The Rotary Foundation 2015-16D9650 District Muster - Tamworth17 October 2015PDG Jo Wilkin RDFC 2015-16PDG Ken Hall Grants Chair 2015-16

OUTLINE

1. What is the Rotary Foundation & how does it work?

2. Foundation Grants & how to apply

3. Patterns of giving & usage

4. Ways to support the Foundation

5. District Goals & the Foundation

1. WHAT IS THE ROTARY FOUNDATION?

A not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from

Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

It makes possible Foundation grant funded projects that bring

sustainable improvement to communities in need.

MISSION

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.

‘Doing good in the world.’

HISTORY

1917 - President Arch C Klumph proposed setting up an endowmentDeveloped rapidly after death of Paul Harris in 1947 - outpouring of donations to create PH Memorial Fund

The 1916-17 Board of Directors.

Top : F.W. Galbraith Jr., E. Leslie Pidgeon, Chesley R.

Perry, Guy Gundaker. Bottom : Arch C. Klumph,

Allen D. Albert.

WHO MANAGES THE FOUNDATION?

The Board of Trustees (14 + Gen Sec) manages the business of the Foundation, led by the Trustee Chair (2015-16 PRIP Ray Klinginsmith)

The Rotary International President-elect nominates the trustees, who are elected by the RI Board of Directors.

The trustee chair serves for one year and trustees serve for four years.

PRIP India

PRIP USA

PRIP Scotland

USA

PRIP Japan

Gen Sec Brazil

USA

Canada

Uganda

India

USA Spain

KoreaTurkey

FO

UN

DATIO

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RU

STEES

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WHO MANAGES THE FOUNDATION IN AUSTRALIA?

Manager PDG Bruce Allen

Fund developer Mark Anderson

Administration - Krissy Aure-Canson

Joanne SchillingRegional Rotary

Foundation Chair

Ross ForgioneEndowment /

Major Gift Advisor

FOUNDATION VOLUNTEER TEAM

These two are on the Board of the Australian Rotary Foundation Trust, along

with 9 others

Graham JonesAsst Reg RF Coordinator

HOW DOES THE MONEY ‘WORK’?

Money donated

Invested for three years

Interest earned used for administration of the Fund

After 3 years, 50% returned to the District (DDF) and 50% goes into the World Fund

Endowment Fund - gifts, wills, invested in perpetuity. Ensures long term viability. Interest used (World Fund, Peace Program)

PolioPlus Fund

CHANGES TO FUNDING MODEL STARTING JULY 2015

Recession - poor investment returns - doubts re long term viability to function effectively

5 % set aside from World Fund to be used if needed

5% of cash contributions for global grants set aside

Up to 10% of corporate gifts set aside

Foundation has fine record of financial stewardship & transparency

2. FOUNDATION GRANTS & HOW TO APPLY

• District Grants

• Global Grants

• (Packaged Grants no longer used)

DISTRICT GRANTS

• A block grant that enables clubs and districts to carry out activities in their own communities or elsewhere

• Managed by the District - Rotary District Foundation Chair (JW), Rotary District Foundation Grants Chair (KH), District Governor (MS)

• Need to be aligned with the Foundation’s mission

• Can fund projects, VTT’s, scholarships, cultural exchanges, etc

•Can use up to 50% of the DDF

DISTRICT GRANTS - RECENT EXPANSION

•Youth programs - RYLA, YEP, Interact

• Activities primarily implemented by organisations other than Rotary

•Rotary events for educational purposes eg grant management seminars

•Construction (including low-cost shelters)

DISTRICT GRANT APPLICATIONS 2014-15

• 15 clubs applied end of Oct

• Applications totalled >AU$64,000 with US$33,494 available

• Clubs that received grant previous year not eligible

• 10 clubs + continued scholarship $3,400 each.

• Money forwarded March 2015 (2 yrs to complete)

1%

63%9%

9%

18%

Administration Community Development

Basic Education Food & Agriculture

Health

73%

9%

9%9%

Australia FranceNepal Tanzania

11 Club Grants for the year

Grant value US$33,494

Recipient Countries Areas of Focus

DISTRICT GRANTS

GLOBAL GRANTS

• Designed for large-scale humanitarian projects that have high impact and produce sustainable, measurable results

• Must have a budget of at least $30,000

• DDF money will be matched from the World Fund dollar for dollar, and other money (eg from club) 50c in the dollar

• Must lie within one of the 6 areas of focus.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Peace & conflict

resolution

Disease prevention &

treatmentWater &

sanitation

Economic & community

development

Maternal & child health

Basic education & literacy

GLOBAL GRANT APPLICATIONS 2014-15

• 5 applications so far - done online directly to TRF

• Kirabati Water project - Coffs Harbour - approved!• Midwife nurse training & supply of equipment Nepal

- Port Mac - working on meeting guidelines• Mera (Nepal) Primary school sanitation project - solar showers - Pt Mac Sunrise • Toilets for girls at schools - India - Tamworth• Joint ROMAC project to bring 12 chn to Aust for surgery

GLOBAL GRANTS EXAMPLE - PORT MACQUARIE

• Midwife nurse training and equipment supply in Nepal (Please note that the figures are not real!!)

• Budget of $30,000 - equipment $20,600; transport $1,400; Travel $3,500; Accom & Training $4,500

• Club $4000 WF Match $2,000• DDF $12,000 WF Match $12,000

• Total $30,000 - See how much could be achieved with a club input of only $4000!

VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEAMS

• A group of professionals travel to another country to learn or teach about their field - can be in either direction or in both.

• Can be funded by either District or Global grants

• Can vary in size, and in length of time

• Very flexible - can include Rotarians as long as they are training and not learning

FUNDING MODEL FOR D9650 2015-16 (all US$)

$126,905.14 contributed by D9650 clubs in 2012-13

50%To D9650

$63,452.57

50%To World fund

$63,452.57

District controlled Trustees controlled

DistrictDesignated Fund

(DDF)

World Fund

Other eg Permanent

Fund

Max of 50%For

District Grants$31,726.28

Min of 50%For

Global Grants$31,726.28

GlobalGrants

‘SHARE’

With rollover, $98,000 available When matched by World

Fund this can become $196,000!!

D9650 GRANT FOUNDATION MANUAL 2015-16

District

website

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

District website

CLUB QUALIFICATION PROCESS 2015-16

District

website

CLUB QUALIFICATION PROCESS 2015-16 ... extract

Rotary Club of (drop down list)Club member who attended PETS/DA/Muster ...........M of U read & understoodFinancial plan completed

Designated bank acctTwo Rotarian signatoriesRecords will be stored at...................

Bank statements will be kept

District website

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ENTERING FOUNDATION GOALS ON NEW RI WEBSITE

Go to District website for full instructions if needed

DISTRICT GRANT APPLICATION

TYPICAL QUESTIONS IN A GLOBAL GRANT APPLICATION

OBJECTIVESWho will benefit?Where will it take place?When? Outline project implementationSUSTAINABILITYWhat community needs are being addressed and how were they identified? Provide relevant data or survey resultsDetail how you will address those needsHow were members of the community involved in planning. Does your project align with current local initiatives?Describe any training, community outreach or educational programs and who will conduct them.ETC ETC......

ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS

Enable people to• study a 2 year graduate degree in international relations, peace, and conflict resolution at one of 6 Rotary Peace Centres, one of which is the University of Queensland• 60 / yearOR• study a 6 month certificate in peace studies• 50 / year•Applications for 2017-18 available Dec.

•Funded by the World Fund

36.6%

Australia

Individual

Club

18.0%

New Zealand

Individual

Club

96.4%

3.6% Philippines

Individual

Club97.1%

2.9%Indonesia

Individual

Club

48% of Rotarians Contributing 43% of Rotarians Contributing

21% of Rotarians Contributing 7% of Rotarians Contributing

3. PATTERNS OF GIVING & USAGE PERSONAL GIVING v. OTHER GIVING BY COUNTRY

2010 - 2011

2011 - 2012

2012 - 2013

2013 - 2014

2014 - 2015

$0

$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

Annual Fund PolioPlus FundOther Funds Endowment Fund

FIVE YEAR TREND BY FUND (WHOLE YEAR D9650)

D9455

D9465

D9500

D9520

D9550

D9570

D9600

D9630

D9640

D9650

D9670

D9675

D9685

D9700

D9710

D9780

D9790

D9800

D9810

D9820

D9830

$223,784

$119,460 $143,912

$277,243

$116,183

$55,636

$128,885 $177,498

$141,119

$92,730

$98,190

$186,115

$343,520

$80,763

$137,619

$188,883

$146,075

$355,165

$266,278

$143,914

$110,672

AUST ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTIONS 2014-15 by District

4. WAYS TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION

1. Become a Centurion member:

• Contribute US$100 per year

• Tax deductible via Australian Rotary Foundation Trust

• Bank transfer / Credit card deduction • Count towards PHF

District website

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION

2. Become a Sustaining Member

•Contribute more than US$100 per year

•Make payment in the same way as a Centurion

District website

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION

3. Paul Harris Fellow

Paul Harris Fellow recognition is given to an individual who contributes (or in whose name is contributed) US$1,000, or more cumulatively to the Annual Fund, Polio Plus or approved Foundation Grant

District website

One Paul Harris

Society member per Club

100% of all members

to be EREY(Centurion)

Consider 15% of

Club Fund Raising to

TRF

Apply for a District Grant

Commit US$1500 to End Polio

Now

TRF to be part of every

Rotarian’s Charity Giving

SUGGESTED CLUB FOUNDATION PLAN

5. DISTRICT GOALS FOR THE FOUNDATION 2015-16

1. To substantially increase individual contributions to the Rotary Foundation as follows:

• Obtain through club and individual contributions a minimum of at least US $100 per member

• 25% of members contributing A $10 per month as Centurions.• 25 Paul Harris Society Members contributing A$100 per month

on an ongoing basis across the district• 2 new major donors contributing A$12,000• 100 benefactors making provision in their will to contribute

US$1,000 or more• 25 Bequest Society members making provision in their

wills to contribute US$10,000 or more

District website

DISTRICT GOALS FOR THE FOUNDATION 2015-16

2. To persuade the Rotarians in our district that:

•50% of donations to the Foundation come back directly to the control of our clubs and district•At least a further 25% and potentially more than the other 50% are available as grants from the world fund•The foundation is an excellent charity and deserves our support•Our clubs can work with Rotary clubs in Third World countries to make a real difference, leveraging the support available from the Rotary Foundation both at district and at internationallevel.

District website