The Rotary Foundation “Doing Good in the World”
Learning Objectives 1.Identify the programs and activities of The Rotary Foundation. 2.Review way of supporting Foundation programs. 3.Initial preparation for moving into TRF’s Future Vision.
Rotary Foundation Programs * PolioPlus * Humanitarian Grants program ₀ District Simplified Grants ₀ Matching Grants * Educational Programs ₀ Ambassadorial Grants ₀ Group Study Exchange ₀ Rotary Peace Fellowships * Future Vision
PolioPlus
February 23, 2012
Country21/3/1221/3/11Year 2011 Nigeria Pakistan Afghanistan India 1 1 TOTAL N/E Countries O/A TOTAL
Rotary Foundation Programs Humanitarian Grants program –District Simplified Grants How many clubs have been the recipient of a Simplified Grant? Tell us about your Simplified Grant. –Matching Grants Which clubs currently have a Matching Grant with TRF? Tell us about your Matching Grant.
Rotary Foundation Programs Educational Programs –Ambassadorial Scholarship Grants –Group Study Exchange –Rotary Peace Fellowships
Rotary Foundation Funding Investment Earnings District Designate d Fund (DDF) TRF Program Funding SHARE World Fund Rotarian Contribution s
100% of donated funds go towards the eradication of polio in as short a time as possible.
Annual Program Fund Today (EREY) Permanent Fund Tomorrow Administration Costs DDF World Fund Matching Grants Educational Initiatives Support for International Initiatives Share The Rotary Foundation Invested for 3 years Interest 50% Invested forever
Invested for 3 years results in and a divorce.... Annual Program Fund Today (EREY)
Annual Program Fund Today (EREY) Administration Costs DDFWorld Fund Matching Grants Educational Initiatives Support for International Initiatives Share 50% Interest
Permanent Fund Tomorrow Funds are invested for perpetuity – FOREVER!
Administration Costs DDF World Fund Matching Grants Educational Initiatives Support for International Initiatives Share Interest Permanent Fund Tomorrow
Funds from Annual Programs Fund giving available to districts 3 years after they are contributed – through SHARE. Contributions made to the Annual Programs Fund in became available in
Benefits Simplify processes Expand service opportunities Build a stronger sense of ownership among Rotarians for their Foundation Increase the impact of grants by concentrating on the areas of focus Rotary Foundation Programs Future Vision
AREAS OF FOCUS Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development
PREPARING FOR 2013 Begin aligning activities with areas of focus Seek “mentor” pilot district Take advantage of training opportunities, webinars, and resource materials Participate in training in
Two Grant Types District grants are block grants made to districts to support smaller projects locally and internationally. Global grants support larger projects with sustainable, high- impact outcomes in one of the six areas of focus.
Eligibility for District Grants No dollar value restrictions and no additional funding is available from TRF. Local Projects International Projects Vocational Training Teams Scholarships, any level, any program Disaster Relief Travel for planning and volunteers Not available with Global Grants
Annual Program Fund Today (EREY) Permanent Fund Tomorrow Administration Costs DDF World Fund District Grants (50% of DDF) Global Grants Support of Global Grants Share The Rotary Foundation Invested for 3 years Interest 50% Invested forever
RESOURCES RI website ( Future Vision e-learning modules Future Vision Pilot News Regional Rotary Foundation coordinator Contact Center: ROTARY
QUESTIONS?? & Thank you!!