THE ROTARY FOUNDATION of Rotary International TRF MISSION

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION of Rotary International

TRF MISSION “To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through … the improvement of Health, the support of Education, and the alleviation of Poverty” The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

WHAT IS YOUR CLUB’S VIEW OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION? ØThe money goes somewhere else ! ØPolio- aren’t we done yet? ØThe Rotary Foundation is overwhelming ! ØDo I need to understand it all?

The Rotary Foundation IS Unique • Addresses greatest educational and humanitarian needs • Reach greater than the United Nations (1. 23 M members) • Non-religious, political, governmental • People-to-people contacts The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

Things We Do Better Than Most Other Charities • Support donor-driven projects • Bridge business community to international needs • Manage costs effectively • Provide ongoing stewardship • Respond to world needs/donor interests The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION?

Three Ways of Giving … Annual Programs Fund (APF) Permanent Fund Restricted Giving The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

THINGS TO KNOW • Sustainer = $100 • Double Sustainer = $200 • Super-Sustainer = $500 • Paul Harris Fellow = $1, 000 • Paul Harris Society = $1, 000 The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

THINGS TO KNOW • Benefactor – $1, 000 or more to Permanent Fund • Bequest Society – $10, 000 or more to Permanent Fund The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

THINGS TO KNOW Any money to APF = Paul Harris credit The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS • Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) • Paul Harris Sustaining Club • 100% Paul Harris Club • Top Giving Club- 1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

APF-SHARE 3 -Year Cycle 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 • APF Funds available to districts 3 years later- through District Designated Funds (DDF) • 2006 -07 APF Contributions available in 2009 -10 • 2009 -10 Contributions available in 2012 -13 The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

Your Contribution at Work After 3 rd invested year, split Funds Contributions to the between DDF and World three APF years Fund 50% – DDF • Matching Grants • District Simplified Grants • Ambassadorial Scholarships • Rotary Centers • Extra GSE Teams • University Teacher Grants Year 3 1 2 50% – World Fund • 3 -H Grants • One GSE Team per District each year • Matching Grants (matches district and club input) • Volunteer Service Grants The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

nd $100 2 Million $100 Challenge Million Grant Challenge Grant To date Grant $255 Million $74 million

Progress in Polio Eradication 2008 1985

HOW CAN THE ROTARY FOUNDATION HELP MY CLUB?

How Will TRF Help Your Club? • Inspire your Members • Gives “International Understanding” of Rotary • Great Source of Programs • Membership Involvement & Retention • Members Can Multiply Giving Dollars The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? Create a Culture of Involvement • Select a Foundation Chair • Set Goals • Foundation Training of New Members • Foundation Minute Each Week • Plan for Club Award • Provide for Meaningful Recognition The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? Spend the Money! • Recruit Candidates for TRF Programs • Host a GSE Member or Scholar • Encourage Members to Travel Abroad • District Simplified Grants • Matching Grants The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

The Rotary Future Vision Plan WHAT DOFoundation’s I NEED TO DO? SPEND THE MONEY? • Recruit Candidates for TRF Programs • Host a GSE Member or Scholar • Encourage Members to Travel Abroad • District Simplified Grants • Matching Grants The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

Resources • • • District Foundation Committees District Foundation Chair District Foundation Seminars www. rotary. org Regional Rotary Foundation Chairs (RRFC) • Foundation Staff The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

WHAT DOES THE ROTARY FOUNDATION MEAN TO ME?

Their Future is in Your Hands

2009 -2010 The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International