WAYS OF GIVING “THE ENDOWMENT OPTION". BY EMGA EMMANUEL KATONGOLE 13TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT EKO HOTELS &SUITES, LAGOS-NIGERIA

As Arch Klumph put it best when he said, “Rotary’s tomorrow depends on what we do today.” More than 100 years ago, Rotarians took bold action to ensure your success and the empowerment of generations still to come — they established The Rotary Foundation to secure a better future. – Arch C. Klumph As Arch Klumph put it best when he said, “Rotary’s tomorrow depends on what we do today.” More than 100 years ago, Rotarians took bold action to ensure your success and the empowerment of generations still to come — they established The Rotary Foundation to secure a better future. Like the grandfather planning an apple tree in the video, Rotary’s Endowment makes it possible to continue your Rotary work well into the future.

Growing Local Economies Six Areas of Focus Providing Clean Water Supporting Education Fighting Disease Supporting Education Supporting Education Fighting Disease Promoting Peace Growing Local Economies Promoting Peace Saving Mothers and Children Growing Local Economies

Key to Foundation’s role tomorrow. The Endowment Fund Endowed funds invested permanently to build long-term stability for Foundation’s future Key to Foundation’s role tomorrow. Endowment Fund earnings already help support Rotary Foundation programs that advance our mission specifically within the six areas of focus. The Rotary Foundation Endowment Fund – Leaving a Legacy… To Secure Tomorrow

A $25,000 gift made to the Endowment can yield approximately $1,000 in spendable earnings for Rotary programs every year. A $25,000 commitment can yield approximately $1,000 in spendable earnings every year. This provides Paul Harris Society-level annual support in perpetuity. Because of this smart financial strategy, outright gifts and commitments to the Endowment will fuel the future of Rotary, ensuring continued impact on communities around the world for many years to come while providing ongoing support for programs year after year.

The Endowment ensures that Rotary will retain its strength in perpetuity

Named Funds $25,000 or more Special opportunities are available to create and name a customized fund within the Endowment Fund. Options vary depending upon the size and purpose of the gift. $250,000 or more Customized Global Grant Endowed Fund A customized endowed fund that supports up to two of the options below $500,000 or more Customized Global Grant Endowed Fund A customized endowed fund that supports up to three of the options below Humanitarian projects, scholarships, or vocational training teams District Area of focus Geographic location such as Africa, Asia, or Latin America The Rotary Foundation Endowment Fund – Leaving a Legacy… To Secure Tomorrow

Consider your vision for the future— World Fund, SHARE, Peace Centers, or an area of focus. No matter where or how you designate your gift to The Rotary Foundation, it will be used to change lives. Rotary will work with you to develop a gift that you will be proud to call your Rotary legacy. Consider your vision for the future and the causes that are most important to you — World Fund, SHARE, Peace Centers, or an area of focus. No matter where or how you designate your gift to The Rotary Foundation, it will be used to change lives. Rotary will work with you to develop a gift that you will be proud to call your Rotary legacy. Whether you make an outright gift or a commitment to The Rotary Foundation Endowment in your long-term estate or financial plans, you are continuing a 100-year tradition of uniting leaders from all continents, cultures, and industries for the common good.

Your gifts to The Rotary Foundation’s Endowment can inspire the world and change lives.