Give a ONE Class Presentation
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Give a ONE Class Presentation HOW TO: FORM A CHAPTER
HOW TO: ANSWER TOUGH Q'S
A short (2min-10min) presentation on ONE at the beginning or end of a class is an invaluable tool to help you advertise your ONE chapter, recruit new members, generate high volumes of critical advocacy actions, or promote an upcoming event. This is your opportunity to introduce ONE to fellow students who are interested in related issues and integrate your ONE chapter into the academic community. HOW TO: PRESENT IN CLASS HOW TO: CALL CONGRESS
HOW TO: MEET WITH CONGRESS
HOW TO: ROCK SOCIAL MEDIA
HOW TO: TALK ABOUT FAITH
HOW TO: JOIN ONE CAMPUS
Check out our best practice tips to help you ace your class presentation. Contact the ONE Campus team for a sample power point to help structure your presentation. Reach out to professors. Many instructors are willing to give you a few minutes at the start or end of class if you ask well in advance. Start with professors you know or those teaching your current courses. Then reach out to those with large class sizes, or professors with classes that are most relevant to ONE’s issues (i.e. political science, international development, African Studies, anthropology, etc). In a preliminary email to a professor, make sure to give a brief description of ONE, OCC and the purpose of your class presentation.
How to: GIVE A ONE CLASS PRESENTATION
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Identify the type of class presentation that best suits your goals. This will help you “pitch” your ONE chapter and ensure you use your time most effectively. Here are a few common examples: Recruitment presentation: If you’re just getting started with your ONE chapter on campus or need to boost membership, a class presentation with a focus on recruitment is great strategy. Get in front of as many classes as you can, and keep your pitch to 2-3 minutes. Briefly describe ONE, the ONE Campus Challenge, the unique role of college students in the fight against extreme poverty. Sell it by telling students that they can help shape the direction of the chapter. Pass around a sign-up sheet after your speech, and follow-up with new members with more information on how they can get involved, including time and location of your next meeting. Advertising presentation: If you have an upcoming event already planned, use this presentation to boost attendance. This can take as little as 60 seconds before class begins if necessary. Briefly describe ONE, your event, and pass around event flyers in addition to a sign-up sheet. If the event is related to the course material, see if the professor will offer extra credit or participation points to students who attend your event. Advocacy presentation: Class presentations on a particular ONE issue or campaign, followed by an advocacy ask, are great ways to generate high volumes of handwritten letters, phone calls, or other catalytic advocacy actions quickly. Introduce ONE, describe the issue campaign, and why it’s crucial that constituents take urgent action. Then make “the ask”. Try to keep the presentation under 10 minutes. Educational presentation: If a professor gives you 10+ minutes of class time, use this opportunity to do a more in-depth educational presentation on ONE, our issues, and any firsthand experience with ONE or the issues of extreme poverty and disease. Use our ONE and OCC powerpoint to help you get started, and then tailor it to fit the course content. Contact ONE Campus staff and we’ll send it to you for you to use. Be sure to incorporate an advocacy ask or pass around a ONE sign-up sheet after your presentation. Know your audience and message. Check out our HOW TO Message ONE guide for tips on giving the ONE “elevator speech”. Then, be sure to tailor your pitch in a way that will resonate with your audience. Presenting to a Global Health class? Emphasize ONE’s work on preventable disease. Talking to a group of students interested in politics? Discuss the opportunities that your ONE chapter provides to engage with Members of Congress and the political process. Don’t worry if you fumble – if you are excited and enthusiastic about what you are saying, your audience will be too.
How to: GIVE A ONE CLASS PRESENTATION
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Give a ONE Class Presentation HOW TO: FORM A CHAPTER
HOW TO: ANSWER TOUGH Q'S
A short (2min-10min) presentation on ONE at the beginning or end of a class is an invaluable tool to help you advertise your ONE chapter, recruit new members, generate high volumes of critical advocacy actions, or promote an upcoming event. This is your opportunity to introduce ONE to fellow students who are interested in related issues and integrate your ONE chapter into the academic community. HOW TO: PRESENT IN CLASS HOW TO: CALL CONGRESS
HOW TO: MEET WITH CONGRESS
HOW TO: ROCK SOCIAL MEDIA
HOW TO: TALK ABOUT FAITH
HOW TO: JOIN ONE CAMPUS
Check out our best practice tips to help you ace your class presentation. Contact the ONE Campus team for a sample power point to help structure your presentation. Reach out to professors. Many instructors are willing to give you a few minutes at the start or end of class if you ask well in advance. Start with professors you know or those teaching your current courses. Then reach out to those with large class sizes, or professors with classes that are most relevant to ONE’s issues (i.e. political science, international development, African Studies, anthropology, etc). In a preliminary email to a professor, make sure to give a brief description of ONE, OCC and the purpose of your class presentation.
How to: GIVE A ONE CLASS PRESENTATION
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Identify the type of class presentation that best suits your goals. This will help you “pitch” your ONE chapter and ensure you use your time most effectively. Here are a few common examples: Recruitment presentation: If you’re just getting started with your ONE chapter on campus or need to boost membership, a class presentation with a focus on recruitment is great strategy. Get in front of as many classes as you can, and keep your pitch to 2-3 minutes. Briefly describe ONE, the ONE Campus Challenge, the unique role of college students in the fight against extreme poverty. Sell it by telling students that they can help shape the direction of the chapter. Pass around a sign-up sheet after your speech, and follow-up with new members with more information on how they can get involved, including time and location of your next meeting. Advertising presentation: If you have an upcoming event already planned, use this presentation to boost attendance. This can take as little as 60 seconds before class begins if necessary. Briefly describe ONE, your event, and pass around event flyers in addition to a sign-up sheet. If the event is related to the course material, see if the professor will offer extra credit or participation points to students who attend your event. Advocacy presentation: Class presentations on a particular ONE issue or campaign, followed by an advocacy ask, are great ways to generate high volumes of handwritten letters, phone calls, or other catalytic advocacy actions quickly. Introduce ONE, describe the issue campaign, and why it’s crucial that constituents take urgent action. Then make “the ask”. Try to keep the presentation under 10 minutes. Educational presentation: If a professor gives you 10+ minutes of class time, use this opportunity to do a more in-depth educational presentation on ONE, our issues, and any firsthand experience with ONE or the issues of extreme poverty and disease. Use our ONE and OCC powerpoint to help you get started, and then tailor it to fit the course content. Contact ONE Campus staff and we’ll send it to you for you to use. Be sure to incorporate an advocacy ask or pass around a ONE sign-up sheet after your presentation. Know your audience and message. Check out our HOW TO Message ONE guide for tips on giving the ONE “elevator speech”. Then, be sure to tailor your pitch in a way that will resonate with your audience. Presenting to a Global Health class? Emphasize ONE’s work on preventable disease. Talking to a group of students interested in politics? Discuss the opportunities that your ONE chapter provides to engage with Members of Congress and the political process. Don’t worry if you fumble – if you are excited and enthusiastic about what you are saying, your audience will be too.
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