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Lions Clubs International Foundation Update

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION. Lions Clubs International Foundation Update. Update Webinar Agenda. LCIF Worldwide U pdate Upcoming Priorities Partnerships Update. Update Webinar. The 2011 – 2012 Year in Review. 2011 – 2012 Fundraising. Financial Support by Constitutional Area.

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Lions Clubs International Foundation Update

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  1. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION Lions Clubs International Foundation Update

  2. Update Webinar Agenda • LCIF Worldwide Update • Upcoming Priorities • Partnerships Update

  3. Update Webinar The 2011 – 2012 Year in Review

  4. 2011 – 2012 Fundraising

  5. Financial Support by Constitutional Area • Thank You! All figures in US Dollars. Total Donations = US$43,355,177

  6. 2011 – 2012 Average Gift Per Member • Average Gift Per Member: $23.37

  7. Types of Grants Emergency and Major Catastrophe: tornado, flooding, hurricane, tsunami relief Core 4: homes for the blind and disabled, eye care for Special Olympics Athletes, diabetes prevention and treatment, Lions Quest youth development Standard Grants: sight equipment, medical centers, equipment or playgrounds for the disabled, and canine programs SightFirst Grants: diabetic retinopathy screening and treatment, cataract surgeries International Assistance Grants (IAGs): Lions clubs in developed countries partner with Lions clubs in lesser-developed regions funding basic health care, education or clean water

  8. Our Global Impact - Grants • During the 2011-2012 year, LCIF awarded 513 grants totaling US$55.56 million

  9. Why should Lions Support LCIF? • We are changing the world for the better • Grassroots presence = quick response • We are saving the sight of 30 million people • Giving measles vaccinations to 157 million children • Providing disaster relief to 5 million people annually • Teaching life skills to 12 million youth

  10. Update Webinar Upcoming Priorities

  11. Establishing Goals in 2012-2013 • Goals established and submitted via online survey • Submission Date: October 31, 2012 • Use LCIF Reports including: • Status of Installments • Total Recap Report • MJF Listings • Set a contributions goal increase of 5-10% above an average year of contributions to LCIF • Formal Reporting will occur in January and June of 2013

  12. Raise Lions’ Participation Rate! • LCIF relies on the support of Lions and clubs • Fundraising is active – reach out to Lions and educate • Lessons of CSFII: • Leadership: LCIF Coordinators trained • Plan: set goals, implement fundraising strategies, analyze reports • Educate: educate Lions on the importance of the foundation • Ask: ask Lions for their participation • Raise club participation in your district to at least 50% • Every dollar is another life changed!

  13. Publicize the Areas of Giving There are now four Areas of Giving from which to choose when making a contribution. Donations within these four general areas are eligible for Melvin Jones Fellowship recognition More specific donations within these areas will be honored by LCIF but will not be eligible for MJF recognition (i.e. donations for Special Olympics Opening Eyes, SightFirst, Lions Quest, etc.) The Measles Initiative under Humanitarian Needs is MJF eligible

  14. 2012-2013 Awards Top 5 District Coordinators in each Constitutional Area (based on total giving and per capita giving) – presented at the MD Convention Top MD Coordinator in each CA (based on total giving and per capita giving) – presented at Area Forum Top 5 Clubs in each CA – presented to Club presidents at the MD convention Top 5 Districts in each CA– presented at Area Forum 100% club participation (minimum of US$20 per club member) awarded to Districts - MD Convention

  15. Update Webinar Partnerships Update

  16. LCIF Sight Partnerships Updates • Combined, these LCIF partners represent US$7.6 million in LCIF support (US$6.5+ million in-kind, Merck) for the 2011-12 Lions’ year • Engagement is informed by LCIF Programs and Development strategies We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.

  17. Fundraising Strategies: Zeiss Eyeglass Cleaning Kits • Carl Zeiss International/Nanofilm provides a high-quality lens cleaner kit which includes: • One bottle of Zeiss lens cleaner • One microfiber lens cleaning cloth • Six Zeiss pre-moistened lens cloths • Instructions and information about • LCIF • US$1.50 royalty payment to LCIF for each kit sold ($2.50 to the Foundation until 12/31/12!) • Kits are available to clubs in quantities of 36 (1 Case) at a cost of US$6 in the United States and US$7 per kit in Germany and Canada • Kits are sold for at least US$10 • Kits may be purchased via credit card or check via the website or mail

  18. Measles & Rubella Initiative Since 2001, a partnership of international organizations committed to reducing measles deaths worldwide through mass vaccination campaigns and by strengthening routine immunization systems. More than US$800 million has been invested to date. We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.

  19. Measles & Rubella Initiative • 380 children die daily • Measles can cause severe complications, including brain damage, hearing loss and blindness • Can be prevented through a safe and inexpensive vaccination • Costs less than US$1 • Leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths

  20. Measles is still the most contagious vaccine preventable disease: www.cfr.org/vaccinemap Current Challenges 2011 Outbreaks

  21. Current Challenges

  22. Measles & Rubella Initiative The Measles and Rubella Initiative: one of the greatest public health success stories • More than 1 billion children have received measles vaccinations since 2001 • Worldwide measles vaccination rates have increased by 85% and deaths have been reduced by 74% • Measles has been eliminated in the Americas • Measles may be eliminated in the WHO’s Western Pacific Region within the next year … OSEAL and ANZI are both included in this region

  23. One Shot, One Life: The Lions Measles Initiative • Lions Clubs International joined the Measles Rubella Initiative in 2010 • As part of a pilot project Lions vaccinated 41 million children in 2010-2011 with partners • Local Lions engaged in promotion, outreach and helped plan campaigns

  24. One Shot, One Life: The Lions Measles Initiative • In 2011 - 2012, local Lions are directly supporting measles campaigns through social mobilization and advocacy activities in Nepal, Cameroon, Uganda, Zambia and Kenya • These activities are funded in part through an additional grant of US$300,000 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. • $166,000 was provided by LCIF to support a measles campaign in Haiti

  25. Additional Benefits Improved health infrastructures are an important result of measles campaigns Health services delivery is a major focus of LCIF and the Gates Foundation Supporting the basic immunization delivery system ensures: sustainability eventual eradication of multiple diseases, including measles

  26. Routine Immunization • In 2012, routine immunization supportive activities: are taking place in Madagascar, Ethiopia and Mali

  27. “The Gates Foundation is very proud to have been a partner in your early measles projects, and we’re excited to continue working together. … If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. With Lions in the lead, there is no telling how far we will go together.” Bill Gates, Sr., Co-chair and Trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Gates Foundation Challenge Grant

  28. One Shot, One Life: The Lions Measles Initiative • Gates Foundation Challenge Grant: • The Gates Foundation gives US$1 for every US$2 from Lions, up to US$5 million • Lions and the Gates Foundation will provide a total of US$15 million to help fund measles campaigns in 2012 • Goal has been met! We have raised US$10 million.

  29. Gates Challenge Progress Goal has been met! Lions have raised US$10 million.

  30. One Shot, One Life: Continuation 2012-2013 • Vaccination campaigns are ongoing and need our immediate assistance. • Lions can help save the lives 157 million children this year! • Be sure to keep clubs well-informed and to thank donors for their generosity.

  31. One Shot, One Life: Continuation 2012-2013 Scheduled Measles SIA s (Supplemental Immunization Activities)

  32. Measles Initiative Recognition • Continuing Melvin Jones Fellowship eligibility (may not last forever!) • Provide recognition to the clubs with a banner patch depending on the level of support (December 31, 2012):

  33. Education Resources are available online to help you stay abreast of the most current information regarding One Shot One Life: http://www.lcif.org/blog/#.UFnWs6DuzSc https://www.facebook.com/lionsmeaslesinitiative http://www.lcif.org/EN/our-programs/humanitarian-efforts/measles/index.php http://measlesrubellainitiative.org/

  34. Promotion and Fundraising Tell Lions about: Our global leadership role in the Measles Initiative Our deepening relationship with the Gates Foundation The importance of supporting measles control globally That Lions are saving lives and improving global health, especially for children The importance of each Lion’s contribution to One Shot, One Life: The Lions Measles Initiative.

  35. Vaccines Are Miracles “We all believe that each child has the right to get vaccinated,” Lion Sanjay Khetan, Nepal “I’ve witnessed a child with measles. I do not want this for my son. This vaccination is very important,” Pascaline Rasoanjanahary, Madagascar “I like to say that vaccines are miracles,” Bill Gates

  36. Enriching Lives WE ARE COMPASSIONATE AND CARING - enriching lives in communities all over the world! We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.

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