1. Ideas for Matching Club Fundraising District 5370 Conference, October 28, 2011 Peter Denooy, RC Edmonton Strathcona Karen McDonald, RC of Edmonton

2. Outline Introduction International Projects Community Development Grant Writing Tips

3. Introduction Experts???? Practical Approach Real Experiences Everything online/electronically 2011-2012-2013

4. The Effect and Power of Matching Grants for International Projects How to find funds to grow from $ 10,000 to $ 70,000

5. District Website District 5370District 5370: Login – Admin The Rotary Foundation District Committee: Home Page-Rotary Foundation-Welcome Find Any Member in District 5370 Login – Admin - Search Member eDirectory District Directories Login – Admin – District Directories – (Login old clubrunner) – Download Directory of Choice

6. International Projects Where does the money come from? SHARE Matching Grants Guide Guide to Matching Grants Online Fair to Matching Grants Which Grants Qualify? Humanitarian Grants Tips on Getting Grant Payments RI Staff RI Contacts Humanitarian Grants Program Staff

7. International Projects Are you using Lottery Funds? AGLC Reports TRF AGLC CIP Clubs in both countries Active Process Connect with fellow Rotarians Attend Conference/Convention

8. District Simplified Grants RI Information DSG $ 2,000 per grant International or Local Community Project District 5370 Grants Contacts Drew Lamont John Stoddart

9. Community Development Government of Alberta – –Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) – –Community Initiatives Program (CIP) – –Community Spirit Program

10. Community Facilities Enhancement Program (CFEP) Purpose: Local facility enhancement needs Funds Used to: Build, purchase, repair, renovate, upgrade or otherwise improve sports, recreational, cultural or other related community facilities Community Facility Enhancement Program

11. Community Facilities Enhancement Program (CFEP) Program Parameters Matching Funds Deadlines CFEP and Rotary Community Facility Enhancement Program

12. Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Purpose: Enhance and enrich community initiatives, empower local citizens and community organizations to work together and respond to local need. Three CIP Streams – Project-based Grants – Community Operating Grants – International Development Grants CIP Guidelines

13. Community Initiatives Program (CIP) – International Development Program Parameters Matching Funds Deadlines CIP and Rotary CIP Guidelines

14. Community Spirit Program Purpose: To partner with individual Albertans who donate to eligible non-profits by providing those organizations with proportional grant based on the donation received. Funds Used to: Support any part of an organization’s operating costs, program costs and/or capital costs. Community Spirit Program

15. Program Parameters Matching Funds Deadlines CSP and Rotary Community Spirit Program

16. Grant Writing Tips Items that will be required for your grant – –Project Budget – –List of Board Members – –Club Financial Statement Have a plan for reporting requirements Writing the grant will take longer than expected – start early. Include statistics. Prove your point. Make sure your goals are measurable and realistic.

17. The Effect and Power of Matching Grants for International Projects Source ActionFundsTotal Club Raise Cash$ 10,000 CIP100% Match Cash$ 10,000$ 20,000 DDF100% Match Cash$ 20,000$ 40,000 TRF100% Match DDF$ 20,000$ 60,000 TRF50% Match Cash$ 10,000$ 70,000

18. Be Patient Be Persistent Be Resourceful Be Positive Fundraising is a challenge And You Will Be Successful