Session 1: Role and Responsibilities

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Session 1Role and Responsibilities
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Learning Objectives

• Understand The Rotary Foundations new
  grant-making model.
• Identify the role of the clubs Rotary Foundation
  committee.
• Select appropriate committee members.

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Foundation Activities
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Two Grant Types

• District grants are block grants made to
  districts to support smaller projects locally and
  internationally.
• Global grants support larger projects with
  sustainable, high-impact outcomes in one of the
  six areas of focus.

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Stewardship

• Ensure project oversight.
• Establish financial controls.
• Report any improper use of funds.
• Implement projects as approved.
• Submit appropriate reports.
• Maintain records.
• Attend district Rotary Foundation grant
  management seminar.

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Every Rotarian, Every Year
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Responsibilities

• Develop committee goals.
• Educate club members.
• Encourage Foundation support.
• Ensure stewardship of funds.
• Attend district Rotary Foundation grant
  management seminar.
• Communicate Foundation goals.

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Resources
www.rotary.org/futurevision futurevision_at_rotary.o
rg
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Committee Members
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Learning Objectives

• Understand The Rotary Foundations new
  grant-making model.
• Identify the role of the clubs Rotary Foundation
  committee.
• Select appropriate committee members.

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Session 2Developing Goals
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Learning Objectives

• Develop long-range and annual goals.
• Identify resources that will support these goals.

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Effective Goals

• Shared
• Measurable
• Challenging
• Achievable
• Time specific

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Strategic Planning
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Resources
www.rotary.org/futurevision futurevision_at_rotary.o
rg contact.center_at_rotary.org
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Learning Objectives

• Develop long-range and annual goals.
• Identify resources that will support these goals.

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Session 3Case Study Exercise
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Learning Objective

• Identify challenges and solve problems that your
  committee may face.