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What Kamala Harris did to raise $81 million in 24hrs
As the former Outreach Director for ActBlue, the platform facilitating Harris' donations, here are my insights into how it happened
Patrick Frank
Jul 26, 20245 min read
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Transatlantic Tactics: What the largest US conference for progressives taught me
It was clear from the start that American politicians have a different rhetorical tradition than what I am accustomed to.
Viktor Mak
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Analyzing the EP elections through a social media lens
Throughout Europe, it's clear this was not a good election for progressives. As we lick our wounds, we need to learn some lessons.
Clare O'Donoghue Velikić
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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Summer 2024 recommendations from the ECDA team
The ECDA team shares their recommendations for what to read and watch this summer, 2024.
European Center for Digital Action
Jun 26, 20244 min read
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How can progressives keep the European Union moving forward? Ideas for the next five years
The European elections have concluded –– and a time of reflection has begun: what does this outcome mean for Europe?
European Center for Digital Action
Jun 12, 20244 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 can we make a decent meal from junk food?
A book review of "Fixing Our Democracies and Winning Elections in the Age of Junk Politics," by Ned Howey.
Tibor Dessewffy
May 27, 20246 min read
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Every last progressive MEP counts: why your work before the EP elections is so important –– and why we should not stop there.
With less than 3 weeks until the European elections, the heat is on: every last bit of effort might translate into one more progressive MEP.
European Center for Digital Action
May 24, 20243 min read


Likes are not the same thing as votes
Advice from the experts on how to navigate a disrupted digital campaign scene ahead of the European elections.
European Center for Digital Action
May 9, 20246 min read


Book review - “Guardrails - Guiding Human Decisions in The Age Of AI”
In the review of "Guardrails - Guiding Human Decisions in The Age Of AI" we see how AI affects choices and values in our tech-driven world.
Soma Fuxreiter
Apr 17, 20243 min read
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Young women worldwide are becoming more progressive — how do you harness their power?
Explore how young women worldwide are leading a shift towards more progressive views and what this means for politics.
European Center for Digital Action
Apr 10, 20246 min read
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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
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Lessons learned from the Russian presidential election
An analysis of the harsh realities and key takeaways from the recent Russian presidential election and the role that community building, inf
Dorka Takacsy
Mar 25, 20245 min read
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Portuguese elections: far-right Chega and progressive Livre mobilize voters online, main parties preach to their choirs on TV
For a long time, Portugal was seen as an exception when it came to the rise of far-right parties all over Europe, but last weekend’s snap el
European Center for Digital Action
Mar 18, 20243 min read


Disinformation 101
Remember the 2016 US elections, where "fake news" became a global phenomenon? Disinformation isn't a distant memory – it's flowing freely.
Dorka Takacsy
Feb 21, 20245 min read
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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.
Soma Fuxreiter
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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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.
Emily Pfiester
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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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
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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
Gergö Hajdu
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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