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Participate in a certification seminar to lead your Rotary club in achieving foundation goals, steward grants effectively, and support polio eradication. Learn fundraising strategies and the importance of stewardship in grant management.
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Grant Management Seminar CertificationDistrict 7360 2018-2019 PDG Carl Askew, District 7360 Rotary Foundation ChairPam Wagoner, District Grant Management Chair Rotary Year 2018-19 Rotary: Be the Inspiration
Learning Objectives • Understand the foundation goals of the district • Understand your role in leading your club to establish and accomplish our foundation goals • Know the people you are working with in the district
District Goals • Raise Awareness about The Rotary Foundation • Annual Fund Goal $100 Per Capita • Every Rotarian Every Year $26.50 • Successfully implement the grants structure • Effective stewardship in managing grant funds • Support the World’s Greatest Meal to End Polio • Community Awareness to Eradicate Polio
Grants Structure • District Grants • Global Grants • Emphasis on district and club stewardship and financial management
Committee Structure District Governor Dan Bennett District Foundation Chair Carl Askew Grants Sub-Committee Chair Polio Plus Sub-Committee Chair Stewardship Sub-Committee Chair Fundraising Sub-Committee Chair Mike Hornby Susana Falck Pam Wagoner Jeff Coup
Fundraising • Fundraising Subcommittee • Annual Giving Subcommittee • Paul Harris Society Subcommittee • Polio Plus Subcommittee • Endowment Major Gifts & Donors • Annual Foundation Events
Learning Objectives • Understanding the district fundraising goals • Identify strategies to engage club members in giving to the Foundation • Network with other club presidents and collaborate on fundraising efforts
Missionof TRF 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.
Areas of Focus Rotary’s strength lies in the talents and dedication of its members and clubs.
2016-2017 Total Contributions Polio Plus - $70 Million from the Gates Foundation
2016-2017 Program Spending
Discussion • What has your club done to raise money? • What lessons have you learned from your experience? • What are the benefits of giving to Rotary Foundation versus your club’s foundation? • How can you encourage club members to give?
Discussion • How do you recognize club members for their contributions? • What are best practices for soliciting contributions?
Stewardship Committee • Part of the DRF Committee • Two Distinct Functions: • Reporting • Investigation and Local Compliance
Terms of Reference • Implementation of district MOU • Development of financial management plan • Help qualify clubs • Ensure district and clubs implement proper stewardship and grant management practices • Ensure timely reports to TRF
Terms of Reference • Monitor & evaluate stewardship & management of TRF grants • Ensure avoidance of conflict of interest • Create system to: - resolve any misuse or irregularities on grants - report to TRF - conduct investigations
Qualification—Club MOU Terms of Qualification Club Officer Responsibilities Financial Management Plan Bank Account Requirements 5. Report on Use of Grant Funds 6. Document Retention 7. Reporting Misuse of Grant Funds
Qualification—Club MOU • Terms of Qualification • Clubs that receive certification are qualified for one (1) year. • 2 club members must attend yearly a Grant Management Seminar (GMS) held by District 7360. • Clubs must submit a MOU to the District 7360 DRFC (Carl Askew) • Clubs must have contributed $50 Per Capita to the Annual Program Fund three years prior or $100 per capita in the current year (APF) • Clubs must disclose any conflicts of interest and cooperate with any District or TRF audit. • Club President must have attended PETS or equivalent.
Qualification—Club MOU Deadline to Submit September 25th Signature: Current Club President Current Club President-Elect
Terms of Qualification • Qualification valid for One Year • Club must comply with MOU • Club is Responsible for use of grant funds • Cooperate with audits & investigations • Suspended for misuse of grant funds
Club Officer’s Responsibilities • Two members to implement, manage and maintain club qualification • Ensure proper stewardship and proper management practices for all grants • No conflicts for individuals involved
Financial Management Plan Written plan containing procedures to: • Maintain a standard set of account • Disburse grant funds • Maintain segregation of duties for handling funds • Inventory system for equipment and assets bought
Bank Account Requirements • A separate account for TRF Global Grant funds • Signature of at least two Rotarians • Bank statements to support receipt and use of grant funds • Grant funds cannot be deposited into investment accounts (CD, bonds, stocks, funds) • Written plan to transfer bank signatories
Report on Use of Grant Funds • Adhere to all TRF reporting requirements • To report to TRF of grant’s progress and how funds are spent
Documents Retention • Maintained for 7 years and accessible to Rotarians in Club and District • Documents include: • Club Qualification documents including MOU • Bank information, including bank statements • Financial management plan • Procedure for storing documents and archives • Succession plan for bank account signatories
Reporting Misuse of Grant Funds • Must report any potential and real misuse or mismanagement of grant funds to District • How to resolve?
Reporting Misuse of Grant Funds • Conduct annual assessment of: • Financial management plans (District & Club) and their implementation • Financial controls and compliance
Learning Objectives • Increase your knowledge about Rotary Foundation grants • Get motivated to apply for Foundation grants • Understand how clubs can use Foundation grants 31
Learning Objectives • Distinguish between district community grants and global grants • Identify the Foundation’s areas of focus and how they relate to Rotary Foundation grants • Demonstrate an understanding of sustainable service projects 32
Grants • District Grants • Global Grants
Global Partners • Rotary Convention • Project fairs • LinkedIn • Facebook • Rotary events • www.matchinggrants.org/global • www.rotary.org
District Community Grants • Educational and humanitarian activities consistent with Foundation mission • Smaller activities and projects • Fund both local or international activities • Local decision making with broad guidelines • Managed by district 36
Global Grants • Larger grant awards $30,000 up to $200,000 • Sustainable outcomes • Alignment with areas of focus • Long-term projects • Managed by the Foundation • Must Conduct a Community Assessment First 37
Sustainability Giving a community the skills and knowledge to maintain project outcomes for the long-term to serve the ongoing need after grant funds have been expended 38
Preparing for 2018-19 100% Member Participation 40
Preparing for 2018-19 • Attend thedistrict Rotary Foundation seminar • Appoint a club Rotary Foundation committee chair • Train and qualify your club • Submit reports for all TRF grants and programs on time • Submit project proposals to district for district grant funds • Apply for global grants online 41
Polio Eradication Rotary Year 2017-18 Rotary: Making a Difference
Polio Eradication DDF World Fund • DDF directly to Polio • DDF matched by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • Historical World Fund support & matches Rotary Year 2017-18 Rotary: Making a Difference 45
Discussion • How does your club involve the community in giving to the PolioPlus Fund?