Hi ECFers,

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

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

To have your event or announcement included,  email me (duane.raymond@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: How to seek and find stories no matter your budget: an open discussion
    Wed Jun 5 12:00-13:00 BST (Zoom). (126 registrations so far)
    Register    : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdeytrDotHtAjfjLqxgfflkMRaIJ88ZG-
    A discussion about being a storyteller in organisations and campaigns based on a popular thread on the Campaigning Forum community email discussion list with subject "Story officer"  with:
    - Brian Fitzgerald: Tips and Tricks for Story Finding: for Story Officers, Story Teams, or Story Seekers; 
    - Emma Price: Tips and considerations for a fledgling story team; 
    - Katharine Voss: using people's stories, consent, risks, how you talk about them. 
    These presentations are food for thought for discussing and a Q&A for the remaining 35 minutes.

  2. Online: Engaging the UK's post-election government
    Tue Jun 25 12:00-13:00 BST (Zoom). (122 registrations so far)
    Register    : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuyvqDojH9AT-hKwKQ6hlrF5ZcS8tix6
    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. Speakers TBC as the original speaker has become a Labour PPC! Contact duane@fairsay.com if you could be a replacement speaker.

  3. London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event:  Wed. Jun 26 6pm
    Register via Meetup or Luma (see all ECF events on Meetup and Luma)
    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). 

  4. Cardiff: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event:  Wed. Jul 9, 15:00, Wales TUC Cymru offices
    Register via Meetup or Luma (see all ECF events on Meetup and Luma)
    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.

  5. London: Campaigning 'Re-ignite' event:Wed. Jul 24  6pm
    Register via Meetup or Luma (see all ECF events on Meetup and Luma)
    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). 

  6. European Campaign Forum: Oct 23-24, Berlin
    The next ECF event is the European Campaign Forum in Berlin 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.

  7. 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 (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 if you wish to talk to her about it and meet students/alumni.
Sector events
  1. Tuesday 4th June 6:30pm-9pm at Bristol Sparks. 
    Award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow Sarah P Corbett will be in-conversation with Natalie Fée, founder of City to Sea, campaigner and author of How to Save the World for Free and Do Good, Get Paid. They will be discussing Sarah's new book, The Craftivist Collective Handbook looking at the theory, practical application and the impact it has had at a unique event.     Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/craftivistcollective/1220076 (including free tickets available).  Part of a UK book tour: https://www.craftivist-collective.com/events

  2. London: Charity Change Summit, June 11 13:00-18:00 BST
    Posted by Brani Milosevic brani@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 and connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to driving positive change in the nonprofit sector. 

  3. 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
    When: June 20, 18:00 BST, 13:00 EST (free)
    Posted     by Steve Anderson steve@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.
    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
Suggested 3rd party events
  1. Online: Influence: the Universal Skill - 40 Years of Robert Cialdini's insights
    Mon Jun 10, 6.30-7.30 BST. 
    From the ECFer who shared it: "When I worked in campaigning - Cialdini's work had a massive impact on my work. "
    Join a "fireside chat" with Robert Cialdini, author of the international bestseller Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Discover how influence can be used to build and maintain strong, productive relationships, navigate uncertainty in complex situations, and turn intention into action.
Opportunities
  1. Accelerator programme - deadline midnight June 3rd
    Posted by Jerome jerome@breakthroughimpact.org
    The Accelerator Programme is a year-long bootcamp that equips campaigners with the skills, strategy, and support they need to make lasting transformational change. Click here to apply or find out more about our Accelerator: https://breakthroughimpact.org/accelerator-2024/
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 and case studies and request a 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.