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Foundation on Presentation A Annual Giving 2005-2006 The Rotary E VERY R OTARIAN, E VERY Y EAR E VERY R OTARIAN, E VERY Y EAR O UR R OTARY F OUNDATION
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Working towards… The Elimination of Poverty Environmental Conservation Food Security, Health Care & Education Mediation and Conflict Resolution World Peace and Understanding The Rotary Foundation
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The Rotary Foundation Promotes world understanding and peace through humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs
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The Rotary Foundation and You! Doing Good in the World
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Two Needs... Two Ways of Giving For support todayTo secure tomorrow Checking Savings Endowed Fund
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The Annual Programs Fund: What It Means Support for programs today
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The Annual Programs Fund: What It Is Primary source of support for Foundation programs Relies on support from Every Rotarian, Every Year Targets By 2005 = US$100 per capita
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The Rotary Foundation Programs Polio Eradication Educational Programs –Rotary Centers for International Studies –Group Study Exchange –Ambassadorial Scholars Humanitarian Programs –District Simplified Grants –Matching Grants –3-H Grants
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Presented By: Kristopher J. Newbauer Training Specialist More than 2 billion children received oral polio vaccine since 1985More than 2 billion children received oral polio vaccine since 1985 Rotary will have committed nearly US$600 million to eradicate polioRotary will have committed nearly US$600 million to eradicate polio PolioPlus
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Partnered with eight leading universities around the world, establishing seven Rotary CentersPartnered with eight leading universities around the world, establishing seven Rotary Centers To advance knowledge and world understanding among potential future leadersTo advance knowledge and world understanding among potential future leaders Peace & Conflict ResolutionPeace & Conflict Resolution Rotary Centers for International Studies
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Provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countriesProvides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries A team consists of four non- Rotarian young professionals and one Rotarian who leads the groupA team consists of four non- Rotarian young professionals and one Rotarian who leads the group All Rotarians are eligible to apply as team leadersAll Rotarians are eligible to apply as team leaders Group Study Exchange
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Group Study Exchange: What It Means “After experiencing what we did with the GSE team, I became convinced that I wanted to give back to Rotary in a big way. The GSE experience was a large factor in my decision to apply for District Governor.” Don Schiller GSE Team Leader, District 5490
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Group Study Exchange: What It Is GSE teams participate in –Vocational Activities –Cultural Experiences –Fellowship Opportunities –Rotarian Ideals of Service 2005-2006 Exchange with Philippines District 3680 2006-2007 Exchange with Argentina District 4880
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Group Study Exchange: Criteria District applications due : Team Leader 12 September Team Members 24 October Team Member Applicants –Live or work in district –Mandatory age range: 25-40 years –Full-time employee
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Established in 1947 to further international understandingEstablished in 1947 to further international understanding The world's largest privately funded international scholarships programThe world's largest privately funded international scholarships program 37,000 scholars from 110 countries have served as ambassadors of goodwill37,000 scholars from 110 countries have served as ambassadors of goodwill Ambassadorial Scholarships
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Ambassadorial Scholarships: What They Mean “Education develops leadership qualities in young people that in turn can prepare them to address the issues of social justice and humanity.” Marie Kormendy, 1974-75 Ambassadorial Scholar and Rotarian, District 9450 Insert photo “AMB - 1”
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Ambassadorial Scholarships: What They Are Scholarships support The Rotary Foundation mission for world understanding and peace through: Increasing awareness and respect for different cultures. Providing opportunities to help find solutions to root causes of poverty. Educating students on the needs of their local and world communities.
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Ambassadorial Scholarships: Impact The Rotary Foundation sponsors the largest privately-funded international scholarship program in the world. = Scholarship recipients’ home countries
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Ambassadorial Scholarships: Options Academic-Year Scholarship Multi-Year Scholarship Cultural Scholarship
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A District Simplified Grant (DSG) is a tool Rotary districts utilize to support short-term, humanitarian projects that benefit the communityA District Simplified Grant (DSG) is a tool Rotary districts utilize to support short-term, humanitarian projects that benefit the community Funded through a portion of District Designated Funds (DDF) to support projects locally or internationallyFunded through a portion of District Designated Funds (DDF) to support projects locally or internationally District Simplified Grants
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District Simplified Grants: What They Mean A district in India funds the top five club projects within the local community A district in Canada helps support an orphanage in Russia by providing clothing What They Are District Simplified Grants allow districts to use a portion of their DDF for district sponsored humanitarian activities in the local community or internationally
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District Simplified Grants: Criteria Direct Rotarian Involvement –Implementation –Oversight of grant funds Humanitarian Endeavors Up to 20% of DDF available in a given year Expenditures must comply with TRF policies and guidelines
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Matches contributions raised by Rotary clubs and districts for international service projects involving Rotary clubs in two or more countriesMatches contributions raised by Rotary clubs and districts for international service projects involving Rotary clubs in two or more countries Over US$198 million spent on nearly 20,000 grants in 166 countries since 1965Over US$198 million spent on nearly 20,000 grants in 166 countries since 1965 Grants Matching
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Matching Grants: What They Mean Grants are awarded for a wide variety of projects such as –Agriculture –Water –Medical care –Aiding the disabled –Literacy and numeracy –Educational /occupational training
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Matching Grants: What They Are Matching Grants address humanitarian conditions that benefit a community in need with the aim of sustainable development Support stronger Rotary networks by requiring a partnership between two clubs or districts in different countries
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Matching Grants: Criteria Direct Rotarian involvement Projects must be initiated, controlled, and conducted by Rotarians 1:1 match for DDF and 0.5:1 match for cash contributions Do not support international travel Clear, concise budget
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Funds long-term, self-help grassroots development projects too large for one club or district to implement on their ownFunds long-term, self-help grassroots development projects too large for one club or district to implement on their own Since 1979, over US $74 million to nearly 300 projects in the developing worldSince 1979, over US $74 million to nearly 300 projects in the developing world 3-H Grants
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Every club will set its APF & Permanent Fund goalsEvery club will set its APF & Permanent Fund goals Minimum 2005-06Minimum 2005-06 Annual Programs Fund goal: US$100 per capita US$100 per capita RotarianEvery EveryYear
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“Back when Rotary became involved with polio, most people thought volunteer organizations were about tackling projects down the street or across town – not across the world. Rotary changed all that, and in the process, you reminded us that there is no human problem so daunting that it can’t be overcome by people.” - Bill Gates, Sr.
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Objectives Understand the Need Identify Solutions Achieve the Goal Celebrate Achievement
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Understanding the Need When did you first realize the power of Rotary?
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Imagine the world today if The Rotary Foundation had not been able to fund the first Polio project? Understanding the Need
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Identifying Solutions As volunteers As committee members As advocates As contributors
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Identifying Solutions Club Presidents: establish and achieve club annual giving goals Sustaining Members, Paul Harris Societies, Major Gifts Incorporate the “Every Rotarian, Every Year” message in all of your Rotary contacts
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Achieving the Goals Make your own personal gift to TRF Create a team and ASK for gifts in person Identify and Secure Challenge Gifts Encourage formation of Paul Harris Societies ($1,000 or more every year to the APF)
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Celebrating Achievement US$100 or more per capita
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For a Better Future
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Celebrating Achievement Every Club must take ownership and set its own annual giving goal. –Has your club set its goals? Every Rotarian must be ASKED to participate in their Foundation –Are you wearing a Sustaining Member sticker on your badge?
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Make your annual gift today! www.rotary.org www.rotary6200.org For a Better Future
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Your support is critical for a peaceful and prosperous world during Rotary’s Second Century of Service Thank You!
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