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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 2h

To read the full blog visit https://smk.org.uk/top-3-mistakes-campaigners-make-when-trying-to-avoid-burnout/

To sign up for the Resilient Campaigner workshop on Monday, visit https://smk.org.uk/training-events/the-resilient-campaigner/

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 2d

Last week, Craftivist Collective's Sarah Corbett inspired us with her creative approach to gentle protest as grantees from the Oak Foundation’s Housing & Homelessness programme came together for our Connect Day.

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 2d

Want to up your digital campaigning game? Sign up for the 16th Oct workshop, facilitated by More Onion's Jess Day. https://smk.org.uk/training-events/digital-campaigning/

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 2d

To read the full interview, visit https://smk.org.uk/art-and-social-change-interview-matt-woodhead/

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 2d

Want to understand local power? Sign up for the 8th Oct #DeepDive, facilitated by Abdi Mohamed and Lucy Caldicott.

https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-understanding-local-power-insider-perspectives-on-councils-mayors-and-grassroots-impact-9th-oct/

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 2d

Want to understand local power? Sign up for the 8th Oct #DeepDive, facilitated by Abdi Mohamed and Lucy Caldicott.

https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-understanding-local-power-insider-perspectives-on-councils-mayors-and-grassroots-impact-9th-oct/

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 2d

Want to become a resilient campaigner? Sign up for the 10th Oct workshop, facilitated by Luminous Learning's Jo Martyn.

https://smk.org.uk/training-events/the-resilient-campaigner/

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 8d

Want to learn more about evaluating what matters in you campaign? Sign up for the 8th Oct workshop, facilitated by James Noble.

https://smk.org.uk/training-events/evaluating-what-matters/

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 9d

Want to learn more about analysing your campaign's problem and plan for change? Sign up for the 7th Oct workshop, facilitated by Pragmatic Radicals' Julia Beart.

https://smk.org.uk/training-events/analysing-the-problem-and-planning-for-change/

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 9d

Sign up for these campaign training workshops today at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/

Students receive 15% off!

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 13d

Wild to think it's been almost 2.5 years since Natalie Lee released her book "Do Good, Get Paid!" She wrote a blog for SMK all about it, and we still think both are a great read!

To read the full blog, visit smk.org.uk/book-do-g....

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 13d

To read the full blog, visit https://smk.org.uk/top-3-mistakes-leaders-make-when-trying-to-influence-local-power-and-what-to-do-instead/

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 13d

All you campaigning news this week! To get these updates ASAP, sign up for our newsletter at smk.org.uk/mailing-l...

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 22d

Want to be a fully-trained campaigner in just 30 hours?

Sign up by 17 September at smk.org.uk/what-we-d...

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More Onion @moreonion.bsky.social · Aug 28

FREE ONLINE EVENT: What’s the future of digital advocacy?

Impact Stack & More Onion are running a free 2-hour event on 17 September, co-hosted by @smkcampaigners.bsky.social

- research findings
- expert insights
- focused break out rooms

Book your free place: act.more-onion.com/future-digit...

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More Onion @moreonion.bsky.social · 29d

ONE WEEK TO GO: Are email-to-target actions still working?
#Charities have been using them for over a decade, but are they still effective at influencing decision-makers like MPs and companies?

Claim your space now >> act.more-onion.com/future-digit...

Co-hosted by
@smkcampaigners.bsky.social

Pink gradient graphic with the heading “Are email-to-target actions still working?” Text invites users to a free online event on Wednesday 17 September, 10am to midday BST. A halftone image of a hand holds a smartphone with an email-to-MP action form. A circular badge says “Book your free place now.” Logos for Impact Stack, More Onion, and the Sheila McKechnie Foundation appear at the bottom.

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 24d

A COMPLETE campaigning course for only £797.50? Sign me up!

Sign up by 17 September at smk.org.uk/what-we-d...

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 26d

Our complete campaigning course, the #CampaignCarousel, offers individual mentoring sessions AND networking opportunities at NO ADDITIONAL COST!!

Sign up by 17 September at smk.org.uk/what-we-d...

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 26d

Want to learn how to make changes the same way these guys do?

Sign up for our complete campaign training course, the #CampaignCarousel, by 19th September at smk.org.uk/what-we-d...

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 28d

Want to join the 96%? Sign up for our complete campaigning course, the #CampaignCarousel, by 17th September at smk.org.uk/what-we-d...

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · Sep 9

Ready to learn how to make some REAL change?

Sign up for our complete campaigning course, the #CampaignCarousel, by THIS WEDNESDAY, 17th September at smk.org.uk/what-we-d...

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Campaigning for social change can help create a better, fairer world for everyone. Campaigning can be slow and frustrating, but every action we take is essential for creating lasting social change."

-Molly Deakin, Together Trust, on the Campaign Carousel

Reflections from a Rider: Molly Deakin < Sheila McKechnie Foundation

Find out what Molly Deakin, Policy and Campaigns Officer at Together Trust, learned from her experience on SMK’s Campaign Carousel training programme.

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · Sep 8

Got more questions about our complete campaigning course, the #CampaignCarousel? Comment what you want to know!

Sign up by 17 September at smk.org.uk/what-we-d...

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · Aug 11

To get these updates ASAP, visit smk.org.uk/mailing-l...

Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · Jul 24

The Red Line for Gaza Coalition is bringing together groups to mobilise public concern about breaches of international law and constraints on civic action. SMK is privileged to have a seat at the table within this unprecedented coalition.

Email [email protected]... to join the campaign.

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