1 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 1 The Rotary Foundation’s Future Vision Plan

2 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 2 Why Plan? Preparing for The Rotary Foundation Centennial Immense growth Relevance in philanthropic world Evolving organization Rotarian feedback Sustainability, significance, simplification

3 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide Vision: A Premier Foundation Polio EradicatedSignificant strategic partnersAuthority on critical issues (e.g.: water)A Top 50 FoundationIncreased and diversified giving Permanent Fund approximately US$ M APF grows to ~US$153MFewer transactions, less staff Efficient and effective operations

4 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 4 Name Recognition

5 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 5 Rotarian Feedback Simplify and focus program menu Balance — global and local Focus on significant and sustainable outcomes Increase sense of ownership — shifting decisions locally Be recognized as first-choice partner for global projects

6 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 6 Rotary Foundation Motto & Mission Doing Good in the World …to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. COL Endorsed, April 2007

7 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 7 1.Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution 2.Disease Prevention and Treatment 3.Water and Sanitation 4.Maternal and Child Health 5.Basic Education and Literacy 6.Economic and Community Development Areas of Focus

8 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 8 Rotary Foundation District Grants Rotary Foundation Global Grants Grant Names

9 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 9 Rotary Foundation District Grants Simple, flexible, innovative Educational and humanitarian projects and activities consistent with mission Smaller activities and projects Local decision making with broader guidelines

10 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 10 Rotary Foundation District Grants Individuals Rotary- affiliated entities Cooperative Organizations/ NGOs Qualified District Impact Local and global communities Disburse funds Block Grant DDF TRF Mission related Qualified District Submits Request Rotary Clubs

11 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 11 Rotary Foundation Global Grants Long-term projects Rotarian participation Larger grant awards Sustainable outcomes International partnerships required for club- and district-developed grants

12 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 12 Rotary Foundation Global Grants Impact Global communities TRF Areas of Focus Global Grant Award Club or District Developed Grant World Fund match to DDF/cash Award Packaged Grant World Fund Qualified Club or District Submits Proposal

13 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 13 Qualification Clubs and districts must be qualified to receive Rotary Foundation funds Ensures proper legal, financial, and stewardship controls of grants Qualification process is simple Goal for every district to become qualified Districts will be trained to qualify their clubs

14 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 14 Current Program Transition Global Grants Activities currently funded by: Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships Group Study Exchange Larger Matching Grants 3-H Grants Rotary Centers for International Studies District Grants Activities currently funded by: Grants for University Teachers Ambassadorial Scholarships (cultural, multi-year, academic year) Group Study Exchange Regional Scholar Seminar Grants District Simplified Grants Smaller Matching Grants Volunteer Service Grants Disaster Recovery

15 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 15 Examples of Activity District Grants — Mission-related Exchange of mixed profession vocational training teams with another district (traditional GSE) International travel for local doctor to volunteer at a clinic Scholarship for student to attend local or international university (traditional scholar) Donating art supplies to assist youth after-school program Send ShelterBox containers in response to natural disaster in another district

16 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 16 Examples of Activity Global Grants — Areas of Focus International safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene education project Send scholar abroad to enroll in water engineering degree program International malaria project to distribute bed nets and malaria treatments Send vocational training team abroad to participate in workshop and learn teaching methods to address adult illiteracy

17 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 17 Rotary International/The Rotary Foundation Foundation Areas of Focus Global Grants — Packaged Opportunities Strategic Partnerships Districts/Clubs Financial and/or Human Resources Strategic Partners Financial Resources Technical Expertise Advocacy Community

18 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 18 ANNUAL PROGRAMS FUND SHARE District Grants 50% (max) District Designated Fund 50% World Fund 50% (min) Global Grants (World Fund match to DDF and cash) Funding Model Other (Cash, DAF, Permanent Fund) District Controlled Trustees Controlled

19 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 19 Funding Attributes District Grants Initiated by districts Block grant District administers General TRF guidelines Creativity and accountability Local and DDF funding only Up to 50% DDF - No min. or max. monetary limits

20 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 20 Funding Attributes Global Grants Initiated by qualified club and/or district DDF, World Fund, cash flow through, PF earnings, named gifts Larger awards (min. US$15,000) and project costs World Fund match of DDF, cash, and DAF Streamlined stewardship and accountability

21 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 21 Planning & Preparation Years and Timeline – Year 0 Communicate and promote to Rotary world Select, train & qualify up to 100 pilot districts Educate DGEs, DRFCs, RRFCs on new grant model

22 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 22 Pilot Phase Begin awarding grants to pilot districts Update on pilot to Trustees Last year to fund some current programs Timeline – Year 1

23 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide Pilot Phase Continue awarding grants to pilot districts Evaluation of pilot successes and challenges Final pilot evaluation to Trustees Timeline – Year 2

24 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide Pilot Phase Continue awarding grants to pilot districts Final pilot evaluation Adjust grant model for full rollout Qualify and train all districts Timeline – Year 3

25 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide Full Rollout Begin awarding new grants worldwide Phase out remaining programs Timeline – Full Rollout

26 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 26 All districts worldwide invited to apply District application process complete June 2009 Online process Agreement of DG, DGE, DGN, DRFC Agreement of ⅔ clubs in districts Training within RI training cycle Involves DGE, DRFC, RRFC Pilot Application/Training

27 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 27 Selecting Pilot Districts Diverse cross-section Diverse grant activity (small and large) Reporting and stewardship practices Election / appointment disputes Effective committees No probation / suspension

28 Future Vision Update, Nov. 2008Slide 28 Opportunities & Challenges Provide input into the refinement of new structure Receive specialized Foundation support and service Access to more funds for use at district’s discretion Agree to 3-year commitment “Super-user” districts may have less access to funds

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