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Giving & Grants

November 2014 | Take action to create positive change locally and globally

 

2014 sets a record for The Rotary Foundation
Contributions to the Annual Fund and Endowed Fund during 2013-14 set records, and PolioPlus contributions continue to be very strong. Contributions totaled more than a quarter billion dollars.

Donors to the Foundation also reached new heights in these noteworthy areas:

With the momentum from this past year, we look forward to even greater achievements in 2014-15 and to reaching our worldwide Annual Fund goal for the year: $123 million.

Paul Harris Society: Web sign-up now available
We have a new webpage for the Paul Harris Society, complete with a sign-up form. The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or approved global grants. The purpose of the Paul Harris Society is to honor and thank donors for their generous annual support of The Rotary Foundation.

#GivingTuesday
Get in the holiday spirit this year by giving to those in need on #GivingTuesday. On 2 December, join the community of people making a difference in the world by making a gift to The Rotary Foundation.

Rotary scholarships
Rotary grants offer a number of ways to sponsor scholars using both district and global grants. Remember, clubs that wish to sponsor outgoing scholars should contact their district leaders as well as those of the host district to make sure that everyone knows about and supports the proposed scholarship. Read more about supporting scholars through district grants and with global grants, and view this presentation about Rotary scholars.

Grant terms and conditions updated
The Foundation periodically updates grant terms and conditions to clarify them and incorporate policy changes. Most recently, we updated the links to RI programs and edited the explanation of global grant payments to clarify that all global grants are paid at the exchange rate of the time of payment, regardless of whether the grants were funded with cash contributions or DDF. See the current version of the grant terms and conditions, which reflects these changes.

Reminder about changes to grant activities
Remember to get approval from the Foundation before making any changes to district or global grants that are underway. This will prevent clubs and districts from funding ineligible projects or activities and helps the Foundation track changes in grant activities.

The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers
The cadre is a group of Rotarian volunteers that serves as a resource to Rotarians who are planning and implementing projects, as well as advising the Trustees when they review new grant applications. Interested clubs and districts should contact their grants officer for a referral to a cadre member.

We are continually looking for professionals who are experienced in our areas of focus. Currently, we are especially in need of experts in water and sanitation and maternal and child health. We are also looking for Spanish speakers in North and Central America and volunteers from Asia and Africa. Contact the cadre team at cadre@rotary.org if you know of any interested Rotarians.

 

 

 

Global grant learning resources
We have two new resources that will help you learn more about applying for global grants. A handy reference document walks you through the online global grant application, providing tips and screenshots. A presentation offers 10 ways you can improve your global grant application. Find even more information about global grants at Rotary.org.

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Rotary Foundation Reference Guide
Every Rotarian, Every Year club presentation
Rotary grants application page
Rotary Ideas

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Giving & Grants is a quarterly publication that offers information to help you support Rotary's work through your contributions and grant-funded activities. Formerly Rotary Grants and Every Rotarian, Every Year.

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