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Our Foundation’s Pathway to the Future: Preparing for the Second Century of Service

TRF’s Future Vision Plan. Our Foundation’s Pathway to the Future: Preparing for the Second Century of Service. Rotary Zone Institutes Update 2007. Today’s Objectives. Review Historical Perspective Future Vision Plan Progress and Timeline Recent Outcomes / Results Next Steps.

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Our Foundation’s Pathway to the Future: Preparing for the Second Century of Service

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  1. TRF’s Future Vision Plan Our Foundation’s Pathway to the Future: Preparing for the Second Century of Service Rotary Zone Institutes Update 2007

  2. Today’s Objectives Review • Historical Perspective • Future Vision Plan • Progress and Timeline • Recent Outcomes / Results • Next Steps

  3. History: Matching Grants Growth • Between 1965 and 2000 there were 10,000 Matching Grants – 35 years • Between 2000 and 2005 there were 10,000 Matching Grants – 5 years

  4. Surveys & Focus Groups Outcomes / Issues • Simplify programs and sharpen program focus • Balance project options—globally & locally • Increase sense of ownership locally—shifting decisions to the districts

  5. Terms of Reference for Future Vision Committee Exercise extraordinary vision in evaluating TRF and planning its role in Rotary’s second century of service. The committee will focus on: • Definition of purpose • Simplicity • Direction of giving • Appeal for donors

  6. TRF Mission Statement 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.

  7. FV Plan Priorities • Simplify all Programs and Operations • Align Program Outcomes/Descriptions with the Future Vision Plan • Increase Participation and Sense of Ownership at District and Club Levels • Provide Sufficient Resources to Achieve the Program Goals • Develop a Business Model that Supports the Future Vision Plan

  8. Progress/Timeline Mar 2007 FVC receives independent evaluation reports for Programs and IS/Business Operations May 2007 FVC receives initial staff feedback, assess the implications of goals, and clarify questions June 2007 FVC provides conceptual recommendations for Trustee feedback

  9. Progress/Timeline Aug 2007 FVC develops recommendations and develops implementation plan Oct 2007 Trustees receive recommendations including draft transition plan; FVC identifies initial implementation steps Apr 2008 Trustees receive full transition plan, with major implementation steps

  10. Five Way Test • Simple • Cost Effective • Significant Rotarian Involvement • Evidence of Sustainable Outcomes • Consistent with Mission

  11. Type A Grants Individuals Rotary Clubs Local / International Communities $ 40% DDF TRF Districts $ Rotary Entities Coop Orgs/ NGOs

  12. Type B Grants Areas of Focus A B C D e.g. Water Grant Types ($) TRF/SCR Packaged Grants Club & District Grants CORPORATE PROGRAM PolioPlus & Partners

  13. Definition An area of focus is a priority world need identified by Rotarians in which TRF is directing its resources to have a sustainable and measurable impact that leverages the organization’s financial and volunteer resources.

  14. Strategic Cooperative Relationship (SCR) Model RI/TRF • Strategic Cooperative • Relationship • Financial Resources • Direct to TRF • Parallel funding • TRF gives to SCR • Technical Expertise • Advocacy TRF Areas of Focus (e.g. Water) Type B Grants Districts/Clubs Financial Resources Human Resources Community

  15. Distributable Funds Model ANNUAL PROGRAMS FUND 50% 50% SHARE DDF 40% 60% (max) (min) WORLD FUND 100% TYPE A TYPE B

  16. Transition Timeline • 2007-08: Trustees, RI Board review plan • 2008-09: Select, train and certify pilot districts; educate DGEs on new grant model • 2009-10: Begin awarding grants to pilot districts

  17. Transition Timeline • 2010-11: Award grants to pilot districts • 2011-12: Award grants to pilot districts; evaluate pilot; adjust grant model; certify and train all districts • 2012-13: Begin awarding new grants worldwide; phase out programs

  18. Good to Great* • Is it what The Rotary Foundation is best in the world at doing? • Is it what Rotarians are passionate about? • Is it what drives the resources for The Rotary Foundation? * Good to Great for the Social Sector by Jim Collins

  19. Questions? Any additional questions, please contact RI’s Strategic Planning Manager at spo@rotary.org

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