Governors Getting Involved

As a Governor, you play in important role by serving as an ambassador for Opportunity. As you plan your personal involvement, here are a few ideas for you to consider.

Fast ways to turn your passion into action now!

  • Join us on Facebook at facebook.com
  • Help 10 friends to fund a loan by sending them to opportunity.org/give/clients
  • Set up your own fundraiser at opportunity.org/give/fundraisers
  • Send links of videos to a friend

Be informed and inspired!

  • Plan to attend the next national Opportunity conference
  • Join a Global Update conference call to hear from our leadership
  • Travel with a purpose – go on an Insight Trip

Tell others about microfinance and Opportunity International

  • Invite a young person to join Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
  • Make a presentation to a group of children using the One Hen book
  • Introduce Opportunity to your church or civic group
  • Plan a social gathering, start a book club, or organize a bible study

Support your Regional Director

  • Meet with your Regional Director quarterly by phone or in person
  • Plan, host or attend gatherings in your region – do any or all!
  • Invite a friend to meet your Regional Director over coffee
  • Work with your Regional Director to welcome new Governors in your area

Use your special skills and interests

  • Volunteer to write thank you notes to new donors
  • Contact the media and get a story in your local paper
  • Join an Insight Trip to collect client stories and photos
  • Write a blog about your experience as a Governor or an Insight Trip participant
  • Offer your administrative skills (i.e. help your Regional Director with local events, proof and edit documents, etc.)

Join a task force or special interest team

  • Governors conference planning
  • Women’s Opportunity Network
  • Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
  • Country champion team

For more information or to join the Board of Governors,
contact Lauren Hawley at 800-793-9455 x4153 or lhawley@opportunity.org

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