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Small but mighty—How donations turbo-charged Možemo’s campaign in Zagreb
After winning big in 2021, Croatia’s progressive movement Možemo! managed to mobilise broad support once again at last month’s local elections in Zagreb, with voters returning them to the municipal government and re-electing Tomislav Tomašević as mayor. A major achievement of their campaign was becoming the party with the most small donors, underscoring their grassroots strength.
beawhite
Jul 146 min read


It’s Not About the Money—It’s About the People
It’s Not About the Money—It’s About the People
Liza Baranyai
Apr 103 min read


A 'Crisitunity'
The sudden halt of USAID funding is undeniably devastating, but it also forces a reckoning with long-term dependencies and power structures
Liza Baranyai
Feb 126 min read


The Political Tech Space in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities
I recently joined over 550 people at the inaugural Political Tech Summit in my home city of Berlin
Jordan Harp
Feb 65 min read


From Grassroots to Policy: the inspiring achievements of Pink Box in Poland
the inspiring achievements of Pink Box in Poland
European Center for Digital Action
Dec 20, 20245 min read


Understanding donor motivations: The key to effective fundraising
Donors are often perceived as extraordinary beings with deep pockets, but they are just ordinary people like you and me.
Liza Baranyai
Jun 10, 20243 min read


How to be a progressive in a strange new world: Lessons from the ECDA Bootcamp in Prague
Highlights from the ECDA Bootcamp in Prague: Progressive activists from around the globe collaborate on digital organizing and advocacy.
European Center for Digital Action
Apr 3, 20243 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
Feb 2, 20244 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.
Liza Baranyai
Jan 24, 20244 min read


Small-donor fundraising within the LGBTI community: an interview with Anna Shepherd
Small-donor fundraising powers ILGA-Europe, the umbrella organization for
Emily Pfiester
Nov 13, 20235 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
Ewelina Kycia
Jul 25, 20236 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
Emily Pfiester
Jul 11, 20235 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
Emily Pfiester
Jul 10, 20234 min read
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