Hi again,

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

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

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: UK Election Voter 'get out the vote'  Coordination, sharing and learning, 
    Tue June 11, 16:00 BST (Zoom)
    Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg0e
    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, 
    Tue June 18, 16:00 BST (Zoom)
    Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg0e
    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
    Tue Jun 25 12:00-13:00 BST (Zoom). (190 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. 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, 
    Tue June 25, 16:00 BST (Zoom)
    Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg0e
    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 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). 

  6. Online: UK Election Voter Nudge Coordination, sharing and learning, 
    Tue July 2, 16:00 BST (Zoom)
    Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuuopzspG9AhUIA_yId_FJeQHFeZUg0e
    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 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.

  8. 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). 

  9. 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.

  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 (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. 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. 

  2. 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. 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

  6. London: The Art (And Craft) of Gentle Protest: Sarah P Corbett in-conversation with Jon Alexander
    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-protest/ (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@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
    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@thesocialchangeagency.org
    See the new Payment for Involvement Playbook. 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 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.




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