-- Log on to OptINnow.org, and click on "OptINnow Gift Cards." -- Fill in the amount and the recipient's email address, and enclose a personal note. -- An email is sent to the recipient after the gift card is purchased. The recipient then visits OptINnow.org to pick a country, the type of business and a specific entrepreneur to support in the form of a loan to start or expand a business. -- Gift givers can choose to print out the gift card instead and mail it with a holiday card or include it as a "stocking-stuffer."All donations and gift card purchases on OptINnow.org are processed confidentially through Google Checkout. OptINnow is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. For more information visit: www.optinnow.org. Opportunity International has received the highest rating from Charity Navigator, the leading independent source for evaluating not-for-profit organizations. For more information on the Charitable Navigator's ranking, visit Opportunity International's rating page on www.charitynavigator.org. About Opportunity International Opportunity International is committed to solving global poverty. Serving approximately 1.2 million poor entrepreneurs in 28 developing countries, Opportunity International is a pioneer in offering small business loans, savings, insurance and training in basic business practices to women and men living in chronic poverty. Founded in 1971 as one of the first microcredit lenders, Opportunity International provides small loans -- sometimes as little as $50 -- and other services that allow poor entrepreneurs to start or expand a business, develop a steady income, provide for their families and create jobs for their neighbors. Opportunity International maintains a network of offices across the globe, with U.S. offices in Oak Brook, Ill. and San Diego. For more information, visit www.opportunity.org.
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