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. *London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event
<https://www.meetup.com/campaigning-forum/events/299950990/> (*this week
*) 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).
2. *ONLINE: *Understanding Labour's approach to government (NEW)
*When: Thu 25 Jul 11:00-12:00 BST (Zoom). Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuyrrj8oG9GTLlZp5wCGupawd1LZ9-…
*Overview: *Hike Harris, CEO of of 89up, will share his experience
talking to dozens of new ministers and the PM about their plans when they
were shadow ministers. What does a missions-based approach means for civil
society, campaigning and advocacy? How is Labour approaching the job of
government and what do we know about the new government's plans for the
first year of power? How can civil society influence the government in the
era of a super-majority and what are the opportunities to influence? An
insiders' perspective of how to think about the new government and the
parliamentary Labour party.
3. *European Campaign Forum <https://campaignforum.eu/>: Oct 23-24,
Berlin (apply now)*
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.
4. *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: Strategies for Fundraising Success
<https://thesocialchangenest.org/webinar/strategic-fundraising/> *(Part
of our Fundraising Masterclass for Community Groups and Grassroots
Movements)
*When*: Monday, July 22nd, 2024 1:00 - 1:45 PM BST (free)
*Overview*: Feeling overwhelmed by the world of fundraising? 🤯 You're
not alone. That's why we're teaming up with expert fundraiser Kate Ferrie
(20+ years of fundraising experience) to deliver a virtual fundraising
masterclass for community groups and grassroots movements.
In the session we'll be diving into essential strategies for raising
funds
strategically, and *how to fundraise without it becoming a burden on your
time and resources* 💸 See
https://thesocialchangenest.org/webinar/strategic-fundraising/
2. *Online: *Facilitating Collective Power Lab
<https://www.fabriders.net/facilitating-collective-power/>
*When*: July 29th & 30th or July 31st & August 1st
Posted by: dirk slater, FabRiders
*What*: We will explore the different power domains in which
change-makers operate and how to effectively design and facilitate power
analysis and strategy sessions to help them move more effectively towards
success. We will also explore how to identify, practice and support
“facilitative leadership”. We will compile facilitation best practices that
help us ‘walk the walk’.
By the end of the workshop, you will have greater expertise in
developing community-centric strategies that support movements and drive
real change. Learn more and register here:
https://www.fabriders.net/facilitating-collective-power/ Note an “Apply
for Scholarship” link at the bottom of those pages for anyone who might
find the registration fee a barrier to participating.
3. *Berlin Campaigners Meet-up Summer Social
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKroEm-gnF2gG59cpf7R3EX6hDz5lARFL…>
(just
added)*
*When*: Thursday 1 August, 7pm CEST,
*Where*: Birgit beer garden <https://maps.app.goo.gl/wPbN8ygxWRVdRp6e7>,
Schleusenufer 3, 10997 Berlin
*What*: An opportunity for people involved in campaigning, digital, and
similar fields who live in Berlin to get together informally to chat and
network.
4. Action Learning Sets for Emerging Leaders in campaigning organisations
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/>
Posted by Rummena Begum, rummena.begum(a)smk.org.uk
*When*: October 2024
*Overview*: We are running a new action learning set for emerging
leaders in campaigning organisations. This will build on SMK's experience
of running sets at diverse levels since autumn 2023 in partnership with
charity co-founder and experienced action learning set facilitator,
Josephine Knowles.
We hope this will appeal to new line managers in campaigning
organisations and people who are managing a campaigning workstream or
campaigning team. We're offering a 10% discount to anyone who books a place
by mid-August! To find out more, please head to:
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/
5. Online: How to develop effective campaign strategies
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/>
When: 15 Oct 2024
What: An in-depth session for experienced campaigners and leaders. for
Chief Executives, senior leaders, community leaders and emerging leaders
who want to explore how to do campaign strategy better. Run by SMK Head of
Programmes Kath Christie and SMK Associate and former CEO Julia Beart. See
more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/how-to-develop-effective-campaign-strategies/
6. London: How to own the room: a workshop on public speaking
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/>
When: 16 Oct 2024
What: A hands-on workshop for anyone looking to work on their
influencing skills, presence, and charisma, whether your focus is on
building strong relationships in one-to-one meetings or expressing campaign
messages succinctly in front of an audience. Viv will draw on her
experience as a comedian and presenter for this session on achieving a
compelling connection in any context, anxiety-free. Run by comedian and
BBC Radio 4 presenter Viv Groskop. You can find out more at
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-how-to-own-the-room/
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.
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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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Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay
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<https://campaignforum.eu/>
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Join "New UK Government: What do we do now?" (ECF Online event)
by Duane Raymond (FairSay)
Hi again ECFers,
On Thursday I'm hosting the first of a few post-election Zoom calls to
discuss what next now that Labour has formed the UK government. This is a
followup to the pre-election webinar on preparing for it. It is on* Thu 18 Jul
11:00-12:00 BST (via Zoom).*
*Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcuGorz4jE9bntKpMm_iRKVs2HP0sQu…
This will be a peer sharing call *followed* the next week (*Thu 25 Jul
11:00-12:00 BST*) by having Hike Harris, CEO of of 89up share his experience
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuyrrj8oG9GTLlZp5wCGupawd1LZ9-…>
talking to dozens of new ministers and the PM about their plans when they
were shadow ministers.
What do registered participants want to talk about this week?
Participants were asked at the time of registration "What do you want to
learn from this online event? This input will be passed to all participants
to help prepare.". Below are their answers.
1. Any key dates we should be looking out for
2. How others orgs will be prioritising and approaching engagement.
3. Successfully engaging new MPs with campaigning comms
4. if and how our engagement techniques should change
5. How to work with first time MPs and new spads/staff
6. Foreign policy priorities and where to get traction
7. Dealing with opposition and media pulling discussions to extreme
right (and pulling Labour with it)
8. A summary of relevant from the King's Speech and anything gleaned in
the first weeks since the election about the new gov
9. Learn about election engagement
10. A variety of perspectives to add to my existing knowledge
11. Best ways of achieving cut through post election, with so many orgs
lobbying and campaigning
12. It'll be my first time campaigning when the Labour government will
be in power, I want to learn about it.
13. Just space to talk and think through how the (new) govt affects us
and our campaigns
14. Understand potential strategies/tactics to influencing the new
government, to better help me prepare digital campaigns
15. Where best to focus our energy and time to achieve maximum results
16. General public affairs strategy tips and examples from other
contexts would be useful
17. Insight on the new Government's first 100 days and where it looks
like opportunities exist to influence
18. Good to see how other organisations are approaching the new
political landscape, what the priorities and challenges are
19. How to best engage with the new Government
20. The most effective way of engaging with a new government,
particularly in terms of getting green MPs on board to champion our org
21. Shared understanding on how to approach new MPs with our communities
22. Tactics for effectively recruiting new supporters post election
23. I would love to hear what their experience of campaigning was, what
constituents were saying their top priorities were and why
24. External comms strategy for charities
25. How public campaigning can help parliamentary/policy colleagues
26. Tips on how best we can influence the new government
27. Insights for effectively influencing new government
28. engaging with a new government
29. Considerations for a change of govt
30. realistic expectations in post-election influencing world, what to
prioritise in the immediate and where to strategise long term
31. How are people thinking about the new election
32. How to get policy wins when your issue isn't high up the new
government agenda
33. writing to new ministers - inviting to events asking for meetings
34. What we can expect from campaigning under the new govt!
35. Once you get a meeting with an MP or Minister - how do you keep them
engaged after that (as a small charity)
36. How we can engage this new Labour government to bring about positive
change.
37. Seeing how industry can best engage with the new Govt
38. How can we effectively pivot our comms/actions from the old to a
brand new Government?
39. Is it better to be engaging multiple ministers who have relevance to
your charitable remit, or to focus on the most obvious one
40. Strategies for influencing new gov. Insider perspective from the new
gov.
41. Any insights about lobbying the government.
If you have something to say about any of these topics or wish to learn
about them, join us for a group discussion on them.
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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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: New UK Government: What do we do now?
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcuGorz4jE9bntKpMm_iRKVs2HP0sQu…>
(discussion
/ sharing)*
*When: Thu 18 Jul 11:00-12:00 BST (Zoom). Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcuGorz4jE9bntKpMm_iRKVs2HP0sQu…
*Overview:* The UK General Election has returned a majority Labour
government and MPs were sworn in on 9 July. On 17 July, the King's Speech
will lay out the government's priorities for the next parliamentary session
as part of the State Opening of Parliament. Once we know the government's
priorities, it is time to get on with engaging MPs and ministers. Even if
parliament is in recess over the rest of July and August, the MPs and
ministers will be working. 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
2.
*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).
3. *ONLINE: *Understanding Labour's approach to government (NEW)
*When: Thu 25 Jul 11:00-12:00 BST (Zoom). Register*:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuyrrj8oG9GTLlZp5wCGupawd1LZ9-…
*Overview: *Hike Harris, CEO of of 89up, will share his experience
talking to dozens of new ministers and the PM about their plans when they
were shadow ministers. What does a missions-based approach means for civil
society, campaigning and advocacy? How is Labour approaching the job of
government and what do we know about the new government's plans for the
first year of power? How can civil society influence the government in the
era of a super-majority and what are the opportunities to influence? An
insiders' perspective of how to think about the new government and the
parliamentary Labour party.
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: Strategies for Fundraising Success
<https://thesocialchangenest.org/webinar/strategic-fundraising/> *(Part
of our Fundraising Masterclass for Community Groups and Grassroots
Movements)
*When*: Monday, July 22nd, 2024 1:00 - 1:45 PM BST (free)
*Overview*: Feeling overwhelmed by the world of fundraising? 🤯 You're
not alone. That's why we're teaming up with expert fundraiser Kate Ferrie
(20+ years of fundraising experience) to deliver a virtual fundraising
masterclass for community groups and grassroots movements.
In the session we'll be diving into essential strategies for raising
funds
strategically, and *how to fundraise without it becoming a burden on your
time and resources* 💸 See
https://thesocialchangenest.org/webinar/strategic-fundraising/
2. *Online: *Facilitating Collective Power Lab
<https://www.fabriders.net/facilitating-collective-power/>
*When*: July 29th & 30th or July 31st & August 1st
Posted by: dirk slater, FabRiders
*What*: We will explore the different power domains in which
change-makers operate and how to effectively design and facilitate power
analysis and strategy sessions to help them move more effectively towards
success. We will also explore how to identify, practice and support
“facilitative leadership”. We will compile facilitation best practices that
help us ‘walk the walk’.
By the end of the workshop, you will have greater expertise in
developing community-centric strategies that support movements and drive
real change. Learn more and register here:
https://www.fabriders.net/facilitating-collective-power/ Note an “Apply
for Scholarship” link at the bottom of those pages for anyone who might
find the registration fee a barrier to participating.
3. Action Learning Sets for Emerging Leaders in campaigning organisations
<https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/>
Posted by Rummena Begum, rummena.begum(a)smk.org.uk
*When*: October 2024
*Overview*: We are running a new action learning set for emerging
leaders in campaigning organisations. This will build on SMK's experience
of running sets at diverse levels since autumn 2023 in partnership with
charity co-founder and experienced action learning set facilitator,
Josephine Knowles.
We hope this will appeal to new line managers in campaigning
organisations and people who are managing a campaigning workstream or
campaigning team. We're offering a 10% discount to anyone who books a place
by mid-August! To find out more, please head to:
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/action-learning-sets/
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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Online Lab: The Faciltiating Collective Power Lab, Week of July 29th
by Dirk Slater
Hello eCampaigners,
At the end of July, you’ll have an opportunity to strengthen your facilitation skills at The Facilitating Collective Power Lab. During this two-day, three-hour-a-day online lab, we will explore the different power domains in which change-makers operate and how to effectively design and facilitate power analysis and strategy sessions to help them move more effectively towards success. We will explore how to identify, practice and support “facilitative leadership”. We will also share facilitation best practices that help us ‘walk the walk’.
FabRiders’ labs are opportunities to explore, experiment and strengthen expertise. It's also an opportunity to connect and learn from others on a similar journey. To accommodate a diversity of time zones, we offer this Lab twice during the week of July 29th: July 29th and 30th at 3 pm UTC or July 31st and August 1st at 9 am UTC.
To learn more and register, please see: https://www.fabriders.net/facilitating-collective-power/
Registration is 240 GBP, but for anyone who might find the registration fee a barrier to participating, there is an ‘apply for scholarship’ link at the bottom of the page.
We always appreciate help with outreach. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who might benefit. And of course, do respond to this email with any questions or comments.
In solidarity,
dirk
dirk slater
FabRiders
www.fabriders.net
Signal: FabRider.12
Get our newsletter The FabUpdate: https://www.fabriders.net/get-email/
Help us build the Collective Power Playbook at www.collectivepower.net
Book a time to chin wag with dirk: https://calendar.app.google/cm9bjytUgxJg8gDa7
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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>)
*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/>
2 months, 1 week
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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
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