Rotary Direct – An easy way to give
Jason Beever, our Foundation Chair, spoke to us about the Rotary Foundation, Every Rotarian Every year, and Rotary Direct, an easy means of contributing to the Foundation on a recurring basis.
The Foundation manages several funds: the Annual Share Fund, which is used to fund District and Global projects sponsored by Rotary clubs around the world; the Endowment Fund, from which a portion of earnings are used to support grants and programs; the PolioPlus Fund, which supports Rotary’s work to achieve a polio-free world; and funds to support specific causes like promoting world peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education, growing local economies and saving mothers and children.
Jason, with assistance from Mike Foley, showed us how easy it is to give on line and to set up recurring donations through Rotary Direct. Steve Rand then shared some exciting news. Between now and June 30, the Club will match up to $100 for anyone who donates to the Rotary Foundation. In addition, to encourage participation in Rotary Direct, the easiest way to give on a recurring basis, the Club will contribute an additional $25 for those who sign up for Rotary Direct. These matches will be made in the member’s name and count in progress toward the Paul Harris Society.
Giving on line or signing up for Rotary Direct using a credit card or branded debit card is easy:
- Go to www.rotary.org/myrotary
- Click on the Sign in/Register link at the top of the page to sign in or register on the site
Note: This is a different account from your ClubRunner account which you use to sign into our Club webpage. You will use the email address at which you receive the Scribbler (the address which Rotary has on file for you) and pick a password.
- Once logged in, at the home page click on the blue Give button near the top of the page on the right
- Select the area to which you want to contribute, then click on the Give Now button
- Select from the Fund options and click Continue at the bottom of the page
- Enter your gift details
- To enroll in Rotary Direct, select a recurring frequency from the drop down menu. You can select monthly, quarterly or annual.
- Click Continue
- Enter your Billing Information
- Select the card type from the drop down new
- Click Continue
- Review your information and click Continue to proceed to payment
- Complete payment information, and click Continue
- Review and Submit your payment
You may also sign up by opening, completing, printing, and mailing the enrollment form: Rotary Direct Enrollment Form . Directions and contact information can be found on this form.