WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FOUNDERS CIRCLE MEMBER? WE AIM TO PROVIDE A PATH TO SIGNIFICANCE FOR EVERY MEMBER THROUGH ON-THE-FIELD ENGAGEMENT, INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE, GIVING OPPORTUNITIES AND REPRESENTATION. ENGAGEMENT Members travel with us to domestic community outreaches or on international Hope Experience trips to serve those in need. Our Founders Circle brings together like-minded leaders EXPERIENCE and philanthropists through a hands-on approach to Founders Circle members are provided with opportunities to leverage their expertise to help Convoy of Hope further its mission. meet the needs of the impoverished, suffering and hungry GIVING throughout the world. In doing so, each member s time, Members commit at least $12,000 a year to help the poor and suffering or to a lifetime goal of $1 million at which point membership is recognized for life. unique expertise, financial resources and influence REPRESENTATION are leveraged for maximum effect. Hal Donaldson, President & CEO of Convoy of Hope Members are equipped to become ambassadors of Convoy of Hope s mission and work within their spheres of influence.
CONVOY OF HOPE BRINGS HELP AND HOPE TO PEOPLE WITH GREAT NEEDS. OUR ADVOCATES ARE CRUCIAL TO THIS GOOD WORK. TO PREPARE MEMBERS TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, MANY EXCLUSIVE POINTS OF ENGAGEMENT ARE OFFERED. QUARTERLY CONFERENCE CALL An inside look and interactive update from our founders and executive leadership. INTERNATIONAL WORK TRIPS Short-term trips designed for members and their families to serve in the field alongside Convoy of Hope personnel. FOUNDERS CIRCLE WEEKEND An annual gathering of members. Scott Howard, President of Commercial Roofers, Inc., in Haiti ORGANIZATIONAL FOCUS TEAMS Participation on one of Convoy s three focus teams concentrating on program, organizational and resource development. FOUNDERS CIRCLE COMMITTEE A gathering of members focused on enhancing Founders Circle and developing strategies for members to further the mission of Convoy of Hope. Convoy of Hope is onto something special here. Their strategy of uniting neighbors to rally resources provides long-term, local solutions to poverty. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee
FOUNDERS CIRCLE MEMBERS ARE AMBITIOUS AND STRATEGIC INNOVATORS WITH A PASSION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. THAT DRIVE FOR SIGNIFICANCE IS FUELED BY BRINGING REAL AND LASTING CHANGE TO THOSE WHO ARE HUNGRY, IMPOVERISHED AND SUFFERING. IT S ALSO DRIVEN BY FRIENDS. AS A MEMBER, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING YOUR FRIENDS. HOPE EXPERIENCE VISION TRIPS Short trips designed to expose you and your friends to individuals who grapple each day to survive in the United States and international destinations such as El Salvador, Haiti, Kenya, Tanzania, and the Philippines. SPECIAL EVENTS Weekend-long recruitment events, designed for couples, which include activities and an introduction to Convoy of Hope s mission and leaders. CUSTOMIZED VISION TRIPS For recruitment purposes, we can plan personalized trips for you and your friends. Convoy of Hope is on the cutting edge of outreach to the poor and suffering. Millions have received help because of their efforts. Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne Pretzel Company, Sandi McCoy, Founders Circle Member, in Ethiopia & Founders Circle Member, in Kenya
AS A MEMBER YOU WALK A JOURNEY WITH LIKE-MINDED FRIENDS WHO ARE AS DRIVEN TO SUCCEED IN HELPING OTHERS AS THEY ARE IN THEIR ROLES AS BUSINESS LEADERS. TO EMPOWER YOU, YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO A MYRIAD OF RESOURCES. FOUNDERS CIRCLE ONLINE A members-only portal on Convoy of Hope s website created for members to access behind-the-scenes updates and information. Mike & Amanda Kern, President of Stout Risius Ross, in El Salvador MEMBER DIRECTORY A listing of current members containing information intended to help promote networking and alignment of expertise. COMMUNICATIONS COLLATERALS Brochures, annual reports, Hope Reports and more are made available to you as you share Convoy of Hope s vision with your friends. CONVOY OF HOPE APPAREL Polos, t-shirts and more are available to you. Convoy of Hope has helped me redefine what significance is. Rather than being a company that is extremely profitable, I ve learned that there is a different purpose it extends beyond us, in touching other people s lives. Court Durkalski, CEO, Trueline Industries, Inc., in Kenya
Our Founders Circle members are champions of the poor and suffering throughout the world. Hal Donaldson, President & CEO of Convoy of Hope
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