ROTARY INTERNATIONAL IS CONTINUALLY EVOLVING.
CHANGING AND STRENGTHENING OVER THE PAST 107 YEARS AND FOR ALMOST 100 YEARS FOR THE ROTARY FOUNDATION. WE REMEMBER THE NEW HORIZONS COMMITTEE IN JANUARY 1982 AND “THE NEW LEADERSHIP PLAN”, AND “DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE” AND “NEW MODELS FOR ROTARY CLUBS” AND NOW “THE FUTURE VISION PLAN”, WHICH WE’LL DISCUSS IN THIS OCTOBER 2012, OUR FOUNDATION.
EDDIE BLENDER, OUR FOUNDATION EDITOR
Rotary Global History Fellowship Foundation Newsletter
EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FVP!
We will discuss and
clarify the differences between:
DISTRICT GRANTS AND
GLOBAL GRANTS
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We will discuss and clarify the differences between:
AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND GLOBAL GRANT
SCHOLARSHIPS
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We will discuss and
clarify the differences between:
GROUP STUDY
EXCHANGE AND
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
TEAMS
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OVERVIEW
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Rotarian Donald MacRae presented a resolution to the International
Convention (1921)
in Edinburgh, Scotland, that
amended Rotary’s constitution by
adding the Fourth
Object of Rotary.
“The advancement of international
understanding, goodwill, and
peace through a world fellowship of business and professional
persons united in the ideal of
service.”
The Future Vision Plan updates the Rotary Foundation’s mission and creates a more effective and efficient way to help Rotarians develop diverse projects with greater impact and sustainable outcomes.
THE MISSION
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.
The Foundation's mission, along with its motto – Doing Good in the World – were approved by the Foundation Trustees and the RI Board and endorsed by the Council on Legislation.
THE FUTURE VISION PLAN IS:
· Designed to Simplify Foundation programs and processes consistent with the mission
· Focus Rotarian service efforts where they will have the greatest impact by addressing priority world needs that are relevant to Rotarians
· Offer program options to help achieve both global and local goals
· Increase the sense of ownership at the district and club levels by transferring more decisions to the districts
· Gain greater understanding of The Rotary
Foundation’s work and enhance Rotary’s public image
THE FOUNDER OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
In 1917, RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed that an endowment be set up “for the purpose of doing good in the world.”
PRIORITIES Issue #128
The Future Vision Plan includes some priorities, each supported by a set of goals, that have been approved by the Trustees and endorsed by the Council on Legislation.
1. SIMPLIFY ALL PROGRAMS
AND OPERATIONS
a) Consolidate all programs into a few categories more easily understood by Rotarians
b) Make all program application forms and processes more user friendly
c) Increase the awareness of Rotarians by enhanced communications
d) Make it easier for donors to support programs and activities
e) Reduce the response time in the distribution and payment of program award funds
2. ALIGN PROGRAM OUTCOMES/ DESCRIPTIONS WITH THE FUTURE VISION PLAN
a) Evaluate current and potential programs for fulfillment of the mission as stated in the approved mission statement
b) Ensure program outcomes are significant by addressing priority world needs that are relevant to Rotarians
c) Provide program results that are sustainable by reasonable efforts of the beneficiaries
d) Secure program continuity and stability with a
PRIORITIES:
SIMPLIFY ALL
PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS
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ALIGN PROGRAM OUTCOMES/
DESCRIPTIONS WITH THE FUTURE VISION PLAN
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INCREASE
PARTICIPATION AND
SENSE OF OWNERSHIP AT DISTRICT AND CLUB
LEVELS
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PROVIDE SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO
ACHIEVE THE PROGRAM
GOALS
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Continued
consistent strategic vision
e) Utilize a three-year assessment model without interim changes for all Foundation programs
3. INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND SENSE OF OWNERSHIP AT DISTRICT AND CLUB LEVELS
a) Implement a simple and cost-effective program administration model
b) Keep responsibility for program administration as local as possible
c) Educate Rotarians at every level about program and fundraising opportunities
d) Establish a streamlined and cost- effective recognition program that increases donor participation
4. PROVIDE SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THE PROGRAM
GOALS
a) Broaden and solidify our base of donors b) Increase quality partnerships/alliances
c) Ensure the timely use of the District
Designated Fund
5. AND INTERNALLY WE WILL DEVELOP A BUSINESS MODEL THAT SUPPORTS THE FUTURE VISION PLAN
a) Implement and regularly assess a business model that includes efficiency indicators b) Build and maintain the technological infrastructure to support the mission
c) Stay informed about the standards and best practices for nonprofit organizations
d) Actively develop innovations to ensure the reputation of The Rotary Foundation as a premiere foundation
Issue #128
“Rotarians have long been doing service in support of peace, health, education,
and the alleviation of poverty to further the mission of The Rotary Foundation.
The Future Vision Plan further focuses these efforts in a few key areas of demonstrated Rotarian interest to create more opportunities
to collaborate with other organizations and achieve greater worldwide exposure for the work of Rotarians and their Foundation.”
Rotary International Past President
Luis Vicente Giay
Future Vision Committee
“The Rotary
Foundation Future
Vision Committee forged ahead
purposefully, drafting its
strategic
development plan with excellent
results.
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The Council
on Legislation granted it
unqualified
support in the endeavor to
simplify
procedures, increase
efficiency and accessibility,
instill a keener sense of
ow nership, and enhance our
Foundation’s public image.”
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IN 2012-2013 THE TRAINING PROCESS WILL INTENSIFY FOR THE FUTURE VISION PLAN
All clubs and districts will receive comprehensive FVP training in 2012 – 2013 at:
· GETS,
· ROTARY INSTITUTES,
· THE 2013 INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY,
· PETS,
· DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES
· AND GRANT MANAGEMENT SEMINARS.
Training manuals will be fully integrated to provide all clubs and districts with information about the Future Vision Plan.
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Issue #128
CLUBS AND DISTRICTS HAVE MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE
FUTURE VISION PLAN PROCEDURES
1. Our Foundation Newsletter (OFN) will discuss and clarify the differences between:
DISTRICT GRANTS AND
GLOBAL GRANTS
2. OFN will discuss and clarify the differences between:
AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND
GLOBAL GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS
3. OFN will discuss and clarify the differences between:
GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE AND
VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEAMS
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WHY THE FVP?
The growth in activity in the Educational and Humanitarian program areas has made it
increasingly difficult for Educational and
Humanitarian
programs to produce high impact, focused, and sustainable
outcomes while providing timely service.
As the Foundation adapted to the
increasing numbers of grant requests, its
processes became
more complex, larger, and less efficient.
Rotarians demand and deserve a more simple and more
effective Foundation that builds on the
lessons learned over the last decades.
Therefore, the Future
Vision Plan.
MAKING THE WORLD
A BETTER PLACE
Continued Rotary Foundation grants support Rotarian efforts to change lives and serve communities through projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, save mothers and children, support education, and grow local economies.
Rotary's new grant model, often called the Future Vision Plan, is both simplified and streamlined, reducing the number of Foundation grant types from twelve to three. The new model goes into effect in 10 months on 1 July 2013.
THE FUTURE VISION PLAN
WHY WAS IT ADOPTED? The Foundation identified a growing need to streamline its operations for improved efficiency and focus its efforts to achieve greater impact and public recognition.
WHEN DID IT START? In July 2010, 100 Rotary districts began to test the plan as part of a three-year pilot. All districts will adopt the new model in 10 months in July
2013.
HOW DOES IT WORK? Keep reading! The following pages provide the basic information clubs and districts need to prepare for and fully participate in Future Vision
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UNDER FUTURE VISION, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS
THREE TYPES OF GRANTS: 1. DISTRICT GRANTS,
2. GLOBAL GRANTS AND 3. PACKAGED GRANTS
DISTRICT GRANTS
· District grants are block grants that allow clubs and districts to address immediate needs in their communities and abroad.
· Districts may request up to 50 percent of their District Designated Fund (DDF)
for one grant annually.
· Districts that request less than this 50 percent may use the remaining DDF to support PolioPlus or participate in a global grant.
· The district manages and disburses the funds to support district- and club-sponsored activities, including vocational training teams, scholarships, and humanitarian service projects, provided they are aligned with the Foundation’s mission.
GLOBAL GRANTS
· Global grants offer opportunities to participate in strategically focused, high- impact activities with awardst from the Foundation ranging from US$15,000 to
$200,000.
· These grants fund large international humanitarian projects, vocational training teams (VTT), and scholarships that have sustainable, measurable outcomes in
one or more of the areas of focus. … Continued
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· Activities may be carried out individually or in combination
— for example, one grant may support a vocational training team and a related humanitarian project.
· These grants offer a minimum World Fund award of $15,000, for a minimum project budget of $30,000. The World Fund award is based on a
100 percent match of
DDF allocations or a
50 percent match of cash contributions.
· Global grants must be sponsored by two clubs or districts: a host partner in the country where the activity takes place and an international partner outside the country.
· When planning a project, sponsors should conduct a thorough needs assessment that explores the pressing needs in the project location along with the club and community resources available to address them.
PACKAGED GRANTS
· These grants are developed by the Foundation and its strategic partners — organizations working in the areas of focus that can offer financial support, technical expertise, or advocacy.
· The World Fund and the strategic partner provide 100 percent of the funding, and Rotarians implement the grant project.
· Packaged grant options will be posted online as they become available.
THE FOUNDATION OFFERS THREE TYPES OF GRANTS:
1. DISTRICT GRANTS,
2. GLOBAL GRANTS AND
3. PACKAGED GRANTS
SIX AREAS OF FOCUS
THE TRUSTEES OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION HAVE IDENTIFIED SIX AREAS OF FOCUS FOR THE NEW GRANT STRUCTURE. THESE AREAS REFLECT CRITICAL HUMANITARIAN ISSUES AND NEEDS THAT ROTARIANS ARE ADDRESSING WORLDWIDE. THEY WILL ALIGN ROTARY WITH OTHER
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND WILL STRATEGICALLY FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION .
EACH OF THE SIX AREAS OF FOCUS BEGINS WITH A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, FOLLOWED BY A LIST OF SPECIFIC GOALS. THE ROTARY FOUNDATION WILL USE THE GOALS TO ESTABLISH:
1. PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR PACKAGED GLOBAL GRANTS
2. POSSIBLE STRATEGIC PARTNERS FOR PACKAGED GLOBAL GRANTS
3. EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR CLUB- AND DISTRICT-DEVELOPED GLOBAL GRANTS
4. A SYSTEM FOR MEASURING OUTCOME FOR ALL GLOBAL GRANTS
1/ PEACE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION
THE FOUNDATION ENABLES ROTARIANS TO PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF PEACE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION/ RESOLUTION BY:
· Training leaders, including potential youth leaders, to prevent and mediate conflict
· Supporting peace-building in communities and regions affected by conflict
· Supporting studies for career-minded professionals related to peace and conflict prevention/resolution
· Strengthening local peace efforts
· Assisting vulnerable populations affected by conflict, particularly children and youth
SIX AREAS OF FOCUS
2/ DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
THE FOUNDATION ENABLES ROTARIANS TO PREVENT DISEASE AND PROMOTE HEALTH BY:
· Improving the capacity of local health care professionals
· Promoting disease prevention programs, with the goal of limiting the spread of communicable diseases and reducing the incidences of and complications from non-communicable diseases. E.g. Combating the spread
of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other major diseases
· Enhancing the health infrastructure of local communities
· Educating and mobilizing communities to help prevent the spread of major diseases
· Preventing physical disability resulting from disease or injury
· Supporting studies for career-minded professionals related to disease prevention and treatment
3/ WATER AND SANITATION THE FOUNDATION ENABLES ROTARIANS TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE HAVE SUSTAINABLE
ACCESS TO WATER AND SANITATION BY:
· Providing equitable community access to safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene
· Strengthening the ability of communities to develop, fund and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems
· Supporting programs that enhance communities’ awareness of the benefits of safe water, sanitation and hygiene
· Supporting studies for career-minded professionals related to water and sanitation
SIX AREAS OF FOCUS
4/ MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
THE FOUNDATION ENABLES ROTARIANS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY:
· Reducing the mortality and morbidity rate for children under the age of five
· Reducing the maternal mortality and morbidity rate
· Improving access to essential medical services, trained community health
leaders, and health care providers for mothers and their children
· Supporting studies for career-minded professionals related to maternal and child health
5/ BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY
THE FOUNDATION ENABLES ROTARIANS TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY BY:
· Involving the community to
support programs that strengthen the capacity of communities to provide basic education and literacy to all
· Increasing adult literacy in communities
· Working to reduce gender disparity in education
· Supporting studies for career-minded professionals related to basic education and literacy