The Rotary Foundation - Club Campaign

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Club Rotary International Foundation Chair, Ben Bauer gave a presentation on The Rotary International Foundation sharing both structural information and examples of the impactful work made possible through one of the highest rated charities in the world. The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty. Keep reading to see the highlights of the presentation or See the slide deck for more information!
 

 

  • The Rotary Foundation’s Mission and Impact:
    Since 1917, the Foundation has invested over $4 billion in projects that promote peace, improve health, support education, protect the environment, and reduce poverty worldwide.

  • Four Main Types of Grants Empower Clubs:
    Rotary supports communities through District, Global, Programs of Scale, and Disaster Response grants—ranging from local projects to large-scale, sustainable global initiatives.

  • District Grant Qualification Matters:
    Clubs like Marshfield Rotary qualify for grants by maintaining a $100 per member annual giving rate and participating in PETS and a Grant Management Seminar.

  • Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) Recognition:
    Members contributing $1,000 or more (or with equivalent recognition points) are honored as PHFs. Marshfield Rotary currently has 52% PHFs, aiming for 75% by 2025–26.

  • Year-End Matching Campaign Boosts Giving:
    Through a 2:1 or 3:1 points match, members can accelerate their path to PHF recognition before year-end, with personalized updates showing how close each is to their next milestone.