1. T HE R OTARY F OUNDATION of Rotary International

2. TRF MISSION “To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through … the improvement of Health, the support of Education, and the alleviation of Poverty” The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

3. WHAT IS YOUR CLUB’S VIEW OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION?  The money goes somewhere else !  Polio- aren’t we done yet?  The Rotary Foundation is overwhelming !  Do I need to understand it all?

4. The Rotary Foundation IS Unique Addresses greatest educational and humanitarian needs Reach greater than the United Nations (1.23M members) Non-religious, political, governmental People-to-people contacts The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

5. Things We Do Better Than Most Other Charities Support donor-driven projects Bridge business community to international needs Manage costs effectively Provide ongoing stewardship Respond to world needs/donor interests The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

6. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION?

7. Annual Programs Fund (APF) Permanent Fund Restricted Giving Three Ways of Giving … The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

8. THINGS TO KNOW Sustainer = Double Sustainer = Super-Sustainer = Paul Harris Fellow = Paul Harris Society = The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International $100 $200 $500 $1,000

9. THINGS TO KNOW Benefactor –$1,000 or more to Permanent Fund Bequest Society –$10,000 or more to Permanent Fund The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

10. THINGS TO KNOW Any money to APF = Paul Harris credit The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

11. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) Paul Harris Sustaining Club 100% Paul Harris Club Top Giving Club- 1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

12. APF-SHARE 3-Year Cycle APF Funds available to districts 3 years later- through District Designated Funds (DDF) 2006-07 APF Contributions available in 2009-10 2009-10 Contributions available in 2012-13 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2006 2007 2012 2013

13. 3-H Grants3-H Grants One GSE Team per District each yearOne GSE Team per District each year Matching Grants (matches districtMatching Grants (matches district and club input) and club input) Volunteer Service GrantsVolunteer Service Grants 50% – World Fund Contributions to the APF Funds invested three years After 3rd year, split between DDF and World Fund Matching GrantsMatching Grants District Simplified GrantsDistrict Simplified Grants Ambassadorial ScholarshipsAmbassadorial Scholarships Rotary CentersRotary Centers Extra GSE TeamsExtra GSE Teams University Teacher GrantsUniversity Teacher Grants 50% – DDF Your Contribution at Work The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

14. Grant $255 Million

15. Progress in Polio Eradication 19852008

16. HOW CAN THE ROTARY FOUNDATION HELP MY CLUB?

17. How Will TRF Help Your Club? Inspire your Members Gives “International Understanding” of Rotary Great Source of Programs Membership Involvement & Retention Members Can Multiply Giving Dollars The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

18. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? TO DO?

19. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? Select a Foundation Chair Set Goals Foundation Training of New Members Foundation Minute Each Week Plan for Club Award Provide for Meaningful Recognition The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

20. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? Recruit Candidates for TRF Programs Host a GSE Member or Scholar Encourage Members to Travel Abroad District Simplified Grants Matching Grants The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

21. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? SPEND THE MONEY? Recruit Candidates for TRF Programs Host a GSE Member or Scholar Encourage Members to Travel Abroad District Simplified Grants Matching Grants The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International The Rotary Foundation’s Future Vision Plan

22. Resources The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International District Foundation Committees District Foundation Chair District Foundation Seminars www.rotary.org Regional Rotary Foundation Chairs (RRFC) Foundation Staff

23. WHAT DOES THE ROTARY FOUNDATION MEAN TO ME?

25. 2009-2010 The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International