Global Weekly Update November 16, 2009

Take Part in Global Fund for Education Day of Action on December 10!

Join the U.S. Chapter of the Global Campaign for Education (GCE) during the December 10 Day of Action to call and write to President Obama urging him to include $2 billion for the Global Fund for Education in his next budget (fiscal year 2011). Read more on how to take action today!

An Amazing Opportunity to Raise Money for RESULTS Through a $30,000 Matching Grant

We have a great opportunity in front of us to raise a significant amount of money for RESULTS through a generous $30,000 matching grant. The habit of giving only enhances the desire to give and there’s never been a better time to fundraise for RESULTS Educational Fund! Read More.

Regional Conference from a RESULTS Partner’s Perspective

Deanna Roberts-Blair, Indiana RESULTS Partner, shares how she worked with her regional RESULTS partners to plan and carry out a successful regional RESULTS partner conference in Indianapolis on October 24. Read more about their great work and what made Deanne write, “I personally was amazed at what some were able to achieve with a small group of partners. It helped me vow to stop whining and start working!”

New Activist Milestones Now Online!

Part of RESULTS’ work to create the political will to end poverty includes providing you, the advocates, the tools necessary to be effective in your advocacy work. In conjunction with our new website, we have updated and added to the milestones to provide more tools in your advocacy toolbox. Please take a look at our new and improved Activist Milestones!

November–December: Fall Fundraising Campaign. Goal: to raise $50,000

November 16: New Activist Orientation sessions. To join, contact Lisa Marchal.

November 17: Yunus Bill strategizing call with the grassroots partners and staff. 9:00–10:00 pm ET. (712) 432-3100, passcode 887871.

December 1: World AIDS Day

December 10: Global Campaign for Education Day of Action.

December 12: Joint Domestic-Global Conference Call. 2:00 pm ET. Call in at (888) 409-6709.

For details, visit our events calendar.