Hi ECFers,

Here are the latest postings of ECF events, ECFer/sector-shared event, tool and opportunity announcements.

Join the events announcements-only list to only get event and resource roundups directly without being part of the ECF discussion list or other listing: https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/

Add your event, announcement or survey request before Sunday midnight (GMT time zone) as I compile them and send it out every week. Promotion requires reciprocation, payment or being active in the ECF community - see the event posting guidelines. (note these 5-year-old guidelines will be enforced from now on).

Official Campaigning Forum events
  1. Oxford: Campaigning Forum Oxford, 2025: Apr 8-10
    With all the deep and rapid changes happening this decade, coming together to learn is more important than ever. The annual Campaigning Forum is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together campaigning practitioners of all levels of experience, across the sector and multiple countries.

    Join to connect, learn, share and be inspired by your peers. As a participant-led event, the agenda is shaped from who joins and the topical issues to campaigning. It explores the latest zeitgeist and prepares participants to handle the emerging societal reality. Late rates kick in in early March, so apply today
    Find out more about the format, see a list of past participants and the starting agenda (it evolves)
Partner events
  1. Online: University of Westminster Postgraduate Open Day
    When: February 26, 2025 12:00-13:30
    Overview: Hosts of the MA/Certificate in Media, Campaigning and Social change, the open day enables you to talk to course leaders about the courses and how we teach them, and discuss possible career options and prospects. Find out about the application process and the academic and pastoral support we provide. Ask about funding, the postgraduate loan, student accommodation, and anything else. Online open days provide flexibility for virtual interactions with course leaders and students, accessible from anywhere.
     
  2. Sep 2025-Apr 2026: MA/Certificate in Media, Campaigning and Social change (U. of Westminster). Enrol for this innovative course was founded by two ECFers to create an academic course in campaigning - and has alumi from around the world.  Course lead (and long time activist) Michaela O'Brien can be reached at M.Obrien@westminster.ac.uk
Sector events
  1. Online: Strategies for Countering The Far Right
    When: March 12th & 13th - 4 pm to 7 pm UTC (check your time zone)
                and March 19th & 20th - 10 am to 1 pm UTC (check your time zone)
    Overview: Around the world, the far-right is in ascendance—eroding democratic norms, dismantling public services, attacking marginalised communities, and spreading disinformation. In the face of these challenges, our ability to build strong movements that harness collective power is more critical than ever.  Join us in building the skills to resist, strategise, and win. 

    The Facilitating Collective Power     Lab is a hands-on training designed to equip organisers, activists, and facilitators with the skills to foster inclusive, participatory spaces where people can strategise, resist, and build alternatives together. Hosted by FabRiders, this course will deepen your ability to guide groups toward meaningful collaboration—ensuring that we are not just reacting to authoritarian threats but proactively shaping the future we want.You can learn more and register at https://www.fabriders.net/facilitating-collective-power/

    Scholarships are available for anyone facing hardship due to the US Foreign Aid Freeze and Stop Work Order or if the registration fee poses a barrier to participation.


Platform and tool announcements
  1. Stand out to decision makers with printed postcards
    Printed postcards are a great way to stand out with decision makers     you are engaging with. It gives them something to put up on the wall and remind them of your campaign each time they see it. PostBug.com offers this by enabling your supporters to send real printed postcards and letters from their device. Printed postcards and letters get noticed because they are physical, tactile, portable with a presence when designed well and piled up on a desk or notice board. Plus less is more: it only takes a few to be noticed. See possibilities and case studies and request a demo. 
    (PostBug is run by FairSay)
Cheers,

Duane

PS: To have your event or announcement included,  email me before Sunday midnight (any time zone) as I compile them and send it out every Monday.




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