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District 6200 Rotary Foundation Grant Management Seminar

District 6200 District 6200 Rotary Foundation Grant Rotary Foundation Grant

Management SeminarManagement Seminar2011-122011-12

PurposePurpose

• Understand how to successfully manage a Rotary Foundation grant

• Prepare clubs to implement the memorandum of understanding

• Learn Foundation Stewardship expectations

• Qualify clubs to receive Rotary Foundation grant funds

Grant ManagementGrant Management

• Administered with proper financial control

• Guided by humanitarian and educational principles

• Fulfill the stated objectives

• Safeguard donor’s funds

• Meet the needs of the beneficiaries

Successful Grant ProjectsSuccessful Grant Projects

• Meet real community needs

• Projects require measurable goals and outcomes

• Are sustainable beyond life of the grant

• Practice proper stewardship of grant funds

StewardshipStewardshipStewardship is the responsible management and oversight of grant funds, including: • Rotarian supervision of project• Following standard business practices• Reporting of irregularities to TRF• Implementing projects as approved• Financial records review• Timely submission of reports

Qualification RequirementsQualification Requirements

• Attendance of two members (from each club) at a district Rotary Foundation grant management seminar

• Agreement with the club memorandum of understanding (MOU)

• Submission of a signed club MOU to District Rotary Foundation Comm. Chair

Qualification RequirementsQualification RequirementsDistrict 6200District 6200

• District Club Grant funds will only be paid to the club after the completion and submission of the final/interim report

• Clubs must submit reports on the use of District Grant funds every 6 months and a final report within 30 days of a completed project including all receipts.

Terms of QualificationTerms of Qualification

• Qualification is valid for one Rotary year

• The club as an entity is responsible for the use of funds

• Disclose potential conflicts of interest

• Cooperate with all audits

• Proper use of grant funds

Session 1Session 1Creating a ProjectCreating a Project

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

• Identify best practices for choosing a project.

• Develop a plan to implement your project.

• How to establish a financial management plan.

Meet Real Community NeedsMeet Real Community Needs• Talk with members of the community• Choose a project that is based on the

community’s need• Involve Partner Club in Planning &

Implementation• Needs Assessment• Choose a project that is based on the

community’s needs

PartnersPartners

• Search for Rotarians who have identified a need in their local or international communities

• Host partners should be invested in the project

• Good communication between the host and international partners is key

Project PlanningProject Planning

• Form a three-person grant committee

• Set measurable and sustainable goals

• Create a budget

• Create an implementation plan

Creating a BudgetCreating a Budget

• Realistic

• Competitive bidding

• Reasonable prices

• Disclose potential or real conflicts of interest

Session 2Session 2Applying for a GrantApplying for a Grant

• Write a successful grant proposal and application.

• Understand good stewardship practices for fundraising.

Rotary Foundation MissionRotary Foundation Mission

To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding,

goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health,

the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty

Types of GrantsTypes of Grants

1. Global Grants

2.District Grants (Block Grant)

A. District Ambassadorial Scholarship

B. District GSE/VTT

C. District Club Grant

District 6200 Global and District DDF for District 6200 Global and District DDF for 2011-20122011-2012

Total Amount of DDF for 2011-2012 - $158,582

Global DDF – 50% = $79,291.00 District DDF – 50% = $79,291.00

Funding can be used for: Funding can be used for:

Global Matching Grants District Club Grants

World Peace Scholars (International or Community)

Global Scholars Ambassadorial Scholars

Vocational Training Teams GSE Teams

Polio Discovery Grants

Global Grants

Applying for Global GrantsApplying for Global Grants

• Submit grant proposal through Member Access

• Once Grant Proposal Approved, Submit Global Grant Application through Member Access

• Must involve Rotary clubs in two Pilot Districts

• District must confirm club is qualified

Global Grants must be in one of Global Grants must be in one of these Areas of Focusthese Areas of Focus

• Peace and conflict prevention/resolution

• Disease prevention and treatment

• Water and sanitation

• Maternal and child health

• Basic education and literacy

• Economic and community development

Global Grants must be Global Grants must be SustainableSustainable

• Optimal use of local resources Use Economic, cultural, and social

resources• Respect natural resources• Reach the most beneficiaries• Use input and skills of grassroots groups

Global Grant FinancingGlobal Grant Financing

• Minimum project budget of US $30,000

• Rotarian cash contributions

• District Designated Fund

• Rotary Foundation World Fund award

• Non-Rotarian cash contributions (not sent to or matched by the Foundation)

Global Grant Financing Global Grant Financing GuidelinesGuidelines

• Cash contributions must come from orbe raised by Rotarians

• Funds cannot be raised from beneficiaries in exchange for receiving the grant

• Funds cannot come from other grants

• Contributions should be credited to donor

District Club Grants

District Club Grant District Club Grant RequirementsRequirements

• Clubs must have a signed MOU• Submit Grant Proposal by Aug. 01, 2011.• (if International) Must involve a Host Rotary Club

Partner or Dist. and a Dist. 6200 Rotary Club/Dist

• May fund projects in Future Vision Pilot Dist. and Non Pilot Districts

• Maximum project amount requested - $2,000.00

Session 3Session 3Project ImplementationProject Implementation

• Understand how to monitor the progress of your plan.

• Gain best practices for managing funds and record keeping.

• Discuss the importance of evaluating a project and applying lessons learned.

• Understand reporting requirements.

Successful Project ImplementationSuccessful Project Implementation

• Communication

• Financial management

• Record keeping

• Following original plan

EvaluationEvaluation

• Ongoing during project implementation and after completion

• Based on goals set for the project

• Assists with reporting requirements

• Use findings to improve future projects and identify successes you can promote

Global Grant Reports: FrequencyGlobal Grant Reports: Frequency

• Progress reports received within 12 months of first payment

• Progress reports required every 12 months through the life of the grant

• Final reports due within 2 months of completion

District Club Grant ReportsDistrict Club Grant Reports

• Must complete interim reports every 6 months and project should be completed within 1 year after the money for the grant is received. A final report is due 30 days after completion

District and Global Grant District and Global Grant Reports: ContentReports: Content

• How both partners were involved• Type of activity: humanitarian project,

scholar, vocational training team• Evaluation of project goals and how funds

met the goals of the area(s) of focus• How funds were spent• Number of beneficiaries and how they

benefited

Session 4Session 4QualificationQualification

Qualification RequirementsQualification Requirements

• Attendance at this district Rotary Foundation grant management seminar

• Agreement with club MOU

• Submission of signed club MOU

Qualification RequirementsQualification RequirementsDistrict 6200District 6200

• District Club Grant funds will only be paid to the club after the completion and submission of the final report with all receipts from the previous year

• Clubs must submit reports on the use of District Grant funds every 6 months and a final report within 30 days of a completed project including all receipts.

Maintaining QualificationMaintaining Qualification

• Follow the terms of the club MOU

• Fully implement stewardship and grant management practices to prevent misuse of funds

• Appoint a club member/committee to manage club qualification

Club Qualification ChecklistClub Qualification Checklist

What MOU requirements does your club already implement?

What requirements does your club need to implement?

What type of club members would be good choices to help implement the club MOU?

Thank youThank you

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