Hi ECFers,

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

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

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

Official Campaigning Forum events

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

Join to connect, learn, share and be inspired by your peers. As a participant-led event, the agenda is shaped from who joins and the topical issues to campaigning. It *explores the latest zeitgeist and prepares participants to handle the emerging societal reality.* Late rates kick in in early March, so apply today Find out more about the format https://fairsay.com/events/ecf-2025-oxford/sessions-speakers-curators-and-more-2025/, see a list of past participants https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/ and the starting agenda https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/#agenda (it evolves)

Partner events

1. *Sep 2025-Apr 2026: MA/Certificate in Media, Campaigning and Social change https://www.westminster.ac.uk/media-and-communication-courses/2024-25/september/full-time/media-campaigning-and-social-change-ma* (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 [email protected]

Sector events

1. *Online*: Holding Space in Uncertain Times https://www.fabriders.net/session-design-lab/: The Session Design Lab *When*: *February 11 & 12* 10-13:00 UTC & *February 18 & 19* 16:00-19:00 UTC *Overview*: In these times of uncertainty, how we gather and facilitate conversations matters more than ever. FabRiders’ Session Design Lab is a collaborative space where facilitators, trainers, and organisers refine their session design skills to create inclusive, impactful, and responsive gatherings.

Whether you’re navigating shifting priorities, hybrid environments, or emotionally charged discussions, this lab provides a structured yet flexible approach to designing sessions that foster connection, clarity, and action. Join us to strengthen your ability to create spaces that co-power participants, adapt to complexity, and hold the uncertainty with purpose.

You can learn more and register at https://www.fabriders.net/session-design-lab/

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

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*Online*: How to develop effective campaign strategies https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/ (Deep Diver sessions by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation) *When*: Feb. 25th 10-13:00 UCT *Overview*: Deep dive sessions are led by experts to provide senior campaigners with intensive, focussed sessions that explore subjects in detail.

Understanding Local Power spotlights the devolution agenda. As more power is transferred out of Westminster, we’ll dive deep into understanding where local decisions are made and how to increase your campaigning impact. Find out more and book here https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/deepdive/

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*Online*: How to develop effective campaign strategies https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/ (Sheila McKechnie Foundation) *When*: Feb. 25th 10-13:00 UCT *Overview*: Deep dive sessions are led by experts to provide senior campaigners with intensive, focussed sessions that explore subjects in detail.

Understanding Local Power spotlights the devolution agenda. As more power is transferred out of Westminster, we’ll dive deep into understanding where local decisions are made and how to increase your campaigning impact. Find out more and book here https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/

Also other Deep Diver sessions in March at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/deepdive/

Platform and tool announcements

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*SMK National Campaigner Awards 2025 https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/awards/awards-nominations-2025/ Get nominating for the SMK National Campaigner Awards 2025! You have until Friday 28 February to nominate yourself or a favourite campaign or changemaker you know. Nominate here: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/awards/awards-nominations-2025/ https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/awards/awards-nominations-2025/ Every year SMK have incredible winners and last year was no exception. Need inspiration watch this video here https://youtu.be/rdNe08jDWyE?feature=shared https://youtu.be/rdNe08jDWyE?feature=shared. SMK’s interest is in finding those who have made change happen – most effectively, creatively, and courageously. That change might be in law or policy, it might be in attitudes, social norms or behaviour, it could be in how services are provided, or in the protection of a service or asset. A campaign could be aimed at righting a wrong or holding a body to account. * 2. *Stand out to decision makers with printed postcards https://postbug.com/ Printed postcards are a great way to stand out with decision makers *you are engaging with. It gives them something to put up on the wall and remind them of your campaign each time they see it. PostBug.com offers this by enabling your supporters to *send real printed postcards and letters* from their device. Printed postcards and letters get noticed because they are *physical, tactile, portable with a presence* when designed well and piled up on a desk or notice board. Plus less is more: it only takes a few to be noticed. See possibilities https://postbug.com/solutions and case studies https://postbug.com/case-studies and request a demo https://postbug.com/demo. (PostBug is run by FairSay)

Cheers,

Duane

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

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