Top Things You Need to Know about Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)

TOP THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR (EREY)

3 November 2016

10:00 – 11:00 CST

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YOU WILL:

• Receive an overview of the Annual Fund and an update on Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)

• Hear why two Rotarians support the Annual Fund

• Learn tips for increasing giving in your district

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THE ANNUAL FUND

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EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR

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HOW WE FUND PROGRAMS

The Annual Fund-SHARE System

50%World Fund

50%District Designated Fund

(DDF)

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CLUB RECOGNITION

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WHY DO I SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND?

• Blessed

• Thankful

• Impact

• Focus

• Commitment

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ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND

• Goals

• Team

• Communications

• Appreciation

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MAKE ROTARY YOUR CHARITY OF CHOICE!

Needs identified and implemented by Rotarians

• Global network of compassionate volunteers

• Rotarian driven

• Local and international activities

• Diligent oversight of funds

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US$100 HELPS PROVIDE

School supplies

Malaria tests

Water-hygiene training

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HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

• Become a donor yourself

• Volunteer for a local project

• Educate your club about The Rotary Foundation

• Share your Rotary story

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STRENGTHENING GIVING IN YOUR CLUB

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SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES

• Use of Foundation money boxes-$2 per week

• Sign up for Rotary Direct or use a monthly Debit from bank account

• Give through your club or directly to The Rotary Foundation

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HOW YOU CAN GET OTHERS INVOLVED

• Be enthusiastic!

• Lead by example

• Emphasize tax deductibility

• Keep the message relevant

• ASK and Thank!

• Emphasize use of funds for local club projects

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TOP FOUR STAFF TIPS

1. Share your Rotary story

2. Inspire others to give

3. Appoint a club Foundation chair

4. Know your own donor history

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Questions?

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RESOURCES

• Your Donor History Report

• Annual Fund page on Rotary.org

• Every Rotarian Every Year Brochure

• The Rotary Foundation Reference guide

• Foundation Facts card

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ACTION ITEMS

• Share what you learned

• Promote giving to the Annual Fund this month

• Support the Annual Fund

• Run your donor history report

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THANK YOU!

www.rotary.org/give

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APPENDIX 1: UNDERSTSANDING THE CLUB RECOGNITION SUMMARY

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APPENDIX 2: UNDERSTANING YOUR DONOR HISTORY REPORT