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.
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