garden Simon Constantine who
is also the founder of And Fragrance. All of Simon's and Sarah's ventures
are all about creating positive solutions to the problems we face in a
world in a world of fear and confusion.
We will be discussing the power of the senses for positive action and
wellbeing sharing their own stories and knowledge in this field. Topics
covered will include the creative process in gentle craftivism planning,
how we can use many senses for solidarity when addressing social change and
the power of communal events. Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227819 (including
free tickets available) Part of a UK book tour:
https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
6. *London: The Art (And Craft) of Gentle Protest: Sarah P Corbett
in-conversation with Jon Alexander
<https://www.theconduit.com/upcoming-events/the-art-and-craft-of-gentle-prot…>*
Tue 2nd July 6pm-7:15pm at The Conduit Club, 6 Langley St, London WC2H
9JA
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with founder of Careys Secret Garden Simon Constantine who
is also the founder of And Fragrance. All of Simon's and Sarah's ventures
are all about creating positive solutions to the problems we face in a
world in a world of fear and confusion.
We will be discussing the power of the senses for positive action and
wellbeing sharing their own stories and knowledge in this field. Topics
covered will include the creative process in gentle craftivism planning,
how we can use many senses for solidarity when addressing social change and
the power of communal events. Book here:
https://www.theconduit.com/upcoming-events/the-art-and-craft-of-gentle-prot…
(including
free tickets available) Part of a UK book tour:
https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
7. Berlin: Campaigners & Digital folk meet-up
*When*: Thursday July 4, 7pm CET (and first Thursday of each month)
Join: contact Paula Bonfatti paulabonfatti(a)gmail.com
*Location*: TBC (last one was at workish.berlin - Harzer Str. 39, 12059
Berlin)
*Who are we?: *We are a group of campaigners, digital strategists,
organisers, fundraisers and comms people in Berlin from various places of
the world. What unites us is an interest in creating a community where
people can get together in person, share experience and build knowledge.
*What's the input/presentation?*: Anti-oppressive organisational
practice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging - what lies at the
core of these approaches and how can we be agents of change within our
organisations? Gabi Rosenstreich will share some insights and discuss these
questions with us.
8. *Online*: Visual Design for Organizing Apprenticeship
<https://socialmovementtechnologies.org/graphic-design-for-organizing-appren…>
*When*: Sept-Oct 2024
*What*: From concept to execution, learn how to create designs that
stand out, drive action, and help win campaigns. Earn SMT’s Certificate in
Visual Design for Organizing. Join 400+ alums from around the world who’ve
taken this 8-session apprenticeship where you’ll get tons of guidance,
feedback and support. Register by June 14 for the lowest rates.
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.
*PostBug: get noticed by new MPs with printed postcards *PostBug.com is a
digital campaigning platform that enables your supporters to *send real
printed postcards and letters* from their device. For the UK general
election on July 4, once the new MPs are in place they will be bombarded
online in an attempt to engage and influence them and the government.
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>. Note: PostBug will only take 15 client
actions in July to ensure they all have maximum impact.
(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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FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200
Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641
Skype: fairsay
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane
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<https://campaignforum.eu/>
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[Events] Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
Hi ECFers,
Here are the latest postings of ECF and ECFer-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/
To have your event or announcement included, email me (
duane.raymond(a)fairsay.com, subject: Event listing) before Sunday
midnight (any time zone) as I compile them and send it out every Monday.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1. *Online: How to seek and find stories no matter your budget: an open
discussion
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdeytrDotHtAjfjLqxgfflkMRaIJ88Z…>*
*Wed Jun 5 12:00-13:00 BST (Zoom). (126 registrations so far) Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdeytrDotHtAjfjLqxgfflkMRaIJ88Z…
A discussion about being a storyteller in organisations and campaigns
based on a popular thread on the Campaigning Forum community email
discussion list with subject "Story officer" with:
- Brian Fitzgerald: Tips and Tricks for Story Finding: for Story
Officers, Story Teams, or Story Seekers;
- Emma Price: Tips and considerations for a fledgling story team;
- Katharine Voss: using people's stories, consent, risks, how you talk
about them.
These presentations are food for thought for discussing and a Q&A for
the remaining 35 minutes.
2. *Online: Engaging the UK's post-election government
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…>*
*Tue Jun 25 12:00-13:00 BST (Zoom). (122 registrations so far) Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…
Polls suggest the UK General Election on July 4 will result in a change
in government. The last change was 14 years ago, many campaigners will
never have worked through a government transition. Speakers TBC as the
original speaker has become a Labour PPC! Contact duane(a)fairsay.com if
you could be a replacement speaker.
3.
*London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event: Wed. Jun 26
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>6pm
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> **Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950983/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2406>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Agenda*: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
*Topics*: the imminent *election* is sure to be a hot topic at this
meetup
*Why*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past ECF events,
the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of Media,
Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and partner).
4. *Cardiff*: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event: Wed. Jul 9, 15:00, Wales
TUC Cymru offices
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/301034554/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/cardiff-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
The official ECF Community event in Cardiff. Re-connect with peers and
meet new people from past ECF events and the wider campaigning community.
Agenda: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
5. *London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event:Wed. Jul 24
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> 6pm
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>*
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950990/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Agenda*: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
*Topics*: the recent *election* is sure to be a hot topic at this meetup
*Why*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past ECF events,
the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of Media,
Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and partner).
6. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin*
The next ECF event is the European Campaign Forum in Berlin
<https://campaignforum.eu/> bringing together *participants from across
Europe*. Not only is Berlin easy to get to by train from all over
Europe, its central location means it has participants from countries all
around it and beyond. It is held in English, but participants are welcome
to switch to other languages if it suits the group participants.
7. *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 May, June and July
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> if you wish to talk to her
about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
1.
*Bristol: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Natalie Fee in conversation
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1220076> *
*Tuesday 4th June 6:30pm-9pm at Bristol Sparks. Award-winning activist,
author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be in-conversation
with Natalie Fée, founder of City to Sea, campaigner and author of How to
Save the World for Free and Do Good, Get Paid. They will be discussing
Sarah's new book, The Craftivist Collective Handbook looking at the theory,
practical application and the impact it has had at a unique event. *Book
here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1220076
(includi
*ng free tickets available). Part of a UK book
tour: https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
<https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events> *
2.
*London: Charity Change Summit, June 11 13:00-18:00 BST
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/digitalleadership/1241171#> Posted by
Brani Milosevic brani(a)digitalleadership.ltd Step into a world of
transformative collaboration. Join an enriching afternoon packed with
learning, discussion, and hands-on problem-solving. Dive deep into our
design journey, from inception to insights, and discover practical tools to
ignite change within your nonprofit. Register now to reserve your spot
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/digitalleadership/1241171#> and
connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to driving positive change
in the nonprofit sector. *
3. *Suffolk: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Jesse Quinn
in conversation.
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227764>*
Wednesday 19th June 6:30pm-9pm at Old Jet Arts Centre, Bentwaters
Park, Rendlesham,
Suffolk, IP12 2TW
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with Jesse Quin; multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter
and producer best known as the bass player of the alternative rock band
Keane. Jesse also founded and runs the arts centre on an abandoned U.S. Air
Force base in the English countryside called Old Jet will host this special
event.
They will be discussing the power of creativity and community to make
positive change in our messy world drawing on Sarah's new book, The
Craftivist Collective handbook as well as Jesse's experiences in the arts
and social enterprise. Topics covered will include the creative process in
gentle craftivism planning, how we can use many senses for solidarity when
addressing social change and the power of communal events (which musicians
know all too well at their gigs!). All are welcome, especially artists who
are looking to use their passion and skills for positive change in our
fragile world. Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227764
(including free tickets available).
4. Online: How to use digital engagement to mobilize power with Vanessa
Serna
<https://www.newmode.net/how-to-use-digital-engagement-to-build-power-behind…>
When: June 20, 18:00 BST, 13:00 EST (free)
Posted by Steve Anderson steve(a)newmode.net
What: Get hands on training from a digital campaigning expert who has worked
at Greenpeace, Caring Across Generations, Stand.Earth, SEIU 1021 and Amnesty
International USA. In this 45-minute training, we'll run through the ins
and out of using "engagement strategy" to build power for your campaign.
5. *Dorset: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Simon Constantine in
conversation.
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227819>*
Sunday 30th June 6pm-8pm at Careys Secret Garden, BH20 7PG
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with founder of Careys Secret Garden Simon Constantine who
is also the founder of And Fragrance. All of Simon's and Sarah's ventures
are all about creating positive solutions to the problems we face in a
world in a world of fear and confusion.
We will be discussing the power of the senses for positive action and
wellbeing sharing their own stories and knowledge in this field. Topics
covered will include the creative process in gentle craftivism planning,
how we can use many senses for solidarity when addressing social change and
the power of communal events. Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227819 (including
free tickets available) Part of a UK book tour:
https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
Suggested 3rd party events
1. Online: Influence: the Universal Skill - 40 Years of Robert
Cialdini's insights
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/influence-the-universal-skill-40-years-of-ro…>
*Mon Jun 10, 6.30-7.30 BST. *
From the ECFer who shared it: "When I worked in campaigning - Cialdini's
work had a massive impact on my work. "
Join a "fireside chat" with Robert Cialdini, author of the international
bestseller Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Discover how
influence can be used to build and maintain strong, productive
relationships, navigate uncertainty in complex situations, and turn
intention into action.
Opportunities
1. Accelerator programme - deadline midnight June 3rd
<https://breakthroughimpact.org/accelerator-2024/>
Posted by Jerome jerome(a)breakthroughimpact.org
The Accelerator Programme is a year-long bootcamp that equips
campaigners with the skills, strategy, and support they need to make
lasting transformational change. Click here to apply or find out more about
our Accelerator: https://breakthroughimpact.org/accelerator-2024/
Platform and tool announcements
1.
*PostBug: get noticed by new MPs with printed postcards *PostBug.com is a
digital campaigning platform that enables your supporters to *send real
printed postcards and letters* from their device. For the UK general
election on July 4, once the new MPs are in place they will be bombarded
online in an attempt to engage and influence them and the government.
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>. Note: PostBug will only take 15 client
actions in July to ensure they all have maximum impact.
(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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[Events] Event, opportunity and resource roundup
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
Hi everyone,
As you've signed up to this events only posting list, here is the latest
roundup of ECF and ECFer-shared event, tool and opportunity announcements.
To have your event or announcement included, email me (
duane.raymond(a)fairsay.com, subject: Event listing) before Sunday
midnight (any time zone) as I compile them and send it out every
Monday/Tuesday.
Official Campaigning Forum events
1.
*London Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event: Wed. May 29 6pm Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950276/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2405>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Opening presentation*:* Understanding and resisting disinformation*,
Justin Schlosberg (U. of Westminster - topic and speaker details in links
on *Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950276/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2405>*).
*Agenda*: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
*Topics*: the *election* is sure to be a hot topic at this meetup - be
there to join.
*Why*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past ECF events,
the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of Media,
Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and partner).
2. *Online: How to seek and find stories no matter your budget: an open
discussion
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdeytrDotHtAjfjLqxgfflkMRaIJ88Z…>*
Wed Jun 5 12:00-13:00 BST (Zoom). (90 registrations so far)
A discussion about being a storyteller in organisations and campaigns
based on a popular thread on the Campaigning Forum community email
discussion list with subject "Story officer" with
Brian Fitzgerald: Tips and Tricks for Story Finding: for Story Officers,
Story Teams, or Story Seekers;
Emma Price: Tips and considerations for a fledgling story team;
Katharine Voss: using people's stories, consent, risks, how you talk
about them.
These presentations are food for thought for discussing and a Q&A for
the remaining 35 minutes.
3. *Online: Engaging the UK's post-election government
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8ti…>*
Tue Jun 25 12:00-13:00 BST (Zoom). (77 registrations so far)
Polls suggest the UK General Election on July 4 will result in a change
in government. The last change was 14 years ago, many campaigners will
never have worked through a government transition. Drawing on her
experience working for the TUC, Oxfam, Shelter, and working through the
2010 election in the criminal justice sector, Antonia Bance will set out
what campaigners need to think about as they prepare for all eventualities
after the election.
4.
*London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event: Wed. Jun 26
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>6pm
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> **Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950983/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2406>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Agenda*: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
*Topics*: the imminent *election* is sure to be a hot topic at this
meetup
*Why*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past ECF events,
the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of Media,
Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and partner).
5. *Cardiff*: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event: Wed. Jul 9, 15:00, Wales
TUC Cymru offices
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/301034554/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/cardiff-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
The official ECF Community event in Cardiff. Re-connect with peers and
meet new people from past ECF events and the wider campaigning community.
Agenda: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
6. *London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event:Wed. Jul 24
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> 6pm
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>*
*Register via Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950990/> or Luma
<https://lu.ma/london-reignite-2407>* (see all ECF events on Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> and Luma
<https://lu.ma/campaigning>)
*Agenda*: Welcome speaker, discussions on current topics, social.
*Topics*: the recent *election* is sure to be a hot topic at this meetup
*Why*: Re-connect with peers and meet new people from past ECF events,
the community and professors, alumni and students of the MA of Media,
Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster): the host (and partner).
7. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin*
The next ECF event is the European Campaign Forum in Berlin
<https://campaignforum.eu/> bringing together *participants from across
Europe*. Not only is Berlin easy to get to by train from all over
Europe, its central location means it has participants from countries all
around it and beyond. It is held in English, but participants are welcome
to switch to other languages if it suits the group participants.
8. *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 May, June and July
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> if you wish to talk to her
about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
1.
*London Book Launch & Discussion: The Age of Junk Politics", May 23rd,
6:30pm <https://www.tectonica.co/event/event-london_book_launch> *Posted
by Adrian White adrian(a)tectonica.co
Join Tectonica & Ecanvasser for an evening dedicated to exploring the
potential of transformative campaigning in these dark political times. As
we navigate the challenges resulting from the age of "junk politics," we
will take the opportunity to discuss the insights and practices outlined in
our new book, “*Fixing Our Democracies and Winning Elections in The Age
of Junk Politics - A Guide to Transformational Campaigning*”. Join the
discussion as we share the book’s vision for a healthier democracy through
genuine connection and purposeful action. Register for free
<https://www.tectonica.co/event/event-london_book_launch>. Drinks and
snacks provided.
2. Brussels Campaign Exchange, May 28 6pm, Brussels
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brussels-campaign-exchange-tickets-894312622…>
Posted by Iona Cable ionacable(a)futureadvocacy.org
We're building a community of people working in social justice
advocacy/campaigning in Brussels and creating a space to engage with &
learn from each other. It will feature four presentations from campaigners
on their work, their successes, their failures, and what they learned,
followed by an open discussion & drinks and mingling!
3. *London: Amnesty International exhibition (free) Wed 28th-Thu 30th
May <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/surviving-evin-tickets-906166477327>*
Posted by Eilidh - eilidh.macpherson(a)gmail.com
We (Amnesty UK) are co-hosting a free exhibition at Hoxton arches next
week, we'd love to see any ECF-ers there if possible. "Surviving Evin" is a
powerful exhibition of the years Anoosheh Ashoori spent arbitrarily
detained in Iran’s notorious Evin prison. This powerful exhibition which
will take you through the years Anoosheh spent in Iran’s notorious Evin
prison, from his first time in the interrogation room, to daily life with
other inmates, time spent in solitary confinement, his family’s campaigning
back home, and life after his release. Anoosheh tells his story using
photographs and items he was able to bring back from Iran.
4. *Online: How to back up your Universal Analytics data before it
disappears
<https://www.digitalcharitylab.org/product/webinar-may-2024-backup-universal…>,
30th May*
Posted by Jean O'Brien jean(a)digitalcharitylab.org
Charities who need a free and easy solution for backing up their
Universal Analytics data before Google deletes it all on July 1st – if
you’re working with a low budget and limited in-house data expertise, this
event is for you! Cost: €25, including attendance at the live training, a
recording of the session, a takeaway guide and a reporting template Book
here:
https://www.digitalcharitylab.org/product/webinar-may-2024-backup-universal…
5.
*Bristol: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Natalie Fee in conversation
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1220076> *
*Tuesday 4th June 6:30pm-9pm at Bristol Sparks. Award-winning activist,
author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be in-conversation
with Natalie Fée, founder of City to Sea, campaigner and author of How to
Save the World for Free and Do Good, Get Paid. They will be discussing
Sarah's new book, The Craftivist Collective Handbook looking at the theory,
practical application and the impact it has had at a unique event. *Book
here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1220076
(includi
*ng free tickets available). Part of a UK book
tour: https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
<https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events> *
6.
*London: How to engage Persuadables and combat misinformation during an
election
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-engage-persuadables-and-combat-misinf…>,
Tuesday 4th June, 5:45-7pm (BST) *Posted by Kathryn Bonner
kathryn(a)actclimatelabs.com
Learn how to effectively communicate with Persuadables about climate
change during a general election. This general election is likely to
feature more misinformation than any before and threatens climate change
understanding.
7. *London: Let's Ditch the Rich June 5th 18:30-20:30 BST
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-ditch-the-rich-tickets-890856805687?aff=o…>*
Posted by Maddy Neghabian maddy(a)outlandish.com
Join us to discuss a radical change to wealth distribution. About:* In
2020, the ONS calculated that the richest 10% of households hold 43% of all
wealth. The poorest 50%, by contrast, own just 9%”. The statistics are
shocking & we are discussing a radical change to wealth distribution at
SPACE4, Finsbury Park, Join us!
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-ditch-the-rich-tickets-890856805687?aff=o…>
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227764>
8. *Suffolk: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Jesse Quinn
in conversation.
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227764>*
Wednesday 19th June 6:30pm-9pm at Old Jet Arts Centre, Bentwaters
Park, Rendlesham,
Suffolk, IP12 2TW
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with Jesse Quin; multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter
and producer best known as the bass player of the alternative rock band
Keane. Jesse also founded and runs the arts centre on an abandoned U.S. Air
Force base in the English countryside called Old Jet will host this special
event.
They will be discussing the power of creativity and community to make
positive change in our messy world drawing on Sarah's new book, The
Craftivist Collective handbook as well as Jesse's experiences in the arts
and social enterprise. Topics covered will include the creative process in
gentle craftivism planning, how we can use many senses for solidarity when
addressing social change and the power of communal events (which musicians
know all too well at their gigs!). All are welcome, especially artists who
are looking to use their passion and skills for positive change in our
fragile world. Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227764
(including free tickets available).
9.
*London: Charity Change Summit, June 11 13:00-18:00 BST
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/digitalleadership/1241171#> *Posted
by Brani Milosevic brani(a)digitalleadership.ltd
Step into a world of transformative collaboration. Join an enriching
afternoon packed with learning, discussion, and hands-on problem-solving.
Dive deep into our design journey, from inception to insights, and discover
practical tools to ignite change within your nonprofit. Register now to
reserve your spot
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/digitalleadership/1241171#> and
connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to driving positive change
in the nonprofit sector.
10. *Dorset: Gentle Craftivism: Sarah P Corbett & Simon Constantine in
conversation.
<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227819>*
Sunday 30th June 6pm-8pm at Careys Secret Garden, BH20 7PG
Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be
in-conversation with founder of Careys Secret Garden Simon Constantine who
is also the founder of And Fragrance. All of Simon's and Sarah's ventures
are all about creating positive solutions to the problems we face in a
world in a world of fear and confusion.
We will be discussing the power of the senses for positive action and
wellbeing sharing their own stories and knowledge in this field. Topics
covered will include the creative process in gentle craftivism planning,
how we can use many senses for solidarity when addressing social change and
the power of communal events. Book here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1227819 (including
free tickets available) Part of a UK book tour:
https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events
Opportunities & offers
1. *One for the groovers, the CMS movers, the Drupal upgraders....*
Posted by Keira Roth keira(a)dev.ngo
OK so the last one didn't *quite* rhyme... Is there anyone out there
who is currently thinking about moving CMS? Especially those needing to
make the upgrade to Drupal 10. If you’re looking for a change but
that feels high-risk, we might be able to help.
We at The Developer Society have some surplus funding with a ‘sector’
and ‘reuse’ focus, and so *we can offer spun-up Wagtail sites with your
branding applied*. Hopefully this could help you evaluate Wagtail CMS in
a low-risk way. Let me know if you’d like to have a poke around under the
bonnet to see what all the noise is about: keira(a)dev.ngo
Platform and tool announcements
1. *New report: engagement actions*
Posted by Claire Donner claire(a)more-onion.com
This report is all about engagement actions that allow us to actively
involve our supporters in a way that’s appealing and hopefully fun too. In
the report we explain a little more about what engagement actions are, how
they can fit into your supporter communications and how you can create your
own. There’s some case studies in there for inspiration too. Grab your free
copy here: https://act.more-onion.com/report-engagement.
2.
*PostBug: get noticed by new MPs with printed postcards *PostBug.com is a
digital campaigning platform enables your supporters to *send real
printed postcards and letters* from their device. For the UK general
election on July 4, once the new MPs are in place they will be bombarded
online in at attempt to engage and influence them and the government.
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>. Note: PostBug will only take 15 client
actions in July to ensure they all have maximum impact.
(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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[Events] Roundup: Events and platforms by ECFers
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
Hi event announcement subscribers :-)
Here are the latest postings of ECFer's events and research and tool
announcements.
To have your event, offer, invite or announcement included, email me
before Sunday midnight (any time zone) as I compile them and send it out
every Monday.
Upcoming events
1.
*TODAY (Apr 2) Online 18:00-19:00 UK: How to Lobby MPs on a shoestring
budget Posted by Daniel (daniel(a)campaignlab.uk
<daniel(a)campaignlab.uk>) *Join
a one-hour interactive session to learn the fundamentals of
lobbying effectively and the key tools and technology available. This
introductory workshop is crafted to provide you with the essential skills
to navigate the world of political advocacy, including some handy hints,
tips, tools, and advice on engaging MPs.* https://lu.ma/yrs4ooub
<https://lu.ma/yrs4ooub>*
2. *April 16th Online 10am-1pm: **SMK Campaign Carousel programme*
Posted by Megan Poyiadzis (megan.poyiadzis(a)smk.org.uk)
Interested in developing your campaigning know-how? This programme
offers the essential building blocks of how to drive change. You'll have a
year to complete the programme, and in that time, you'll have access to
nine online workshops of your choice; two mentoring sessions with the
Course Director; and three online get-togethers with other campaigners
taking part. For more see
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/training/campaign-carousel/
3. *London Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event: 6pm Wed. May 29, Jun 26 + Jul
24 <https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/>*
The MA of Media, Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster) in
coordination with the ECF community is hosting a monthly meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/> at their Marylebone campus
<https://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/visit-us/marylebone>. This will
be ECFers, MA students, alumni and professors and allies.
4. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin*
The next ECF event is the European Campaign Forum in Berlin
<https://campaignforum.eu/> bringing together *participants from across
Europe*. Not only is Berlin easy to get to by train from all over
Europe, its central location means it has participants from countries all
around it and beyond. It is held in English, but participants are welcome
to switch to other languages if it suits the group participants.
5. *Save the date*: Campaigning Forum Oxford, *2025*: Apr 8-10
Platform announcements
1.
*PostBug: send printed post to people in power *PostBug.com enables your
supporters to send real printed postcards and letters from their device.
For elections it can be used to nudge people to register, ensure they have
the right voter id, persuade them to vote and show-up to vote. It has
optional integrated fundraising so supporters pay the cost. *It's been
shown to boost election turnout by 1.3% for postcards
<https://www.turnoutpac.org/postcards-faq/> and 3.4% for letters
<https://help.votefwd.org/article/34-letters-not-postcards>*. See other
examples and case studies at https://postbug.com (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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[Events] Updates + nudge to apply for ECF in Oxford (prices go up Feb 19!)
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
Hi again,
I don't know if you saw that the annual Campaigning Forum event is
happening again in Oxford March 19-21
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2024>...here are some updates...join
us!
Planning for the 2024 Campaigning Forum in Oxford March 19-21
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2024> is in full swing, so here are
some updates:
1.
*If you plan to come, apply now as prices go up after Feb 19 (Sunday) *
2. *Participants*: we are now 23 confirmed participants and more are
in-progress. See list at
https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2024/#participants
3. *Speaker day 1 (Mar 20)*: *Antonia Bance* (LinkedIn
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniabance/>) from the TUC will be
talking about preparing for a change in government and what to expect
if/when it happens (last time it happened in the UK was 14 years ago)
4. *Speaker day 2 (new) March 21*: *Benali Hamdache* (LinkedIn
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/benali-hamdache-6472034b/>) will be sharing
examples and principles of local organising that span both charities and
political party work as well as blending offline with online
5. Stream 1: *Diversity and Inclusion* curated by *Geena Patel* (
LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/geena-patel/>). Geena will be
asking for input from the community and using her extensive experience to
bring this crucial topic to the event. She will also identify 1-2 people to
join to speak about diversity and inclusion (TBC)
6. Stream 2: *Countering disinformation* curated by *Brian Fitzgerald* (
LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfit/>) Brian, whom many of
you know from his work on storytelling and Greenpeace (and was at the first
ECF in 2002!) is pulling together some discussions and he will also
identify 1-2 people to join to speak about diversity and inclusion (TBC)
7. There might be a third stream on digital - but I'm waiting for a
response back (you know who you are ;-).
8. As *ALWAYS* the heart of the event is participants and discussion
between them. All speakers and streams are meant to inspire and inform
those discussions and speakers themselves are there to discuss and learn
too.
...so join us at the 2024 Campaigning Forum in Oxford March 19-21
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2024> and if you have any questions
get in touch directly (contact details below or email)....*price goes up
Feb 19* :-)
Cheers,
Duane
========================================================
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://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2024/>
<https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2024/>
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