Learn the important role that cadre members play in
advising grant applicants, ensuring proper stewardship
of Foundation funds, and promoting practices that lead to
stronger, more sustainable grant projects.
More than seventy members attended the CANQATE Annual General Meeting on October 6, 2016 at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Georgetown Guyana. Read the President's Report presented to members...
The core values are the guiding principles that dictate behavior and action. Core values can help people to know what is right from wrong; they can help organizations determine if they are on the right path and fulfilling their strategic goals; and they create an unwavering and unchanging guide to an organization’s identity.
Session 6.2 CGIAR gender evaluation results by Deborah Merrill SandsCGIAR
The purpose of the Diversity and Inclusion Conference is to draw attention to the areas where there is still room for improvement with respect to (gender) diversity and inclusion, and to find ways together to work on these improvements both in research and in the workplace.
HCC will be a leader in providing high quality, innovative education leading to student success and completion of workforce and academic programs. We will be responsive to community needs and drive economic development in the communities we serve.
More than seventy members attended the CANQATE Annual General Meeting on October 6, 2016 at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Georgetown Guyana. Read the President's Report presented to members...
The core values are the guiding principles that dictate behavior and action. Core values can help people to know what is right from wrong; they can help organizations determine if they are on the right path and fulfilling their strategic goals; and they create an unwavering and unchanging guide to an organization’s identity.
Session 6.2 CGIAR gender evaluation results by Deborah Merrill SandsCGIAR
The purpose of the Diversity and Inclusion Conference is to draw attention to the areas where there is still room for improvement with respect to (gender) diversity and inclusion, and to find ways together to work on these improvements both in research and in the workplace.
HCC will be a leader in providing high quality, innovative education leading to student success and completion of workforce and academic programs. We will be responsive to community needs and drive economic development in the communities we serve.
The improvement of performance in local government can further be enhanced by identifying skills development areas. Grant Thornton Learning Institute has embarked on a research to determine what factors impact the local government environment negatively and most common to local municipalities in various provinces in South Africa. The conclusion arrived at was that there is lack of consistency and maintenance of continuous improvement because of the high atrition rate causes by political influences. Secondly the failure to retain adequately trained staff has a negative impact to the economic growth and development.
HCC will be a leader in providing high quality, innovative education leading to student success and completion of workforce and academic programs. We will be responsive to community needs and drive economic development in the communities we serve.
The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers is a group of volunteer Rotarians who provide technical expertise and advice to Rotarians planning and implementing Rotary grant projects around the world. During this interactive session, attendees will learn the important role cadre members play within the Foundation, take away tips on how to develop strong grant projects, and ensure the proper stewardship of Foundation funds.
The Association for the Development of Pakistan (ADP) is a volunteer-driven, engaged venture philanthropy organization that works with promising nonprofits and funds carefully selected development projects across Pakistan.
This is our first board presentation and YTD update that we want to share with all our stakeholders.
http://developpakistan.org
Thinking About CSR in Practice: thoughts, tools and examplesWayne Dunn
Lecture delivered to the McGill Fasken Executive Program on Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy and Management, May 6-10, Cape Town South Africa. Professor Wayne Dunn, McGill University: Institute for the Study of International Development
Institute H: The Road to Becoming a Center of Excellence
Thursday, October 8, 9:00 am - 12:00 p.m., Executive C D
Lisa D'Adamo-Weinstein, Director, Academic Support
Northeast Center of SUNY Empire State College
Elaine Richardson, Retired Director, Academic Success Center
Clemson University
Laura Sanders, Assistant Dean, Student Success, College of Engineering
Valparaiso University
The purpose of the Centers of Excellence Designation Program is to:
promote professional standards of excellence for learning centers;
encourage centers to develop, maintain and assess quality programs and services to enhance student learning;
honor the history of established and unique learning centers; and
celebrate the outstanding achievements of centers that meet and exceed these standards.
This post-conference institute will walk participants through the rationale for the creation of the designation program;
review the criteria for evaluation and discuss the steps for completing an application. We will also share insights
gathered during the first two rounds of applications reviews to assist participants in developing a clear plan for how
they can best put together their own application
Green Funds 2.0 Nitty Gritty Of Campus Sustainability Fund ManagementMieko Ozeki
prepared by Mieko Ozeki, Katherine Walsh (UC Berkeley), Kevin Ordean (Northern Arizona University), Lilith Wyatt (McGill University), Melody Hartke (North American University), and McKenzie Beverage (University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign) and presented at the AASHE 2012 Conference.
A campus sustainability fund (also called green fund) is money available to campus community members for sustainability projects. Money for the fund may be from student fees, administrative budgets, or alumni donations and funding may be allocated in the form of grants or loans. Currently, there are over 175 green/sustainability funds in North America run by 155 institutions. Our goal as session leaders is to educate our audience beyond the basics of sustainability funds, by adhering to an overall theme of “So you have established a sustainability fund, what next?” We will cover case studies from six well-established sustainability funds and address key differences and patterns in how these funds have evolved in their management and processes.
Topics covered include: 1) strategies for soliciting sustainability projects; 2) criteria for projects: what can and cannot be funded; 3) project implementation plans and long-term support of projects beyond initial funding; 4) sustainability fund staffing and committee structures; 5) advising project leaders; and 6) and quantifying and reporting the metrics of funded projects.
Session leaders will break the 60–minute session into three 20-minute sections: (1) project solicitation and developing selection criteria with committees and staff; (2) project implementation, advising project leaders, and reporting structures; and (3) long-term integration of the fund and projects with institutional goals and structures. Each 20-minute section will include presentation from the session leaders and Q&A with the audience. The opening question we plan to answer is “What are we trying to accomplish with these funds?” and the concluding question we plan to answer is “What are the broad educational impacts of sustainability funds?” Post session we intend to create a white paper on best practices of managing a sustainability funds that will include case studies. This workshop is part of a series and a follow-up to Green Funds 1.0: Getting a Fund Started.
Concept & Definition
Global Perspective on Self-Assessment
Significance of SA in Quality Assurance
Objectives of Self-Assessment Exercise
Principles of Self-Assessment
Program Self-Assessment
During this session we will:
*Review importance of monitoring and evaluation
*Share overview of grant model evaluation plan
*Review methodologies used in previous evaluations
*Share plans for future evaluation methodologies
Community relations creating value for industry and communityWayne Dunn
Keynote presentation to the International Congress on Community Relations’ Global Forum in Lima, Peru, Aug. 2014. Discusses how community relations and CSR can create value for industry and community
To keep updated on postings and events go to www.csrtraininginstitute.com and sign up for the newsletter
The improvement of performance in local government can further be enhanced by identifying skills development areas. Grant Thornton Learning Institute has embarked on a research to determine what factors impact the local government environment negatively and most common to local municipalities in various provinces in South Africa. The conclusion arrived at was that there is lack of consistency and maintenance of continuous improvement because of the high atrition rate causes by political influences. Secondly the failure to retain adequately trained staff has a negative impact to the economic growth and development.
HCC will be a leader in providing high quality, innovative education leading to student success and completion of workforce and academic programs. We will be responsive to community needs and drive economic development in the communities we serve.
The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers is a group of volunteer Rotarians who provide technical expertise and advice to Rotarians planning and implementing Rotary grant projects around the world. During this interactive session, attendees will learn the important role cadre members play within the Foundation, take away tips on how to develop strong grant projects, and ensure the proper stewardship of Foundation funds.
The Association for the Development of Pakistan (ADP) is a volunteer-driven, engaged venture philanthropy organization that works with promising nonprofits and funds carefully selected development projects across Pakistan.
This is our first board presentation and YTD update that we want to share with all our stakeholders.
http://developpakistan.org
Thinking About CSR in Practice: thoughts, tools and examplesWayne Dunn
Lecture delivered to the McGill Fasken Executive Program on Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy and Management, May 6-10, Cape Town South Africa. Professor Wayne Dunn, McGill University: Institute for the Study of International Development
Institute H: The Road to Becoming a Center of Excellence
Thursday, October 8, 9:00 am - 12:00 p.m., Executive C D
Lisa D'Adamo-Weinstein, Director, Academic Support
Northeast Center of SUNY Empire State College
Elaine Richardson, Retired Director, Academic Success Center
Clemson University
Laura Sanders, Assistant Dean, Student Success, College of Engineering
Valparaiso University
The purpose of the Centers of Excellence Designation Program is to:
promote professional standards of excellence for learning centers;
encourage centers to develop, maintain and assess quality programs and services to enhance student learning;
honor the history of established and unique learning centers; and
celebrate the outstanding achievements of centers that meet and exceed these standards.
This post-conference institute will walk participants through the rationale for the creation of the designation program;
review the criteria for evaluation and discuss the steps for completing an application. We will also share insights
gathered during the first two rounds of applications reviews to assist participants in developing a clear plan for how
they can best put together their own application
Green Funds 2.0 Nitty Gritty Of Campus Sustainability Fund ManagementMieko Ozeki
prepared by Mieko Ozeki, Katherine Walsh (UC Berkeley), Kevin Ordean (Northern Arizona University), Lilith Wyatt (McGill University), Melody Hartke (North American University), and McKenzie Beverage (University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign) and presented at the AASHE 2012 Conference.
A campus sustainability fund (also called green fund) is money available to campus community members for sustainability projects. Money for the fund may be from student fees, administrative budgets, or alumni donations and funding may be allocated in the form of grants or loans. Currently, there are over 175 green/sustainability funds in North America run by 155 institutions. Our goal as session leaders is to educate our audience beyond the basics of sustainability funds, by adhering to an overall theme of “So you have established a sustainability fund, what next?” We will cover case studies from six well-established sustainability funds and address key differences and patterns in how these funds have evolved in their management and processes.
Topics covered include: 1) strategies for soliciting sustainability projects; 2) criteria for projects: what can and cannot be funded; 3) project implementation plans and long-term support of projects beyond initial funding; 4) sustainability fund staffing and committee structures; 5) advising project leaders; and 6) and quantifying and reporting the metrics of funded projects.
Session leaders will break the 60–minute session into three 20-minute sections: (1) project solicitation and developing selection criteria with committees and staff; (2) project implementation, advising project leaders, and reporting structures; and (3) long-term integration of the fund and projects with institutional goals and structures. Each 20-minute section will include presentation from the session leaders and Q&A with the audience. The opening question we plan to answer is “What are we trying to accomplish with these funds?” and the concluding question we plan to answer is “What are the broad educational impacts of sustainability funds?” Post session we intend to create a white paper on best practices of managing a sustainability funds that will include case studies. This workshop is part of a series and a follow-up to Green Funds 1.0: Getting a Fund Started.
Concept & Definition
Global Perspective on Self-Assessment
Significance of SA in Quality Assurance
Objectives of Self-Assessment Exercise
Principles of Self-Assessment
Program Self-Assessment
During this session we will:
*Review importance of monitoring and evaluation
*Share overview of grant model evaluation plan
*Review methodologies used in previous evaluations
*Share plans for future evaluation methodologies
Community relations creating value for industry and communityWayne Dunn
Keynote presentation to the International Congress on Community Relations’ Global Forum in Lima, Peru, Aug. 2014. Discusses how community relations and CSR can create value for industry and community
To keep updated on postings and events go to www.csrtraininginstitute.com and sign up for the newsletter
Lisa D'Adamo-Weinstein
Director of Academic Support
Northeast Center of SUNY Empire State College
Elaine Richardson
Director, Academic Success Center, Retired
Clemson University
Laura Sanders
Assistant Dean, Student Success
College of Engineering
Valparaiso University
The purpose of the Centers of Excellence Designation Program is to: ••• honor the history of established and unique learning centers; and • celebrate the outstanding achievements of centers that meet and exceed these standards. This post-conference institute will walk participants through the rationale for the creation of the designation program; review the criteria for evaluation and the steps for application. We will address relevant theories and best practices in learning center management, encouraging participants to reflect on their own centers and what they they can do to measure up to excellence in the field of learning assistance and academic support.
promote professional standards of excellence for learning centers;
encourage centers to develop, maintain and assess quality programs and services to enhance student learning;
honor the history of established and unique learning centers; and
celebrate the outstanding achievements of centers that meet and exceed these standards.
Life as a ShelterBox Response Team Member: In the FieldElizabeth Toms
What happens when ShelterBox hits the ground after a
crisis? Hear stories directly from a response team member,
and learn about ShelterBox’s impact on the people who
need help. You’ll also find out more about how Rotary and
ShelterBox work together to link communities around the
world, and how you can get involved.
The 2016 Council on Legislation voted to hold a separate,
annual Council on Resolutions. This council will meet online
every year to vote on proposed resolutions, which express
opinions and make recommendations to the Board. Learn
more about the Council on Resolutions, and what it will look
like.
Rotary clubs from North America and India are partnering
with community newspapers and schools to provide
economically disadvantaged children with access to quality
reading resources. Learn how the projects are helping communities and raising awareness about Rotary in the process.
Vocational Service and Appreciation: Enhance Member EngagementElizabeth Toms
Through the lens of the second object of Rotary, explore the
role vocational service plays in membership development
and retention. Share and learn strategies for using vocational
service to strengthen your club. We’ll discuss best practices
for recognizing ethical businesses, along with the skills,
talents, and resources that members bring to Rotary.
Where do your Rotary dues go? Many of us are curious, so
let’s learn how paying your dues helps make it possible for
clubs, districts, and Rotary International to create lasting
change in our communities and the world.
Rotary Friendship Exchange: Enhancing The Rotary Experience Through Internati...Elizabeth Toms
On a Rotary Friendship Exchange, you’re never just a tourist.
You’re promoting greater international understanding,
building stronger cross-cultural relationships, enjoying
opportunities to explore vocations abroad, and even
developing international service partnerships. Get inspired
by previous exchange participants, meet prospective
partners, and get involved as a host or visitor.
Rotary Community Corps: Community Solutions for Community ChallengesElizabeth Toms
A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a group of nonRotarians who share our commitment to service. RCC
members plan and carry out projects in their communities
and support local Rotary club efforts. Nearly 9,000 RCCs in
92 countries are working to develop future leaders. Learn
about the role of RCCs in community development, how to
establish an RCC, and how to partner with RCCs on projects.
Learn how to successfully promote Rotary through social
media with tools, tips, and techniques for building audiences
and engagement. We’ll discuss current social media trends
and cover advertising, types of content to post, and how you
can handle a social media crisis.
Be part of a conversation about Rotary’s future — in 2020
and beyond. What challenges does our organization face,
and what opportunities can we seize going forward? We’ll
discuss the charge of the Strategic Planning Committee as it
works to develop the next vision for Rotary.
You probably have a club website, but are you using it to its
full potential? Rotary’s web team will talk about writing
content and telling stories to inspire your members and
intrigue potential Rotarians.
Establishing and Maintaining a Successful Paul Harris SocietyElizabeth Toms
The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and
friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute $1,000
or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or
approved global grants. Learn how you can help achieve the
Foundation’s goal of establishing a Paul Harris Society in
each district, or work to maintain those that already exist.
Does your Rotary club have more than 125 members? Do you
struggle to keep everyone engaged and appeal to potential
Rotarians? Come share challenges and best practices with
members and leaders from other large clubs.
New Club Flexibility: How Can It Attact and Keep MembersElizabeth Toms
How can your club be more attractive to prospective
members, and what can you do to keep your members? How
can Rotary remain a priority when everyone has limited
time? This session will explore club successes and consider
what “flexibility” means. You’ll learn how your club might
benefit from increased flexibility and get ideas for the
coming year. You’ll also hear about changes you may need to
make to your bylaws to accommodate your innovations.
Best Practices To Strengthen Annual Fund GivingElizabeth Toms
Whether you’re a future club president, Rotary Foundation
committee chair, or just passionate about fundraising, this
session will teach you about the Annual Fund and how to
establish or promote a culture of philanthropy in your club.
We’ll discuss ways to encourage first-time donors and thank
and recognize people who give.
Raising Funds, Engaging Members, Doing Good in the WorldElizabeth Toms
Fundraising for The Rotary Foundation can be fun and
inspiring, and come with personal benefits. Interested?
Join us to explore strategies for engaging members, creating
innovative campaigns, recognizing and connecting with
potential donors, and effectively sharing our story: Rotarians
and The Rotary Foundation are Doing Good in the World.
Until All Are Free: Our Next Steps in the Fight to End SlaveryElizabeth Toms
Engage your community in the movement to end modern
slavery. International Justice Mission (IJM) invites Rotary
clubs everywhere to partner in the fight for freedom. Join
us to learn how Rotarians and IJM are partnering to end
slavery.
If you have some experience with global grants and a firm
grasp on the basics, this session is for you. Learn how to
take the next steps toward developing a quality global grant
project, including conducting needs assessments and
making sure your project aligns with the areas of focus goals.
Leading Your Club to Greatness: 2017-18 Club PresidentsElizabeth Toms
What’s your path to success? Join your fellow presidents-elect and Rotary leaders as we exchange experiences and
ideas to help accelerate clubs toward a successful year. Scale
up to greatness as we share a common vision and motivation
for the coming year and beyond.
Corporate Sponsorship and Cause Marketing at the Club and District LevelsElizabeth Toms
Let’s discuss how Rotary clubs and districts can leverage
corporate support through local sponsorship and cause
marketing. Learn about different types of cause marketing
campaigns and how to package and price sponsorships.
You’ll also gain insight into what potential sponsors are
looking for, and understand Rotary’s guidelines on brand
usage as well as legal and financial considerations.
Improving Germany's Refugee Camps, One Global Grant at a TimeElizabeth Toms
Tens of thousands of refugees have temporarily settled in
Berlin in the last couple of years. Learn how an American
Rotarian, a German Rotarian, and a Rotary Peace Fellow
who had never met in person connected via email, then
applied for a global grant to provide health care for people
forced to flee their homes. Hear about the challenges they
faced and the progress they’re making to improve lives for
those in Berlin’s refugee camps.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
4. Quality Assurance in Rotary Foundation Programs
Stewardship Programmatic
Quality
Cadre Tools—
• AoF Expertise
• Project Design Skills
• Program Evaluation
• Technical Assistance/Coaching
• Technical and Onsite Reviews
• Financial Audit
Community Assessment
Sustainability
M&E
Grant Application/
Screening Process
5. • Professional program evaluator (M&E) 45 years
• Some expertise in all Areas of Focus, except WASH
• Vocational Training Teams (VTT)
• Evaluating Peace and Conflict Programs
• IT Administrator, 85,000-student college district
• M&E for Rotary Family Health Days
• Proposal writing
My Background
7. Who are the Cadre?
A group of volunteer Rotarians who possess
professional expertise in Rotary’s six areas of focus.
8. The Purpose of the Cadre
Provide technical expertise and support to
Rotarians planning and implementing TRF grant
projects around the world
•Ensure stewardship of grant funds
•Assist the Trustees
•Advise Rotarians
10. Grant Application and Project Advising
Cadre members offer grant application guidance
and assistance with:
• Community Assessments
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Rotary Grant model
• Sustainable project planning
11. At the Project Site
Cadre members spend about
3 days on site meeting with:
• Rotarian grant sponsors
• Project beneficiaries
• Partnering organizations
• Observing project implementation
• Sharing knowledge, best practices, and providing
feedback
12. Cadre Members in Action: Dr. Dennis Addo
Area of Focus:
Disease Prevention and
Treatment
Expertise and Background:
Community health, epidemiological research,
disease surveillance
13. Recruitment Needs
• Central America & Southeast Asia
• Health professionals
• Education and Literacy
• Water and Sanitation experts
• Community development professionals
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Community Assessment
14. Want to Learn More?
Need advice or guidance on a project?
Interested in joining the cadre or want to learn
more?
Visit www.rotary.org/en/cadre-technical-advisers
E-mail cadre@rotary.org
16. Why I Joined the Cadre
• To keep abreast with local content in all
groups I serve / work with
• To support the processes of TRF, ensuring
professional work .
• To support Rotary clubs doing projects, which
fosters the sustainability principles .
17. Professional Skills
• Bsc- Chemical , MBA- Projects Mgt, Msc -Quality Mgt
• PG-Diploma – IWRM, PG-Certficate in Internal
Auditing
• Writing of Project Documents and Technical / business
Proposals
• Development and implementation of baseline studies,
surveys, assessments and evaluations.
• Water and sanitation projects and WASH-
programming
18. Professional Experience
• Supported over 28 Rotary Clubs in Projects
development-WASH projects (Uganda, Kenya &
Tanzania).
• Conducted Cadre visits on 6 WASH projects in
Districts 9211 & 9212
• Supported the process of Wash-in-Schools (WinS)
manuals development
• Cadre group moderator on WASH in 2016-17.
19. The Role of the Cadre in
Global Grant Advising
• It is the responsibility of cadre members to be
knowledgeable of the Rotary Grants program
• Cadre members are in a unique position to
guide Rotarians in areas of focus or financial
management
• Cadre members can recommend further
resources and expertise
20. My Global Grant Advising Experiences - Issues
Problem of Ownership & Management of institutional latrines (the
schools do not have a budget for operation and maintenance)
Abuse and vandalism of water points & latrines (e.g. stealing of vent
pipes & taps on hand washing facility)
Inadequate hygiene promotion materials in communities & schools
Lack of coordination among the stakeholders involved in water,
sanitation and hygiene provision
Some SMCs are not committed to school sanitation and hygiene
education activities
Absence or dormant WASH committees
Limited investments in WASH capex.
21. My Global Grant Advising Experiences - Processes
• The Needs assessment done with community
• The feasibility study needs to examine different
options towards making recommendations in
terms of:
Technical options
Level of service options (Demand)
Water services provider option
Financial arrangements
Training and capacity building support
required to ensure sustainable water and
sanitation services
22. My Global Grant Advising Experiences – Processes
Planning Phase
Design
Phase
Implementation
Phase
Operations,
and Mentoring
Phase
Project
Approved
Project
Cycle
Commissioning
Evaluation
Ongoing service provision
23. Infrastructure life cycle
Planned life span of the infrastructure
Extension and
upgrading
Decommissioning
Commissioning
On-going life of the water and sanitation services
Project
cycle Rehabilitation
Decommissioning
My Global Grant Advising Experiences – Processes
24. My Global Grant Advising Experiences - Systems
Inputs Systems
Baseline/Needs assessment
MOU’s /Stakeholder
engagement
Procurement
Implementation
Inventory & Logistics
Financial systems
Capacity building system
Monitoring/progress report
Output Systems
Final reports
Project Audits
Impact Evaluation
27. My Global Grant Advising -Stakeholders Engagement
• Due diligence process for corporate(s) / NGOs
• Stake holders Mapping for the project
• Stake holders dialogue
• Roles and Responsibilities for each group
• Project milestones and scorecard
29. Why I Joined the Cadre
• Stewardship of Foundation funds - reinforce quality of TRF
• Vocational service: using my professional expertise,
experiences
• Opportunities to learn, develop connections & relationships
• Opportunities to support Rotarians, clubs for success
30. Professional Skills and Experience
• 30 years as an
educator
• Developed,
implemented,
managed Culture of
Reading Program
(CORP), Guatemala
• Literacy Chair for
my district
31. The Role of the Cadre Site Visitor
• Studying the Project Documentation
• Meeting with the project stakeholders
• Rotarian sponsors
• Beneficiaries
• Cooperating Organizations
• Providing Feedback and Recommendations
• Site Visit Feedback Meeting
• Reporting back to TRF
32. My Cadre Site Visit Experiences
• Why are Cadre Visits important?
• Establish personal connections between
TRF and Rotarians
• Professional Expertise
• Pose objective questions
• Assist Rotarians to develop projects for
the long term (how Rotarians might be
actively involved)
37. The Rotary Foundation
(A) DISTRICT GRANTS
Support clubs to do any worthwhile projects
for benefit of community.
(B) GLOBAL GRANTS
Align with one or more of Rotary’s "Area of
Focus".
Should be sustainable & measurable.
Should be host community driven.
Responsible for reporting to TRF on the use of
Grant funds periodically.
Foundation reserves right to review,
conduct an audit, send a monitor to
ensure transparency.
38. Protecting TRF’s Grant Investments
Relevance of Cadre members
Application & Project Adviser
Technical Reviewer
Site Visitor
Auditor
39. Professional Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Law – Delhi University - 1980
Chartered Accountant (CPA) - 1982
Senior Partner of M/S Ghosh Kanna & Co (GKC)
30 years of financial and management review experience
World Bank, USAID, and other NGOs
Cadre membership provides opportunity to utilize
professional skills and expertise to strengthen TRF and
promote stewardship
40. Professional Skills and Experience
Why audits are important ?
Financial management advice.
Address common errors committed.
Personal experience comes into play.
41. The Role of the Cadre Auditor
Host Rotarians manage grant funds transparently.
Ensure separate low/no-interest bearing account opened for grant funds.
MOU completed if working with a Cooperative agency.
Host sponsor has a financial management plan that includes keeping
receipts & records of financial documents, communications and inventory.
Assess if any income accrued to the project and its treatment.
For every planned purchase, price quotations from three different vendors.
Ensure project is free of conflict of interest.
Preferably accounts should be audited annually.
42. My Cadre Audit Experiences
TRF CADRE SITE VISIT TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT
Provision of medicines/supplements to children and lactating mothers.
Provision of a Van for transporting doctors and medicines to the villages.
43. My Cadre Audit Experiences
DONATION OF VAN FOR TRANSPORTING
DOCTORS/MEDICINES TO THE VILLAGE HOSPITAL
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52. CADRE: WHO WE ARE (October 2015) 1
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION CADRE OF TECHNICAL ADVISERS
Who we are and what we do
The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers provides assistance and technical
expertise to Rotarians planning and implementing projects, ensures the proper
stewardship of Foundation grant funds, and assists Foundation trustees in the funding
process. The cadre is composed of volunteer Rotarians from around the world who are
familiar with the grant program and who also have technical and professional expertise
in one or more of Rotary’s six areas of focus.
THE ROLE OF THE CADRE__________________________________________________
Cadre members are involved in planning, monitoring, and evaluating humanitarian
grant projects in the following ways:
• Application and project adviser assists with global grant applications and
the implementation of projects.
• Technical reviewer assists Foundation staff by evaluating the technical
feasibility of grant applications. These are desk reviews that do not involve travel.
• Site visitor evaluates the technical feasibility of a proposed project (advance
site visitor) or the implementation of an ongoing project (interim monitor).
These assignments involve travel to the project site and meetings with the
sponsors, residents of the benefiting community, and representatives of any
cooperating organizations.
• Auditor evaluates the financial management and oversight of grant funds. These
assignments, which include random, routine, targeted, and operational audits,
involve travel to the project site as well as meetings with the relevant
stakeholders.
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ENGLISH (EN)
53. CADRE: WHO WE ARE (October 2015) 2
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR________________________________________________
The cadre assignment process involves multiple factors, with preference given to
members who best meet the following criteria:
• Experience – Appropriate technical expertise and familiarity with Foundation
grant programs
• Language skills – Ability to communicate in the language spoken at the project
site
• Cost-effectiveness – Proximity to the project site
• Quality of evaluations – For members who have completed cadre
assignments, a history of submitting high-quality evaluations within the
requested time frame
• Cultural familiarity – Understanding of the culture of the project site and
benefiting community
HOW YOU CAN HELP_______________________________________________________
We need Rotarians in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia in all
areas of focus, particularly experts in the following areas:
• Agriculture, small enterprise development, vocational training, or adopt-a-village
projects
• Medicine and health care, including doctors, nurses, midwives, and public health
workers (especially women)
• Water and sanitation in schools, hygiene education, or water and sanitation
advocacy
• Community health care training, mobile health care technology, or infectious
disease control
• Teacher training or curriculum development that incorporates technology
Want to join us? Email cadre@rotary.org for more information.