Hello Rotarians,

This Rotary Year our District would like for every Rotarian to donate to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) by way of Rotary Direct. Rotary Direct is an invaluable tool and precise method for Rotarians to contribute to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). This program makes it incredibly easy for members to support vital initiatives in various ways, including donations to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, and the Endowment Funds. You have the option to set up your contributions to be deducted monthly, quarterly, or annually, accommodating a variety of giving preferences with several types of credit cards accepted.

To enroll in Rotary Direct, you can easily follow these straightforward steps:

1. Start by visiting the official Rotary website at rotary.org. If you have already enrolled then go directly to My Rotary. Enrolling in My Rotary is very helpful for many reasons. But for the sake of getting into and started with Rotary Direct, go to Rotary.org and in the general screen there is a line of topics across the page above the picture. Choose the 2nd column ‘Get Involved’. The last topic is: ‘ways to give’. After the large section of ‘give where need is greatest’ are topic boxes. Go to the second line of topic boxes where it says ‘Give Today’. The center box is ‘Recurrent Giving’. Open it. There is Rotary Direct. Once there, enrolling by following the instructions provided is fairly straightforward.
2. There are four areas. Annual Fund is what Generates Paul Harris Fellow Designation as well as how the District gets its money for grants. As your Annual Fund chair, of course I recommend it.
3. Then you choose the frequency and that works best for you—whether you prefer to contribute monthly, quarterly, or annually. You can select the exact date or dates if you want. So, it can commemorate major milestones in your life.
4. Lastly, you select the type of credit card you wish to use for these donations.

Contributing to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund through Rotary Direct is not only a straightforward and efficient way to track your contributions, but it also ensures that The Rotary Foundation can rely on your regular support for its work in the world. Each contribution, no matter the size, plays a vital role in sustaining our projects and initiatives that uplift communities, eradicate disease, foster education, and promote peace.

Utilizing Rotary Direct allows you to simplify your giving and ensures that your contributions are directed where they are most needed. As we engage with the challenges facing our world, let’s all embrace “The Magic of Rotary” in our efforts to create impactful change through charitable contributions. Your support is invaluable as we strive to make a difference, one act of kindness at a time!

You can conveniently download the Rotary Direct form from the following link: RotaryDirectForm.pdf. This option is perfect for those who may prefer not to work online, allowing you to print out the form and fill it out by hand. When completing the form, make sure to include your Rotary International (RI) number, your club number, and your district number 5330. This information is essential to ensure that all parties receive the appropriate credit for your donation. Once completed, simply mail the form to process your contribution effectively. This method maintains your commitment to Rotary while accommodating your preferences for giving!