haiti earthquake relief fund a donor advised fund

HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUNDA DONOR ADVISED FUNDAN ALTERNATIVE GRANT PROCESS

What is the Haiti DAF?A Restricted Fund of The Rotary FoundationEstablished to streamline the flow of contributions from Rotarians looking to assist victims of the earthquake in Haiti.Donations will be received from around the worldFunds will be used in the relief effort and for projects providing longer-term support and development in Haiti.The account holders will work with local Rotary clubs and districts, emergency relief agencies, and the District 7020 Governor to meet the most pressing needs of people in affected areas. This group of decision makers will also be known as the Task Force.

The Priorities for Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund:

1. Schools and Children

2. Prosthetics

3. Sustainable Housing

* Other projects to assist earthquake victims will be considered

CriteriaHaitian clubs will be involved when possible. The Task Force may also assist in choosing a club if necessary.A host/partner relationship is encouraged.Grant amounts-Minimum $5K, maximum $100K.Matching funds are favorable, however are not a necessity. For clubs with no treasury.An association with an established on-site, non-profit organization with a valid tax ID number is needed Project can be phased; partners can be addedE-mail signatures accepted. Stewardship & expenditure reports required. Tracking.Simplified one page application

A Non-Profit OrganizationA JOINT EFFORT TO IMPROVE MATERNAL & INFANT HEALTH

Yesterdays Problem

Todays Solution

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ContactsWebsite: www.haiti-task-force.blogspot.com

Specific Haiti DAF information: Past RI Director Barry Rassin barryjras@yahoo.com

Contributions: karena.bierman@rotary.org or www.rotary.org/haiti

District 7600 Matching Grants: Bill Liepis bliepis@cavtel.net