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1. THE ROTARY FOUNDATIONof Rotary International SHARE / District Leadership eLearning 2005 The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

2. SHARE What does it do? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE transforms TRF contributions into Ambassadorial Scholarships, Matching Grants projects, Group Study Exchanges and more. SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE?

3. SHARE Why is it called SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? Rotarians SHARE their resources with their fellow Rotarians. SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? The Trustees SHARE some decision-making with the districts. SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? SHARE? Rotarians SHARE Rotary with the world through their Foundation.

4. SHARE The 3-Year Cycle TRF operates on a unique funding cycle, using contributions for program activities three years after they are collected The three-year cycle gives districts time for program planning and participant selection TRF uses the earnings from SHARE’s 3-year investment cycle to pay for administration and fund development

5. SHARE How it works 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Jan 06: Districts notified of funds available for 2007-08 planning decisions Funds Raised 1 Oct 06: Scholarship applications due Funds used for Foundation programs 1 Oct 06: Extra GSE application 31 Mar 07: DSG requests due for 2007-08 1 Mar 06: Donate scholarship

6. 50% DDF 50% World Fund SHARE How it works Invested for 3 Years Donations by 30 June DDF used 2004-05 2005-06 2007-08 2008-09 2007-08 Unused DDF is rolled forward to the next year (Districts notified in August)

7. What is DDF? The terms SHARE and DDF are often usedinterchangeably. DDF stands for “District DesignatedFund.” At the end of the Rotary Year the SHAREsystem divides each districts’ Annual Programs Fund contributions into two funds: 50% goes to the World Fund and 50% is credited to each district’s District Designated Fund.

8. SHARE Keeping Track of Your SHARE Balance Districts are expected to plan for and track the use of their DDF. TRF also tracks the use of all districts’ DDF. Districts can check their current “account balance” by contacting the Foundation’sSHARE coordinator. email: SHARE@rotaryintl.org

9. SHARE Important Dates in the SHARE Cycle Date Action SHARE packet mailed to DRFC Chair January Deadline for submission of SHARE Scholarship donations 1 March District Simplified Grant requests due for the next Rotary year 31 March Ambassadorial Scholarships and University Teacher Grant applications due 1 October

10. SHARE Who is Involved in SHARE Planning: • DRFC Chair • Signature required for DDF use • Works with district Rotary Foundation committee to plan DDF use • District Governor • Provides leadership and direction to DRFC Chair and all subcommittees

11. SHARE Who is Involved in SHARE Planning: • District Rotary Foundation Committee (DRFC) • Each of the 8 subcommittees focus on their assigned areas of responsibility • DRFC chair is ex-officio member of all subcommittees

12. SHARE The District Team • District Governor • District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair • District Rotary Foundation Subcommittee Chairs • District Governor-Elect • Other knowledgeable Rotarians

13. 8 Subcommittees District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair PolioPlus Scholarships Group Study Exchange Alumni Annual Giving Grants Permanent Fund Rotary World Peace Fellowships(effective 2006-07)

14. District Leadership District Rotary Foundation Committee • Consists of: • 1 Chairperson • 8 Subcommittee chairpersons • District Governor (ex-officio member)

15. District Leadership DRFC Chairperson • Works with subcommittee chairs under DG’s leadership to plan, coordinate and evaluate all TRF activities in the district • Districts will not have DDF access until DRFC Chair is appointed • Must have significant knowledge of, commitment to, and experience with TRF activities • 3-year term to ensure continuity

16. District Leadership DRFC Chairperson • Works with DRFC members to identify and distribute SHAREDistrict Designated Funds • Signs and submits SHARE applications on behalf of the entire committee • Ensures satisfactory final reports on Foundation programs activities are submitted on time • Encourages contributions to the Annual Programs fund from Every Rotarian Every Year

17. District Governor District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair District Subcommittees District Structure

18. Trustees RRFCs RFAC Major Gift Advisors National Advisors District DRFC District DRFC District DRFC Support Structure Rotary Foundation Alumni Coordinator

19. District Leadership DRFC Subcommittees • Each of the 8 subcommittees have unique responsibilities • Performs community needs assessment • Grants subcommittee must review and certify all Humanitarian Grants applications before they are submitted to TRF

20. 8 Subcommittees District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair PolioPlus Scholarships Group Study Exchange Alumni Annual Giving Grants Permanent Fund Rotary World Peace Fellowships(effective 2006-07)

21. RRFCs Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinators As leading Foundation volunteers in the field, the RRFC is the Foundation expert in the region. They promote financial and program support for TRF, & train the District team on Foundation programs 42 RRFCs cover the world, and serve a three-year term

22. RRFCs Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinators • 3 Fundamental Elements: • Promoting financial support for TRF • Promoting program support for TRF • Training district Foundation team about TRF

23. THE ROTARY FOUNDATIONof Rotary International Questions? SHARE / District Leadership eLearning 2005 The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International