TRF named World's Outstanding Foundation

Posted by Rotary.org

At the beginning of Rotary Foundation Month, Annual Fund giving was up 11% and giving to the PolioPlus Fund up nearly 22% from this time last year.

The Rotary Foundation (TRF) earned top marks from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, named World’s Outstanding Foundation. The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs.

As 2016 winds down, we remind that:

Individuals age 70½ and older can make tax-free charitable gifts directly from a traditional or Roth IRA.
Online contributions via Rotary.org need to be authorized by midnight CST on December 31, 2016.
Credit card contributions made via fax (847-328-5260) or phone (866-976-8279) must be received prior to the close of business (5 p.m. CST) on Friday, December 30, 2016.
Check contributions made via standard mail must have a postmark and check date no later than December 31 and must be received by January 5, 2017.

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