| Annual Giving - Back to the Foundation Page |
The Annual Programs Fund is the primary source of unrestricted support for the programs of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. The mission of the Annual Programs Fund mirrors that of The Rotary Foundation: to support the efforts of Rotary International in the achievement of world understanding and peace through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs.
The Annual Programs Fund supports Foundation programs in 168 countries on seven continents. From digging clean water wells for villages in Africa to teaching basic literacy skills to children in Latin America, during any given moment in a day, thousands of Rotarians volunteer their time and expertise to ensure that all contributions given to the Annual Programs Fund are spent wisely on quality Rotary projects. |
| Paul Harris Fellow/Multiple Paul Harris Fellow: Anyone who contributes - or in whose name is contributed - a gift of US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund may become a Paul Harris Fellow. Each new Paul Harris Fellow receives a commemorative certificate, a Paul Harris Fellow pin, and a medallion. Donors are eligible for Paul Harris Fellow recognition when their cumulative giving reaches US$1,000. For additional gifts totaling US$1,000 or more, a Paul Harris Fellow: · is recognized as a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow · may also choose to honor someone else as a Paul Harris Fellow with their Foundation Recognition Points, formerly called "available credit" · is eligible to receive a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow pin with additional stones. |
Recognition levels are determined based on the following guidelines:
Recognition Total Pin Level US $2,000 to 2,999.99
one sapphire 3,000 to 3,999.99
two sapphires 4,000 to 4,999.99
three sapphires 5,000 to 5,999.99
four sapphires 6,000 to 6,999.99
five sapphires 7,000 to 7,999.99
one ruby 8,000 to 8,999.99
two rubies 9,000 to 9,999.99 three rubies. |
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Top Ten List of Ways of Giving
1. Old fashion cash collections
2. Write a check to the Rotary Foundation
3. Use your credit card
4. Sign up for electronic funds transfer from checking
5. Apply & use the new Rotary Credit Card
6. Donate appreciated stock or real estate
7. Make Rotary a beneficiary on your life insurance
8. IRA accounts - make Rotary a beneficiary
9. Make a provision in you will or living trust
10. Make a gift to the Foundation Permanent Fund |
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10 - Ways To Raise Funds
Fundraising begins by asking...
Make monthly club announcements from club members on why I support the Rotary Foundation
Include weekly newsletter articles on Foundation programs and status of club goals.
Send each member a quarterly letter reque3sting donation including their current status of giving.
Challenge club members by matching their donation from $ 50 to $ 200.
Have members ask their employers for Matching Funds.
use 10 to 20% of fundraising new proceeds to fund Foundation goals.
Start a friendly club contest
Start a weekly collection program at the club with each meal.
Add a line item to the club dues notice for donation to the Foundation.
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