ECF Academy

• Provider: Nadace Open Society Fund Praha – Advocacy Forum
• Session Date: 21 May 2026
• Registration: Now open.
• This session has limited places. Register early to secure your place!

Overview

This peer-led session gives ECF grantees a space to exchange experiences, gain fresh perspectives, and find inspiration on the advocacy challenges they face. Using the Open Space method, participants set the agenda themselves — bringing topics they want to discuss or best practices they want to share. Unlike traditional conferences with a fixed programme, participants are in control of the content. The session supports peer-to-peer learning and strengthens motivation while building a community of practice among ECF grantees.

Format and language

• Online
• 1 session of 3 hours
• Language: English
• Up to 20 participants

Upon completing this session, participants will have:

• Gained concrete insights and recommendations on advocacy challenges they are currently facing.
• Exchanged best practices with peers from across the ECF community.
• Strengthened connections with like-minded advocates working across Europe.

Register for the Experience Sharing Session here

Advocacy Strategy Training: Crafting & Executing an Advocacy Strategy — From Vision to Systemic Change Interactive online training designed for ECF grantees seeking to build high-impact advocacy strategies

• Provider: Nadace Open Society Fund Praha – Advocacy Forum
• Programme Dates: All sessions are from 09:00-12:30 CET:
  • Thursday 1 October 2026 – Session 1
  • Wednesday 7 October 2026 – Session 2
  • Thursday 15 October 2026 – Session 3
  • Wednesday 21 October – Session 4
• Registration Deadline: 14 September 2026
• This training has limited places. Enroll early to secure your place!

Overview

This immersive training guides ECF grantees step-by-step through the process of building a powerful advocacy strategy and turning it into high-impact action. Participants move from deep problem analysis to setting bold goals and developing model strategies, using proven methodologies tested across national and international contexts. Through collaborative group work, real-world case studies, and open peer exchange, the training equips organisations to become more confident, assertive, and effective in their advocacy campaigns.

Format and language

• Online
• 4 half-day sessions (approx. 3.5 hours each), spread over the course of the programme
• Language: English
• Up to 20 participants

Upon completing this session, participants will have:

• Build a sharper, clearer advocacy strategy tailored to their specific cause.
• Define concrete objectives and identify key political players through power-mapping.
• Apply practical tools including problem tree analysis, goal-setting frameworks, and activity planning.
• Draw on fresh inspiration and insights from a community of like-minded peers.

Enrol for the Advocacy Strategy Training here

Online cybersecurity learning platform available to ECF grantees.

• Provider: MetaCompliance
• Access: Available upon registration
• Application: Open all year
• Register early to secure your access!

Overview

As part of ECF’s commitment to supporting strong and resilient organisations, ECF grantees can now access the MetaCompliance Security Awareness Platform — a comprehensive cybersecurity learning solution designed to build digital security awareness across your team. The platform gives participants access to an extensive multilingual learning library and phishing simulation exercises to help organisations identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their defenses. Whether you are looking to upskill your team on cyber threats or build a culture of security awareness, this platform provides the tools to do so at your own pace.

Format and language

• Online, self-paced
• Available in multiple languages
• Accessible to up to 100 grantees

What you will get access to

Upon registration, participants will be able to:

• Access a full learning library covering key cybersecurity topics, including new releases.
• Run phishing simulation exercises to test and improve staff awareness.
• Receive automated delivery of security awareness content through the Campaign Module.

Register for the MetaCompliance Platform here

A full year of access to over 20 self-directed courses covering fundraising, donor engagement, and organisational development

• Provider: Philantropia
• Programme Dates: January 1 – December 31, 2026
• Application for 2026: Open
• How to apply: Eligible organizations can apply here.
• Visit the Philanthropia website.

Overview

This programme allows grantees access to self paced learning platform with over 20 fundraising courses, live webinars and bootcamps. Courses include the following topics: donor research, proposal writing, donor networking, corporate fundraising, online fundraising, developing budgets that secure grants etc.

Format, duration, language

• Online
• Access available for 12 months
• English

Deliverables

Each course focuses on a fundraising topic with a specific set of deliverables.

Structure

• Access to some 20 self-directed courses covering fundraising, donor engagement, and organizational development.
• Several live webinars and ECF specific live webinars.
• Six specific boot camps per year providing structured learning on specialized topics such as developing donor-specific proposals, crafting effective communication strategies, building institutional partnerships, and advancing sustainability planning. Grantees will also receive access to Philantropia donor database with over 10,000 donor profiles.

Apply for the Philantropia Fundraising Courses now.

A learning platform to help non-profit HR professionals strengthen their people practices. 

• Provider: Personio Foundation
• Programme Dates: January – December 2026
• Application for 2026: Open
• How to apply: Organisations can apply through the following link

Overview

Self paced learning platform offering structured content, tools, and templates along the employee lifecycle to help organizations build strong, effective people practices. Live and recorded events featuring expert talks, webinars, and panel discussions covering  HR topics, trends, and challenges. Mentorship programme connecting nonprofit HR professionals with experienced mentors from the private sector.

Format, duration, language

• Online
• Access available for 12 months
• English

Learning areas

• Attracting employees
• Retaining talent
• Tracking and fostering performance
• Working conditions
• Thriving in remote environment

Apply for the Employee Life Cycle Management Platform now