ELF, with support of CPIF, D66 International and Projekt: Polska, is organising the 6th edition of the Organising Freedom project series focusing this time on fundraising. The aim is to share and learn from each other organisational’s practices and experiences, and bring about a positive change in their context.
About the event
Exchange of best practices on fundraising workshop
ELF, with support of CPIF, D66 International and Projekt: Polska, is organising the 6th edition of the Organising Freedom project series focusing this time on fundraising. The aim is to share and learn from each other organisational’s practices and experiences, and bring about a positive change in their context. Due to the changes in regulations and external organisational pressure, ELF needs to shore up its finances and strengthen contributions through member capacity-building. This means gathering our network to exchange best practices and learn from each other on how to improve fundraising practices. Eventually, the objective is providing capacity building for organisations that will enable us to engage more despite financial pressure and help formulate the voice of European citizens as part of our core mission as a political foundation.
The 2026 edition of our event series will therefore bring together organisational leaders and key employers from liberal foundations who are already active in fundraising — or aiming to strengthen this capacity within their organisations. Building on the work and insights of the five previous conferences, this edition shifts firmly from discussion to implementation, focusing on practical strategies that make our organisations more financially resilient and sustainable. Participants will exchange proven approaches, tools, and lessons learned on building diverse funding streams, strengthening donor relationships, and embedding fundraising into organisational culture and long-term planning. At a time when democratic values and climate action require strong, independent voices, liberal organisations must be equipped not only with vision, but with the resources to act.
The event will be organized in Athens, Greece, on 30-31 March. We are looking for passionate participants who are committed to advancing fundraising in their organisations. Attendees should be prepared to translate the learning from this event into action — introducing improved fundraising practices, structures, and strategies that ensure long-term financial sustainability and impact.
ORGANISING FREEDOM
Fundraising workshop
Athens, Greece
30-31 March 2026
Day 1, Monday – 30 March
10:00 Welcome
Speaker: Milosz Hodun, Treasurer, European Liberal Forum
10:15 Introduction
Speaker: Sophia Tell van Witzenburg, International Officer, D66 International
Speaker: Michał Tęcza, International Officer, Projekt: Polska
10:30 Best practices fair – exchanges between participants
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Inspirations from Greek institutes
Speaker: Representative from KeFim
15:00 European grant opportunities
Speaker: Local Erasmus+ office
16:00 Coffee break
16:30 Inspirations from Greek institutes 2
Speaker: Representative from KeFim
17:30 Summary of the day
18:00 Free time
20:00 Dinner
Day 2, Tuesday – 31 March
10:00 Check-in
10:30 How to ask for money – exchanges between participants
11:30 ELF fundraising strategy
Speaker: Bàlint Gyévai, Senior Project and Compliance Officer, European Liberal Forum
12:30 Evaluation and follow-up
13:00 Light lunch
14:00 End of the event