The Rotary Foundation Doing Good in the World

My Rotary Club and yours does good work in our communities.

How can we extend our good work to the Community of the World?

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

What’s the Goal of the Rotary Foundation?

Advance world understanding, goodwill and peace throughout the world, through the improvement of health, support of education and the elimination of poverty. Sounds like a pretty big job, doesn’t it?

What does The Rotary Foundation do? Why is it so successful?

The Rotary Foundation: Reaches across political and geographical borders Is a non-religious organization Focuses on all of the greatest educational and humanitarian needs Has a world reach GREATER than the United Nations Is YOUR Foundation!

OK, but what “exactly” does it do? Matching Grants Overseen by Rotary clubs Group Study Exchange Teams Led by Rotarians; team members are sponsored by local Rotary clubs Ambassadorial and World Peace Scholars nominated by Rotary clubs

But what about here, in our communities? Community Project Grants: Up to $3,000 available as a match Can be used for either local or international projects Rotary Clubs apply by June 1 $39,613 distributed in in D7570

And why is The Rotary Foundation so successful? Because Rotarians like you and me are involved in almost every aspect of the work done by the Foundation!

Imagine: Clean Water - for an entire village!

Where does the money come from?

Rotary Foundation funds Annual Fund (formerly called Annual Programs Fund) Restricted Funds – PolioPlus and Matching Grants Permanent Fund

How much of your Annual Fund contribution goes to programs after administration and promotion costs?

How does this work?

The funds were invested for 3 years: 09-10, 10-11, and For this year, , the funds were divided into two pools: District 7570 contributed $406,000 to the Annual Fund in $203,000 was set aside as DDF: District uses for Matching Grants CPGs, GSE Team, Scholarships $203,000 was set aside as World Fund: TRF uses for Matching Grants, GSE Teams, Disasters

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 is spent on the programs of the Foundation!

Polio Eradication – Rotary’s Largest Humanitarian Project Since 1985, Rotarians have contributed towards the eradication of Polio. Responding to the Gates’ Foundation $200 million challenge, Rotarians have raised more than $225 million since We are “THIS CLOSE!”

Future Vision: Moving the Rotary Foundation into its second century of service  Simplify Programs and Processes  Focus efforts to meet the world’s greatest needs  Offer new program options to help achieve goals

Future Vision: Moving the Rotary Foundation into its second century of service  Increase ownership of programs by transferring decision making to the District level  Enhance the public’s image of the work of the Rotary Foundation

 Peace and conflict prevention/resolution  Disease prevention and treatment  Water and sanitation  Maternal and child health  Basic education and literacy  Economic and community development Global Grants will focus on:

Why do I contribute to TRF? Why should you?

“…to do good in the world.” THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

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