Campaigning
What’s new
NCVO Political Conference - Meeting new challenges in the political climate
27 November 2008 - London
As the prospect of a general election in 2009 or 2010 looms into view, this conference will focus on building the political intelligence of voluntary and community organisations.
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
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.
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.
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. – link
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.
Publications
From good practice guides, free reports and lots of tips: read or order our campaigning publications.
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
Documents in the section
- Advantages of online campaigns
- Campaigning
January 2008 - Charity campaigns calendar
- Choosing your media outlets
- Contacting journalists
- Content for internet campaigns
- Developing a media strategy
- Ideas for media coverage
- Internet campaigning issues
- Introduction to party conferences and events
- Lobbying European Union institutions
- Local media coverage
- Publicity and invitations for party conferences and events
- Speakers at party conference events
- Sponsorship for party conferences and events
- Supporting campaigns with the Compact
- Timing of party conferences and events
- Venues for party conferences and events
- Voluntary organisations and electoral law – campaigning during a general election







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