Giving Tuesday

 
Annual Giving

Dear Rotary Leaders,
Have you heard about #GivingTuesday? It’s a global movement for charities and individuals to come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving.
 
Join us on 1 December as Rotary participates in Giving Tuesday and celebrates the good work our members do around the world. Invite your district to get involved by giving online on 1 December and sharing what inspires them to support our Foundation.
 
To encourage a bit of friendly Rotary competition, your district could earn a visit from Trustee Chair Ray Klinginsmith. The district with the highest number of donors who contribute to The Rotary Foundation online on 1 December 2015 may receive a visit from the Trustee chair, schedule permitting.
 
Make sure donors select a club when making their gift so that your district gets credit!
 
Top three reasons to support Rotary on Giving Tuesday
  1.        Fund unique projects. Our Foundation’s unique grant model creates locally led community development projects throughout the world. These life-changing projects are only possible because of the generous support from our members and friends of Rotary.
  2.       Raise awareness. While Rotarians give to their communities and our Foundation throughout the year, Giving Tuesday is a great chance to reach new supporters by leveraging social media and the momentum of Rotary Foundation Month in November.
  3.       Continue the tradition. Last year, we raised over $100,000 in a single day to fund sustainable, life changing projects. With your support this year, we can to do even more!
 
How can your district participate?
  •          Give to The Rotary Foundation on 1 December at www.rotary.org/give.
  •          Share how you and your club give back to your community by telling your story on social media. Post photos, videos, and stories with the hashtags #GivingTuesday and #Rotary on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We’ve even created a proud donor image you can use as your profile picture and a new video you can share online and with your club as well.
  •          Engage nongiving clubs by sharing this Rotary Foundation Month PowerPoint at club meetings and district events.
  •          Talk with new members to see if they know about our Foundation, and ask them to support our important work in your community and around the world.
  •          Reach out to Rotaractors, local alumni, and other members of the Rotary family. Ask them to help others enjoy the same life-changing experiences they’ve had through Rotary by giving back to our Foundation.
 
Questions?
Contact annualfund@rotary.org if you have questions about participating in #GivingTuesday.

Very best regards,

Liz Lazar
Annual Giving Officer, Zones 33 & 34| The Rotary Foundation
Tel 1.847.866.3146
 
 
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