Campaigning

• What's new 
• What you need to know 
• FAQs 
• Publications 
• Useful resources 
• Contact 

What’s new

With a population of just under 500 million the European Union (EU) makes decisions that have a significant impact on our daily lives. It can seem distant and not relevant, but lobbying at the EU level can mean that you are campaigning right at the source of decision making. This new free resource demystifes and dejargons the EU with tips from campaigners and people working within the EU. It is designed specifically for people new to the EU or with limited resources. Visit the pages 

Count Me In - involving beneficiaries and users in campaigning

These new project pages provides resources, support and case studies to inspire you to place those you represent at the heart of your campaigning. Visit the pages    

What you need to know

Tips on good practice in campaigning

This practical guide identifies ten key principles to successful campaigns and is illustrated throughout with case studies from organisations across the sector. The guide is a concise introduction to campaigning and campaigners have found it extremely useful to base training around.

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Getting you started

For more information on a particular topic Campaigning Effectiveness free downloadable factsheets introduce and demystify a range of topics in campaigning and influencing. Subjects include Strategy and Planning, Campaigning in Collaboration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Getting your message out, Involving your Beneficiaries or Users.

More information and download factsheets 

Why is campaigning important to your organisation?

Campaigning is critical to a healthy civil and democratic society. Whether you are trying to save a local community centre from closing or lobbying government, campaigns are created to produce change and make an impact.  We believe that campaigning should be accessible to everyone and bring together experience and expertise from the sector to drive excellence.  

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FAQ’s

Where can I get support and advice on my campaign?

NCVO’s Campaigning Effectiveness empowers people and organisations to increase the impact of their campaigns providing support, knowledge, tools and resources. 

Find out how Campaigning Effectiveness can support you 

I’m new to campaigning - where do I start?

The resources in the What you need to know section are a useful place to start, then for more detailed information on free reports, publications and events and training visit Campaigning Effectiveness.    

What are NCVO’s latest campaigns?

NCVO campaigns to influence and change policy and practice across key issues of concern for the whole of the voluntary sector.

Parliamentary campaigns 

European and International campaigns 

Where can I discuss current issues with others?

The NCVO Policy Forum has been created to enable policy workers in the voluntary and community sector to network, collaborate and share information. Visit www.ncvopolicyforum.org.uk/

The NCVO Eurogroup is a network of voluntary sector officers interested in EU issues.  As well as regular events on EU themes, Eurogroup members get monthly newsletters with EU news and information.

The Parliamentary Workers Group is a network of parliamentary workers, campaigners, policy officers and liaison officers with Westminster, who come from a wide range of organisations in the voluntary sector and who are involved in political liaison, lobbying or campaigning on behalf of their organisation.

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Publications

From good practice guides, free reports and lots of tips: read or order our campaigning publications.  

Useful resources

Campaigning planning and strategy

• Planning a successful campaign
• Charity campaigns calendar
• Reaching a new audience
• Lobbying European Union institutions
• Local heroes

Regulation and legislation

• Supporting campaigns with the Compact 
• Voluntary organisations and electoral law – campaigning during a general election

Campaigning during election

• Voluntary organisations and electoral law – campaigning during a general election
• On the campaign trail

Media work

• Developing a media strategy
• Ideas for media coverage
• Choosing your media outlets
• Contacting journalists
• Local media coverage

Parliamentary

• Introduction to party conferences and events
• Publicity and invitations for party conferences and events
• Speakers at party conference events
• Sponsorship for party conferences and events
• Timing of party conferences and events
• Venues for party conferences and events

Online campaigns

• Advantages of online campaigns
• Internet campaigning issues
• Content for internet campaigns

Contact us

• NCVO Campaigns and Communications
  Email: nzinga.cotton@ncvo-vol.org.uk 
  Direct Line:020 7520 2458 
• NCVO Campaigning Effectiveness
  Email: campaigning@ncvo-vol.org.uk 
  Direct Line: 020 7520 2505 

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