We’ve all seen fundraisers created on peer-to-peer platforms, but they are not exclusive to Rotary like Raise for Rotary is. Members, donors, and participants use Raise for Rotary to support The Rotary Foundation by creating fundraisers for birthdays, anniversaries, athletic challenges, and events like World Polio Day. It’s mobile-friendly, making it easy to post fundraisers and updates on social media to expand support for a favourite Rotary cause. Fundraisers in your community have already raised more than AU$65,000 and created 89 fundraisers via the Raise for Rotary platform.
Steve Bennett, of the Rotary E-club of Australia Nomads, raised a total of $6,650 for the World Fund via his 1,000km Walk for the World. On July 7, 2023, he set out on a pilgrimage from Wimborne Minster in Dorset, England, to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, covering more than 1,300km in between. He turned 68 during his 61-day adventure.
“The support and donations I received along the way provided that additional motivation to keep going when the going got tough,” said Steve.
“I chose the World Fund for donations because it provides flexibility to be used where it is needed most. It is the primary funding source for global grants, which support international and Australian activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes.”
During COVID lockdowns, members of the Rotary Club of Carlingford, NSW, used Raise for Rotary for The Rotary Foundation’s peacebuilding and conflict prevention activities via a Walk for International Day of Peace.
“We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life,” said club member Trudy Stevenson.
“As a humanitarian organisation, peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe that when people work to create peace in their communities, change can have a global effect.
“We had been in lockdown for months, but we could go out and walk each day and make a donation to The Rotary Foundation for projects that focus on building peace in the world.”
Raise for Rotary is available worldwide in English and accepts 12 currencies, including Australian dollars. To see how the platform can assist in your club’s next fundraising campaign, visit raise.rotary.org.
Support our Foundation on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global movement for charities and individuals to come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving. On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, join the community of donors that support Rotary projects around the world by making an online gift to The Rotary Foundation. Online giving is a fast, secure way to help families and communities that need it most.
Plan ahead to make a special gift and share your support on social media. The top clubs in fundraising, participation and online giving will be featured on My Rotary.
In 2022, The Rotary Foundation raised more than $1,111,000 in support of Giving Tuesday.
Raise for Rotary Features
Multiple ways to share with your peers. In addition to social media and email sharing, this fundraising tool allows you to download a unique QR code linked to your fundraising page to include
on materials and displays at events.
Rotary donor credit. Anyone who gives through Raise for Rotary using the email address they use for other Rotary functions, such as their My Rotary account, will receive Rotary giving credit and recognition.
Less fees. Unlike some external fundraising platforms that have additional processing fees, more of the funds you raise through Raise for Rotary go directly towards Doing Good in the World.
Over the past three years, Raise for Rotary has made an impact with more than 2,200 custom fundraisers, which have generated more than US$1.6 million for our Foundation including the World Fund, Polio Fund, Disaster Response Fund, and Rotary’s areas of focus.
MAIN PICTURE: Steve Bennett, of the Rotary E-club of Australia Nomads, raised a total of $6,650 for the World Fund via his 1,000km Walk for the World.