Future Vision District Challenges

Consultation, Stewardship,& Transparency are essential components

District XXXX Rotary Foundation Seminar The Future Vision Plan is designed to Simplify Foundation programs and processes consistent with the mission Support sustainable activities with measurable results Focus Rotarian service efforts where they will have greatest impact by addressing priority world needs that are relevant to Rotarians Offer program options to help achieve both global and local goals Increase the sense of ownership at district and club levels by transferring more decisions to the districts Increase understanding of The Rotary foundation’s work and enhance Rotary’s public image

District XXXX Rotary Foundation Seminar Programs common to all Activities that have not changed are: –PolioPlus. –Rotary Peace Centres. –Funding Programs. –Rotary Foundation awards.

District XXXX Rotary Foundation Seminar Major changes for the District Committee Structure. Grant Structure. Designated District Grant Bank Account. Financial Records now externally audited. All administration associated with The Foundation Office is via Member Access Establish Administration filing system

District XXXX Rotary Foundation Seminar Major changes for the District Training changes –District Grant Management Seminar Mandatory attendance for Global Grants Member Access is used for Qualification and Grant applications Have to report to District and Clubs via an annual report.

District XXXX Rotary Foundation Seminar District now funds Ambassadorial Scholars /scholarships Volunteer Service Grants GSE Small projects under with budgets under US$30,000 Scope of fundable activities under District Grants has widened. More choice.

District XXXX Rotary Foundation Seminar District Structure Changes District Foundation Chair I PolioPlus Committee Chair District Grant Subcommittee Chair District Fundraising Committee Chair Club & District support Schools project US$200 Million Challenge District Grants Committee District Grants Global Grants VTT/GSE Committee Scholarships Committee Peace Scholars Incoming ambassadorial scholars Centurion Club Committee Annual Programs Fund Permanent Fund Alumni now part of District Membership

District XXXX Rotary Foundation Seminar Change in DDF Funding District can use up to 50% of the District Designated Funds on District Grants Minimum of 50% of District Designated Funds must be used for either: Global Grants. PolioPlus. Rotary Peace Centers, (Peace Scholars). Donate to other Districts.

District XXXX Rotary Foundation Seminar Funding Cycle remains the same Donations by clubs and individuals to the Annual Programs Fund is invested and returned

District XXXX Rotary Foundation Seminar Challenges Improve consultation between clubs and district. Improve record keeping Monitoring district grant reports from clubs. Production of annual report Trying to replace GSE with Volunteer Training Teams