| October 3, 2011 | | |
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to
- Identify the programs and activities of The Rotary Foundation
- Understand how to support Foundation programs
- Lead the club in establishing Foundation goals
- Understand the Future Vision Plan
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| Programs | | |
The Rotary Foundation has three main program areas:
- PolioPlus
- Educational Programs
- Humanitarian Grants Program
Each program has specific eligibility criteria and application forms, which are available through the RI Catalog (019), from the district Rotary Foundation committee, or at www.rotary.org. |
| Rotary Foundation Funding | |
- PolioPlus is the corporate program of Rotary International and supports the immunization activities of Rotary International and the other major partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
- The Annual Programs Fund and the Permanent Fund are the sources of funding for the programs of The Rotary Foundation.
- Annual Programs Fund contributions are invested for three years. The earnings from this investment cycle are used to cover administrative expenses.
- Each district's Annual Programs Fund contributions for a Rotary year are equally split into the District Designated Fund and the World Fund.
- Districts use their District Designated Fund to participate in Foundation programs of their choice.
- The World Fund pays for programs for which every district may apply, such as Group Study Exchange and Matching Grants.
- The Permanent Fund is the Foundation's endowment. The principal is never spent, and a portion of the earnings is used each year to help pay for programs.
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| Future Vision Plan | | |
The Rotary Foundation is testing a new grant model that will carry the Foundation into the next century. The new grant model will: simplify processes, expand service opportunities, build a stronger sense of ownership among Rotarians for their Foundation, and increase the collective impact of grants by concentrating more on the areas of focus.
Under the Future Vision Plan, there will be two types of grants:
- Rotary Foundation District Grants are block grants made to districts to support smaller projects both locally and internationally. Districts may use up to 50 percent of their available District Designated Fund for these grants in a given Rotary year and administer the grant without the Foundation's involvement.
- Rotary Foundation Global Grants support larger projects with sustainable, high-impact outcomes in one of the six areas of focus. These grants would be administered by the Foundation in a manner similar to the current system.
The areas of focus for Rotary Foundation Global Grants are:
- Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
- Disease prevention and treatment
- Water and sanitation
- Maternal and child health
- Basic education and literacy
- Economic and community development
The Future Vision Plan will be implemented as follows:
- 2010-11: Begin awarding grants to pilot districts. Approximately 100 districts will participate in the three-year pilot.
- 2011-12: Continue awarding grants to pilot districts. Begin to phase out current Foundation programs.
- 2012-13: Continue awarding grants to pilot districts. Begin to adjust the grant model based on pilot districts' feedback. Qualify and train all districts.
- 2013-14:Begin awarding new grants worldwide and phase out remaining Foundation programs.
More information is available by e-mailing newgrantspilot@rotary.org and reviewing the Future Vision Plan pages at www.rotary.org/future vision. |
| Foundation Resources | | |
Rotary Foundation resources include:
- District Rotary Foundation committee
- Regional Rotary Foundation coordinator
- Rotary Foundation staff at RI World Headquarters
The following are suggested informational club resources:
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| Doing Good in the world | | |
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is 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's motto is Doing Good in the World.
Foundation programs are supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. |
| Rotary Foundation Committee | | |
The club Rotary Foundation committee is the primary resource for helping the club achieve Foundation goals.
The committee helps educate Rotarians about The Rotary Foundation. The committee also develops and carries out plans to support The Rotary Foundation through financial contributions and club participation in Foundation programs.
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| Every Rotarian, Every Year | | |
Every Rotarian makes a contribution to the Foundation's Annual Programs Fund every year.
Every child has the opportunity to learn to read and write.
Every community has clean water.
Every person lives in a polio-free world. |
| Worldwide Annual Programs Fund | | |
The worldwide Annual Programs Fund goal is an accumulation of club goals.
To establish an Annual Programs Fund goal, club presidents-elect should examine the club's previous giving to the Foundation and determine a challenging goal. The Annual Programs Fund goal is also a pledge from Rotarians to make the world a better place. |
| Humanitarian Grants | | |
The funds that support Rotary Foundation grants were donated by fellow Rotarians. Humanitarian grant project participants must manage the funds received from The Rotary Foundation responsibly and with full disclosure. Stewardship includes project planning, submission of completed and accurate applications, direct Rotarian involvement, transparency in all financial transactions, and effective reporting. Transparency and proper use of Foundation funds help build confidence in The Rotary Foundation as a worthy and effective charitable organization. |
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