ABOUT THE
FELLOWSHIP
THE PROGRAM
The program covers a deep dive into best practice campaign strategy approaches and tools, messaging, framing and communications strategy and practices, lobbying and direct advocacy to decision makers, community organising, digital campaigning tools, media engagement, and civil disobedience.
STRATEGY
Campaign strategy, including approaches, tools and tactics
Detailed case studies of major campaigns from the people to ran them
Story-based strategy
DIGITAL
Elements of successful digital advocacy, engagement and fundraising campaigns
Practical workshops on email and social media best practice
Case studies and examples
MESSAGING
Introductions to framing and language analysis
Identifying target audiences
Message testing at all scales and budgets
Case studies from practitioners
COMMUNITY
ORGANISING
Approaches and models of organising your members and supporters
Detailed case studies
Practical organising skills for recruitment, relationships and leadership development
ENGAGING
DECISION-MAKERS
Target-centred campaigning
Navigating parliament and lobbying politicians
Briefing and meeting decision makers
MEDIA
ENGAGEMENT
Media and communications strategy
Broadcast interview skills
Approaches and practical skills to drive strategic media coverage that reaches your audience
KEY DATES
To be confirmed.
Please submit an expression of interest here to receive updates.
PROGRAM
COSTS
Costs for participation in the First Nations Campaigning and Organising Fellowship are based on organisation type and annual revenue. Please note that we do not want cost to be a barrier to participate in the Fellowship. Full scholarships are available for applicants who need it.
$250+GST — Small Non-Profit Concession — For non-profits with an annual revenue of less than $500,000
$500+GST — Regular Non-Profit Concession - For non-profits with an annual revenue of $500,000 to $3 million.
$750+GST — Large Organisation — For non-profits with an annual revenue of more than $3 million
$1,000+GST — For-Profit | Government | Education — For businesses, government bodies, education, social enterprises and organisations servicing the non-profit sector.
We also provide an option to donate a solidarity place for a First Nations person to participate in the program.
APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP
Applications are currently closed. Please submit an expression of interest to receive updates.
We invite all First Nations people from Australia and Aotearoa with a diversity of skills, experiences and backgrounds to apply.