Does Your Employer Match Rotary Contributions?

 

Micah Topel, Beaver Dam Club, inquired about employer matching gifts for donations to The Rotary Foundation. BP Foundation is matching Micah’s contribution. It is a great reminder that Rotarians can double the impact of contributions through your employer’s matching gift program.
 
In addition, Foundation Recognition Points for the matching gift can be credited toward your next Paul Harris Fellow. It also counts toward your club’s Foundation goals.
 
  1. Here is how it works. Download the Rotary Foundation Contribution Form at https://my.rotary.org/en/document/contribution-form-rotary-foundation.
  2. Complete the name of your employer  Your employer is the Donor. Complete this form along with any documentation required by your company.
  3. Add your Donor ID number where indicated. You can find that number at My Profile on My Rotary.
  4. Have your employer mail their check along with the Contribution Form to The Rotary Foundation. The address is at the bottom of the form.
 
The Rotary Support Center can assist you with detailed questions: (866) 976-8279. Thanks again, Micah, for inspiring Rotarians to investigate this opportunity.

District Grants

Mayville Completes Disc Golf Project – The Mayville Rotary Disc Golf Course is now open in Fireman’s Park. In partnership with the City of Mayville Parks Department, this new recreational option can be played by people of all ages. All you need to do is show up with a flying disc to enjoy your Annual Fund/SHARE contributions at work through the District 6250 District Grant program. Thanks to the Mayville Club for sharing their story and pictures.
 
 
 
The Fort Atkinson Club has received a $1,680 District Grant for a Clean Water Project in Baranguay Tigum, Philippines. In partnership with the Interact Club at Fort Atkinson High School, this project will install seven water pumps to provide clean drinking water for 1,607 residents of the community.
 
The Madison West Towne Middleton Club has received a $3,750 District Grant to provide training for three community health workers (CHW) in partnership with the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness. The training will qualify the CHWs to provide services in publicly funded health programs.   
 
District Grant Reports Due May 15Clubs receiving District Grants during the 2021-22 Rotary year are required to file final reports by May 15. These reports will be used to help share the impact of Rotarian contributions to the Annual Fund/SHARE program. The reports are also critical to close the District Grant process to access District Designated Funds for grants during the 2022-23 year. Reports should be sent to D6250Grants@gmail.com.
 
 
District Grant Applications Due May 25 – District Grant applications for projects during the year starting July 1 are due by May 25. Application materials are available on the District 6250 website under the Foundation tab. There will be more than $90,000 available for District Grants again this year. Now is the time for project planning and drafting an application to ensure your club has an opportunity to receive matching funds for qualified projects. Contact D6250Grants@gmail.com with questions.
 
     
Dwight Heaney
Rotary Club of Fort Atkinson
District 6250 Foundation Committee Chair

Global Grants

Solomon Ochieng, 6250-Sponsored Peace Fellow and Partner
 
Since completing his Peace Fellowship in Thailand (https://www.rotarychula.org/), Solomon Ochieng has been busy putting his knowledge to work.  Solomon works at DAY AFRICA, helping women escape human trafficking and become self-sufficient. Learn more at https://www.deyi-k.org/
Day Africa’s micro farming programs serve young women living in the poor rural communities in western Kenya.  Through a micro-farming model, they are addressing this critical situation by providing an alternative source of livelihood for women by training them in soybean production for commercial purposes.
 
Each $30 micro-farming donation provides women 25 kilograms of fertilizer, $40 provides quality soybean seeds, $50 provides pesticides and herbicides, and $20 provides ongoing support to ensure improved yield at harvest, and access to ready markets for their crops.
 
If you are interested in learning more and exploring opportunities to make an impact in anti-slavery service with our 6250 partner Solomon, please contact him via email at oderosolomon84@gmail.com. He is happy to arrange a Zoom presentation for your club or club committee.