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		<title>EFA European Fundraising4Democracy Tour: Call for Presentations</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As shrinking civic space threatens democracy across Europe, fundraisers, campaigners, and nonprofit leaders are stepping up to drive change. On 29 September 2026 (14:00-15:30 CEST), the<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As shrinking civic space threatens democracy across Europe, fundraisers, campaigners, and nonprofit leaders are stepping up to drive change. On <strong>29 September 2026 </strong>(1<span class="_fadeIn_m1hgl_8">4:00-15:30 CEST)</span>, the European Fundraising Association (EFA) will host a special online edition of the <a href="https://fundraisingtour.eu" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>European Fundraising4Democracy Tour</strong></a>, focusing on successful campaigns defending democratic values and freedoms.</p>
<p>EFA now invites fundraisers, campaigners, activists, and nonprofit professionals to share their success stories in advancing civic space and democracy. As part of our upcoming online tour, we are looking for short, engaging presentations that showcase innovative, impactful campaigns.</p>
<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>
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<li>Short case studies (7–10 minutes) of successful campaigns that address shrinking civic space,</li>
<li>Fundraising strategies that empower citizen-led change or defend democratic freedoms,</li>
<li>Community organizing tactics, advocacy campaigns, or donor engagement efforts with civic impact.</li>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Call for presentations is open until 30 April. </strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;">Submit your idea now <a href="https://forms.gle/gGrxyh7FYT7hJQJc7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">through this form.</a></span></p>
<p data-start="616" data-end="742">EFA European Fundraising4Democracy Tour is a fast-paced showcase of 7–10 minute campaigns designed to inspire and motivate.</p>
<p data-start="616" data-end="742">With civic freedoms under pressure across Europe, this event brings together leading voices from the worlds of fundraising, crowdfunding, advocacy, and activism to present short, powerful stories of campaigns that made a difference. From grassroots mobilisation to innovative donor strategies, we’ll explore how fundraising, crowdfunding, and civic engagement can help defend democratic values.</p>
<p>Help us spotlight the power of fundraising to protect democracy and drive civic engagement across Europe.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;" data-start="1460" data-end="1654"><a href="https://forms.gle/gGrxyh7FYT7hJQJc7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL BY 30 APRIL HERE</a></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>#Fundraising4Democracy</em></p>
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		<title>EFA European Fundraising4Democracy Tour: Call for Presentations</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:49:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As shrinking civic space threatens democracy across Europe, fundraisers, campaigners, and nonprofit leaders are stepping up to drive change. On 18 September 2025 (14:00-16:00 CEST), the<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As shrinking civic space threatens democracy across Europe, fundraisers, campaigners, and nonprofit leaders are stepping up to drive change. On <strong>18 September 2025 </strong>(1<span class="_fadeIn_m1hgl_8">4:00-16:00 CEST)</span>, the European Fundraising Association (EFA) will host a special online edition of the <a href="https://efa-net.eu/fr4d-tour-online/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>European Fundraising4Democracy Tour</strong></a>, focusing on successful campaigns defending democratic values and freedoms.</p>
<p>EFA now invites fundraisers, campaigners, activists, and nonprofit professionals to share their success stories in advancing civic space and democracy. As part of our upcoming online tour, we are looking for short, engaging presentations that showcase innovative, impactful campaigns.</p>
<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Short case studies (7–10 minutes) of successful campaigns that address shrinking civic space,</li>
<li>Fundraising strategies that empower citizen-led change or defend democratic freedoms,</li>
<li>Community organizing tactics, advocacy campaigns, or donor engagement efforts with civic impact.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Call for presentations is open until 15 July.</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #ff0000;">Submit your idea now <a href="https://forms.gle/X1keCPkz9sUyEqwH8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">through this form.</a></span></p>
<p data-start="616" data-end="742">EFA European Fundraising4Democracy Tour is a fast-paced showcase of 7–10 minute campaigns designed to inspire and motivate.</p>
<p data-start="616" data-end="742">With civic freedoms under pressure across Europe, this event brings together leading voices from the worlds of fundraising, crowdfunding, advocacy, and activism to present short, powerful stories of campaigns that made a difference. From grassroots mobilisation to innovative donor strategies, we’ll explore how fundraising, crowdfunding, and civic engagement can help defend democratic values.</p>
<p>Help us spotlight the power of fundraising to protect democracy and drive civic engagement across Europe.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;" data-start="1460" data-end="1654"><a href="https://forms.gle/9yaMLQU2Hmt5rqhAA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL BY 15 JULY HERE</a></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>#Fundraising4Democracy</em></p>
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