The Rotary Foundation

Doing Good in the World

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The Rotary Foundation

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Show me the

Money!

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Rotary Foundation Funds

• Annual Fund • Restricted Funds – End Polio Now or Global Grants • Permanent Fund 2013 District 7570 DTTS

How much of the money contributed to the Annual Fund goes to programs after administration and promotion costs are paid?

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What? How does this work?

Let’s look at District 7570.

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District 7570 contributed $406,127 to the Annual Fund in 2009-2010

The funds were invested for 3 years: 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012 2013 District 7570 DTTS

In this year, 2012-2013, the money was divided into two pools: $203,063 was set aside as DDF: District used for Global Grants, District Grants, GSE Teams $203,063 was set aside as World Fund: TRF used for Global Grants, GSE Teams, Scholarships 2013 District 7570 DTTS

It’s the earnings off of the 3-year cycle of investments that pays for the operation of the Rotary Foundation.

So 100% of your contribution to the AF goes to programs!

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So, how can you become involved with the Rotary Foundation?

How can your club become involved with the Rotary Foundation?

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First, become a Sustainer.

Contribute $100 per year to the Annual Fund.

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Clubs– what can you do to help encourage giving?

First, make it easy for your Members to give – One simple idea: Bill Sustainer contributions quarterly with your dues!

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Next, honor those who do give!

• Recognize sustainers with Badge stickers • List them in your directory and in the database • Hold Formal presentations of new Paul Harris Fellows 2013 District 7570 DTTS

Club Presidents – what’s your role?

• Lead by example – be a sustainer and a Paul Harris Fellow, and wear your pin!

• Appoint a club Foundation chair, and list them on the club Database and with RI.

• Make sure your club sends contributions in regularly throughout the Rotary year.

Next, Involve your Club in Foundation Programs!

• Seek out Global Grant Projects • Apply for a District Grant to do a local project • Participate in the End Polio Now fundraising effort • Sponsor a GSE Team leader or member • Nominate an Ambassadorial Scholar

Regional Training in 2013-2014

• Combined Grant Management/Rotary Foundation training seminars • Basic Foundation knowledge, along with specific information on Global and District Grants

Keep Track of Your Club’s Progress

• Review Monthly Foundation contribution reports printed in the District newsletter • During last quarter of year, monthly reports will be sent directly to Presidents Please LOOK at these reports! Contributions should be sent quarterly to the Foundation – if your club hasn’t sent any, FIND OUT WHY!

Familiarity with the Rotary Foundation . . .

first will lead to Involvement with the Rotary Foundation . .

and then will lead to Generosity in contributing to the Rotary Foundation!

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Why do I contribute to TRF?

Why should you?

Our reward?

Making the world a better place to live, by doing Good in the World!

Here’s Your Opportunity!

Special PETS Matching Program: The first 30 PE’s or PN’s who donate $250 to the Annual Fund will receive a $250 match from the District.

Checks or Credit Cards accepted.

See us at the Foundation table at the Resources Fair. Must be given during PETS weekend.