Blog Articles

Book review - “Rules for Revolutionaries” by Becky Bond and Zack Exley

"Rules for Revolutionaries" emerges as a riveting and inspiring narrative penned by the formidable duo Becky Bond and Zack Exley.

Emma Boschini’s journey as an ECDA fellow & Mediterranea’s success

Feb 54 min read

Emma Boschini’s journey as an ECDA fellow & Mediterranea’s success

Discover how Emma Boschini's ECDA Fellowship revolutionized Mediterranea's digital campaigns, leading to two success stories.

Liza Baranyai

Feb 24 min read

Are we ready to fundraise? Part 2 of 2

Get fundraising-ready with Part 2 in the series: align principles, learn from past attempts, and secure essential resources.

Liza Baranyai

Jan 244 min read

Are we ready to fundraise? Part 1 of 2

The hardest part of fundraising can be the mindset and courage needed to implement a new program for your organization - part 1 of 2.

Reimagining Your Annual Report: A Comprehensive Guide for Progressive NGOs

Gergö Hajdu

Jan 102 min read

Reimagining Your Annual Report: A Comprehensive Guide for Progressive NGOs

An annual report is a strategic tool for reflection and projection, offering a window into your organization's journey and a lens into its f

My time as an ECDA Fellow for “Sievietei paveicās”- The Lucky Woman

Marta Kraujina

Dec 13, 20234 min read

My time as an ECDA Fellow for “Sievietei paveicās”- The Lucky Woman

Marta Kraujina describes her time as an ECDA fellow for “Sievietei paveicās”- The Lucky Woman.

Digital organizing as a powerful tool for media: my experience as an ECDA fellow

Carla Allenbach

Dec 13, 20233 min read

Digital organizing as a powerful tool for media: my experience as an ECDA fellow

Carla Allenbach from The European Correspondent shares her experience as an ECDA fellow and the power of digital organizing.

Seth Piper

Nov 29, 20237 min read

Best practices

Seven takeaways from seven campaigns

The stakes are high in the months leading up to the 2024 European elections, and what we do now matters.

Small-donor fundraising within the LGBTI community: an interview with Anna Shepherd

Nov 13, 20235 min read

Small-donor fundraising within the LGBTI community: an interview with Anna Shepherd

Small-donor fundraising powers ILGA-Europe, the umbrella organization for

Behind GDPR: a conversation with one of its pioneers

Oct 30, 20235 min read

Behind GDPR: a conversation with one of its pioneers

Get the story behind GDPR and how the digital space that it governs is evolving.

Bernie Sanders inspires progressives: let’s unite for change

Oct 13, 20234 min read

Bernie Sanders inspires progressives: let’s unite for change

Bernie Sanders attends an event in Brussels sponsored by the ECDA with Progressive EU MEPs.

Digital Strategies: the key to progressive election success

Sep 27, 20234 min read

Digital Strategies: the key to progressive election success

National elections are ongoing. The European elections are looming. Should we be worried about the future of progressive politics in Europe?

Digital tools & distributed organizing mobilize thousands in support of Hungary’s oppressed teachers

Nilesh Pinto

Jul 26, 20235 min read

Digital tools & distributed organizing mobilize thousands in support of Hungary’s oppressed teachers

Sixteen cities. Sixteen simultaneous protests. 50,000 petition signatures and 150,000 stickers distributed.

Influencing politics for Ukraine: how Euromaidan-Warszawa got Biden’s attention

Ewelina Kycia

Jul 25, 20236 min read

Influencing politics for Ukraine: how Euromaidan-Warszawa got Biden’s attention

Euromaidan-Warszawa is a Polish-Ukrainian movement that has been passionately advocating for Ukraine's entry into the European Union since 2

Summer reading suggestions from the ECDA team

Jul 25, 20236 min read

Summer reading suggestions from the ECDA team

At the start of the summer holidays we’re all melting away- whether from the physical heat or the mounting workload as we try and finish...

Advancing LGBTIQ support through small donors

Jul 11, 20235 min read

Advancing LGBTIQ support through small donors

As Pride month closes out in Europe with festivities and parades continuing into summer and beyond, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on th

Small-donor fundraising for big change: how Sumar is rallying Spaniards

Jul 10, 20234 min read

Small-donor fundraising for big change: how Sumar is rallying Spaniards

Amidst a highly intense campaign, Yolanda Diaz’s Sumar party has harnessed the power of small-donor fundraising to ignite engagement and sup

How digital organizing tools mobilized half a million progressives in Poland