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
    Overview: The annual Campaigning Forum event has been convening leading and emerging campaigning practitioners since 2002. Join to connect, learn, share and be inspired by your peers. As a participant-led event, the agenda is shaped from who joins and the topical issues to campaigning. There are limited early-bird places.
    Find out more about the format, see a list of past participants and the starting agenda (it evolves)
Partner events
  1. 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. London: Campaigning in the Disinformation Age
    When: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:30 - 19:15 GMT. Doors at 5:20pm
    Where: Fyvie Hall, University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street Campus London W1B 2HT United Kingdom
    Overview: An insightful panel discussion delving into the realm of influential campaigns in today's era of disinformation. Discover how historical campaigns have shaped the world we live in and gain valuable insights on navigating the challenges of modern-day campaigning. An opportunity to learn from the past and adapt to the present. 

  2. London: Book Launch - The Empathy Fix: Why Poverty Persists & How to Change It by Keetie Roelen
    When: 5:30pm-8pm Thursday 30th January 
    Where: ATD Fourth World UK, 48 Addington Square London SE5 7LB
    Overview: Please join for an inspiring conversation between Keetie Roelen and award-winning activist and author, Sarah Corbett, founder of Craftivist Collective, about Roelen's brilliant new book The Empathy Fix, followed by drinks and nibbles. Book (free) at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-empathy-fix-why-poverty-persists-how-to-change-it-by-keetie-roelen-tickets-1111581112029 

  3. Online: Virtual Facilitation Skills for Large Online Groups (Bite Size Masterclass)
    When: February 7th 12:00-14:00 GMT (    2 hour masterclass) 
    Overview: This session is designed for those who host big groups, helping you create high-quality, interactive, and productive virtual gatherings. Whether you're managing 25 or 200+ participants, this Masterclass will provide you with the tools and strategies you need for seamless facilitation. Learn more and signup at https://www.facilitation101.co.uk/bite-size-masterclass

    Survey requests and research reports
    1. Survey call: SMK Annual Campaigners Survey
      Deadline:       Wednesday 15 January 2025
      Overview: It’s that time again when we reach out to ask those involved in campaigning and social change to fill in SMK’s Annual Campaigner Survey. It’s very much your survey, an important way to make sure that your voice is part of debate about the campaigning environment.
    Platform and tool announcements
    1. Decision makers take more notice of printed postcards
      Printed postcards are a great way to stand out with decision makers       you are engaging with. It gives them something to put up on the wall and remind them of your campaign each time they see it. PostBug.com offers this by enabling your supporters to send real printed postcards and letters from their device. Printed postcards and letters get noticed because they are physical, tactile, portable with a presence when designed well and piled up on a desk or notice board. Plus less is more: it only takes a few to be noticed. See possibilities 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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    FairSay - Making Campaigning Count
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