Teach ins
Recruiting new supporters
Rebecca Turner, more onion
In this teach-in, Rebecca will share top tips for how you can develop a successful supporter recruitment strategy, drawing on recent research and case studies. Together we’ll explore what makes a great recruitment action, how to optimise it and evaluate its success, as well as where to find new supporters. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your existing supporter base, focusing on campaigns, fundraising or raising awareness, you’ll come away with practical advice you can put into action right away.
Organising and running open space (aka unconference) events
Duane Raymond, FairSay
Open space events are one of the most powerful ways for people to learn together because they are participant led. Yet they are still rare in the sector and beyond: most events are one-way lectures with pre-programmed topics. 18 years of ECF events has started to change that, but in this session you'll learn how to plan, organise and run an open space yourself.
Open space isn't simply about letting the participants set the agenda. There are some even more important design principles and practices behind getting the right people in the room in the first place and having a clear purpose. You also need to consider the right spaces and ensure you have enough time. Duane will take you through these design principles and practices in an interactive way and facilitate a discussion about your concerns including things like trusting participants, trusting the process, and letting go of control.
