Happy October, campaigners! Sign up for any of the SEVEN workshops this month at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/open-training/ #campaigntraining #campaigningskills

We loved bringing together 15+ organisations from the Rosa Voices from the Frontline Fund for our first in-person Connection Day in Birmingham. The day was packed with peer learning, storytelling, new connections, and conversations. Huge thanks to everyone and to Rosa for making it possible.

Do you want to learn more about narrative framing? Sign up for the Storytelling for Change wokrshop at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/storytelling-for-change-campaign-communications-workshop/

This week’s newsletter is packed. Here's a sneak peek! 💪Support: 10% off training (for new subscribers) 📰 Reads: lessons from Dolly Parton & Gloria Steinem. 📍 Events: Campaign Fringe and Responding to Polarisation. Want the full roundup bi-monthly? Subscribe here: smk.org.uk/mailing-list

"Hope is a powerful campaigning tool. It’s easy to focus on the challenges people face, but people are more likely to take action when they can see how change is possible." - Hannah Curtis of Dementia UK https://smk.org.uk/reflections-from-a-rider-hannah-curtis/

Reflections from a rider: Hannah Curtis < Sheila McKechnie Foundation

Find out what Hannah Curtis, Campaigns Officer at Dementia UK learned from her experience as a rider on SMK’s Campaign Carousel training programme.   

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Three campaign audiences to consider: Your base: It’s your responsibility to mobilise them. The middle: You’ll need to help them understand an issue differently. The opposition: Don’t waste energy with this audience. https://smk.org.uk/3-audiences-to-consider-in-your-campaign/

All of your questions about the #CampaignCarousel answered! Sign up at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/campaign-carousel/

Hear from Lucy Brisbane McKay, SMK Associate and facilitator for the Introduction to Campaigning and Social Change workshop, about what you need to know about campaigning and how the Campaign Carousel can help! https://smk.org.uk/training-events/introduction-to-campaigning-and-social-change/

"We all come into the sector with a handful of different skills, and the Campaign Carousel can build out the skills you have less confidence in in a safe, accepting, warm, collaborative space." - SMK Associate Chloe Green https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/campaign-carousel

"Be open to learning new things – even if you’ve worked on campaigns for years, these kinds of training sessions always reveal something new to you, and help you grow. " Morgan Tebbs, Influencing Coordinator, Justlife https://smk.org.uk/intentional-campaign-messaging-justlife-morgan-tebbs/

Intentional campaign messaging: interview with Justlife’s Morgan Tebbs < Sheila McKechnie Foundation

In this interview, SMK Grants Programme Manager Sana Naz interviews Justlife’s Influencing Coordinator, Morgan Tebbs, about how SMK's Campaign Carousel has changed his messaging approach in his campaign.

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The Problem Tree maps out an issue: - The trunk represents the core problem - The roots represent the underlying causes - The branches represent the effects or consequences Sign up for the Analysing the Problem workshop: https://smk.org.uk/the-problem-tree-what-its-for-and-how-to-use-it/

Campaigners often tell us that time, capacity and budgets can be a barrier to professional development, so we’ve launched the NEW: Campaign Carousel Mini. READ MORE HERE AND SIGN UP TODAY: https://smk.org.uk/a-shorter-route-to-stronger-campaigns-smks-new-campaign-carousel-mini-has-arrived/

12 Habits of Successful Changemakers: 1. Mission first 2. See the bigger picture 3. Adaptation 4. Resilience 5. Lived experience 6. Relationships 7. Understand motivations 8. Listening 9. Collaborate 10. Ttools 11. Learn 12. Take risks https://smk.org.uk/12-habits-of-successful-changemakers/

This week, we’d like to introduce you to the four expert campaigners that run the foundational workshops on the Campaign Carousel. THE LAST EXPERT: James Noble SIGN UP FOR JAMES'S WORKSHOP: https://smk.org.uk/training-events/evaluating-what-matters-2

This week, we’d like to introduce you to the four expert campaigners that run the foundational workshops on the Campaign Carousel. TODAY'S EXPERT: Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin CHECK OUT NIAMH'S WORKSHOP: https://smk.org.uk/training-events/communicating-for-change-2/

This week, we’d like to introduce you to the four expert campaigners that run the foundational workshops on the Campaign Carousel. THE SECOND EXPERT: Alex Jones FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ALEX AND HIS WORKSHOP: https://smk.org.uk/training-events/analysing-the-problem-and-planning-for-change-2/

This week, we’d like to introduce you to the four expert campaigners that run the foundational workshops on the Campaign Carousel. TODAY'S EXPERT: Lucy Brisbane McKay READ MORE ABOUT HER AND HER WORKSHOP AT: https://smk.org.uk/training-events/introduction-to-campaigning-and-social-change-2/

Role: Digital Marketing Manager Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per year (£28,000 – £29,600 pro rata) Part time: four days per week Contract: 1-year fixed term with possibility to extend Deadline is TOMORROW! https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/

As SMK's Digital Marketing Manager, you’ll be responsible for creating engaging digital content that inspire audiences, strengthens our brand and supports the communications and digital function at SMK. ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/

We’re looking for a creative, experienced, strategic and data-driven Digital Marketing Manager. You’ll manage our digital ecosystem, including social media, website development, email communications and digital advertising. Apply by 26 Aug at https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/

Apply by TOMORROW! https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/ In this internally facing role, you will play a key part in shaping the culture at SMK and in creating an environment in which the staff team can work productively and in line with our values.

FIVE DAYS LEFT! As Operations and Systems Manager, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly. Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/

Digital Marketing Manager £35,000-£37,000 (£28,000-£29,600 pro rata) Apply by Wed 26 August, 12 noon ✅ Lead and manage social media and grow our reach & impact ✅ Use data to optimise performance ✅ Drive awareness & sales of SMK's training programmes https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/

Do some of your newsletters arrive in your inbox and immediately enter a long-term relationship with the delete button? SMK's newsletter is different. So if you're interested in social change and campaigning 👉 Sign up here: https://smk.org.uk/mailing-list/ #SocialChange #Campaigning

Which campaign training programme is right for you? ⭐ Open Training ⭐ Deep Dives ⭐ Campaign Carousel ⭐ NEW: Campaign Carousel Mini Find the right fit for you or your team: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/

📢 The SMK is hiring an Operations & Systems Manager. A flexible, part-time role supporting our team with systems, operations, technology and organisational culture. ⏰ 18 hrs/week (term-time only) 💰 £34,000 FTE 🗓 Apply by 11 August, 12 noon 🔗 https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/

The digital landscape is changing, and fast! If you are someone who understands this challenge 👉📢 we're hiring: Digital Marketing Manager. 🗓 Apply by Wednesday 26 August, 12 noon 🔗 Apply: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/ #DigitalMarketing #MarketingJobs #CharityJobs

🔎 Join this small but mighty team 💥 📱Digital Marketing Manager (Part-time, 4 days/week) 🗓 Apply by: Wednesday 26 August, 12 noon 📄 Job pack: https://lnkd.in/efgfaaJQ ⚙️Operations and Systems Manager 🗓 Apply by: Tuesday 11 August, 12 noon 📄 Job pack: https://lnkd.in/esxJ325K

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One goal. Four ways to get there. ✅ Open Training: 3-hour workshops ✅ Deep Dives: expert-led masterclasses ✅ NEW Campaign Carousel Mini: a focused introduction to effective campaigning ✅ Campaign Carousel: a complete campaigning toolkit 👉 https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/