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2015
STEWARDSHIP
.. a way of life
Some insights into
By Sherif Wissa
RC Giza Metropolitan
2015
Outline
The
what, why, when and how
of Stewardship
 What is Stewardship?
 Why apply Stewardship?
 When Should we apply Stewardship?
 How can we apply Stewardship?
2015
Historical Background
From old English st鱈weard, "hall, household" + weard
warden, keeper"; corresponding to Dutch: stadhouder,
German Statthalter "place holder". The Old English
term st鱈weard is attested from the 11th century.
Modern Definition
It is the responsible management and oversight of grant
funds, which ensures that funds are used properly and
benefit populations in need.
STEWARDSHIP
2015
As stewards of The Rotary Foundation,
the trustees are responsible to the donors to
demonstrate that donations were used
appropriately.
STEWARDSHIP - WHY
2015
STEWARDSHIP - WHY
The trustees rely on the integrity of the
clubs and Rotarians engaged in project
implementation to ensure that funds are
used effectively for the purpose for which
they were given.
2015
Simply because its the right thing to do and it
is part of our integral mission and core beliefs.
Plus
A donor who understands that funds were used
in an appropriate and responsible manner is
more likely to give to the Foundation again to
support projects.
STEWARDSHIP - WHY
2015
?
ALWAYS
STEWARDSHIP - WHEN
2015
 Treating TRF funds as a sacred trust
 Competent and thorough supervision of
the project
 Standard business practice
 Reporting irregularity to TRF
 Implementing projects as approved
STEWARDSHIP - HOW
2015
 Qualification
 Report tracking
 Routine monitoring
 Investigating allegations
 Stewardship seminars
STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES
2015
 Provides clubs with financial and stewardship
controls for managing grant-funded activities
 Clubs need to qualify before applying for global
grants
Clubs should:
 Attend a Grant Management Seminar
 Read, sign, and submit the club MOU to the
district
QUALIFICATION
2015
 The club MOU is a binding agreement
between the club and its district. It
outlines Foundation requirements.
 By signing the MOU, the club agrees to
comply with the requirements.
CLUB MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
2015
The 4-Way Test
 Is it the truth?
 Is it fair to all concerned?
 Will it build goodwill and better
friendships?
 Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
STEWARDSHIP - HOW
2015
 Code of Conduct (previously Declaration
of Rotarians in Businesses and
Professions)
STEWARDSHIP - HOW
2015
As a Rotarian, I will:
1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal
and professional life.
2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations
with respect.
3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young
people, help those with special needs, and improve peoples
quality of life in my community and in the world.
4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary of other
Rotarians.
5. Not seek special business or professional advantages from
other Rotarians
ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCT
2015
As a Rotarian, I will:
1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my
personal and professional life.
2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their
occupations with respect.
3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor
young people, help those with special needs, and improve
peoples quality of life in my community and in the world.
4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary of other
Rotarians.
5. Not seek special business or professional advantages from
other Rotarians
ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCT
2015
 Service Above Self
 Beneficiaries should not contribute funds
to receive assistance.
 Club must keep accurate, detailed records
of donations.
 Reciprocal relationships should not be
formed.
 Funds should be used for intended
purpose.
STEWARDSHIP - HOW
2015
 Separate accounts should be established
for each grant
 Payment should be made to a bank
account opened specifically for the
project
 Project account name should be such
that it is easily identifiable with the club
and project
STEWARDSHIP - HOW
2015
 Financial review of projects
 Timely and complete reporting
STEWARDSHIP - HOW
2015
 Have Rotarians supervise each project
 Implement projects as approved
 Follow standard business practices
 Report irregularities
 Submit reports
 Retain documents
STEWARDSHIP - HOW
2015
WHY REPORT
 Share / celebrate successes
 Communicates accomplishments to TRF
 Demonstrates good use of funds
 Provides transparency
 Meets government requirements
 Offers lessons learned
2015
Financial Records
 Demonstrates that funds were used
effectively and efficiently
 Meets the conditions of the grant award
 Meets all legal requirements
 Embodies trust and opens the door for
future projects
2015
OUR ROLE
We should fulfill:
 Stewardship responsibilities
 Reporting responsibilities
 Partnership obligations
 Legal obligations to TRF and local
government
 Report misuse and suspected misuse of
funds to TRF
 Prevent inappropriate use of funds
2015
CLUB QUALIFICATION MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING  CLUB MOU
1. Club Qualification
2. Club Officer Responsibilities
3. Financial Management Plan
4. Bank Account Requirements
5. Report on Use of Grant Funds
6. Documents Retention
7. Reporting Misuse of Grant Funds
2015
MOU - Qualification
Upon successful completion of the
qualification requirements, the club will be
qualified for one Rotary year.
To maintain qualified status, the club must
comply with this MOU, any additional district
requirements, and all applicable TRF policies.
2015
The club is responsible for the use of funds
for club-sponsored grants, regardless of
who controls the funds.
Qualification may be suspended or revoked
for misuse or mismanagement of grant
funds
The club must cooperate with any financial,
grant, or operational audits.
MOU - Qualification
2015
MOU - Club Officer Responsibilities
 Club must appoint at least one member to
implement, manage, & maintain the Club
qualification
 Ensures that all TRF grants adhere to
stewardship measures & proper grant
management practices
 Ensures that all individuals involved in a grant
conduct their activities in a way that avoids any
actual or perceived conflict of interest
2015
MOU - Written Financial Management Plan
Must include procedures to:
 Maintain a standard set of accounts, a complete
record of all receipts and disbursements of grant
funds.
 Disburse grant funds, as appropriate.
 Maintain segregation of duties for handling funds.
 Establish an inventory system for equipment and
other assets purchased with grant funds, and
maintain records for items that are purchased,
produced, or distributed through grant activities.
 Ensure that all grant activities, including the
conversion of funds, comply with local law.
2015
MOU - Bank Account Requirements
 Must have a dedicated bank account used solely
for receiving & disbursing TRF grant funds.
 The club bank account must have a minimum of
two Rotarian signatories from the club for
disbursements
 Any interest earned must be documented and
used for eligible, approved grant activities, or
returned to TRF.
 Separate accounts for each club-sponsored grant.
2015
MOU - Bank Account Requirements
 Name of the account should clearly identify its
use for grant funds.
 Grant funds may not be deposited in
investment accounts such as mutual funds,
certificates of deposit, bonds, and stocks.
 Bank statements must be available to support
receipt and use of TRF grant funds.
 Club must maintain a written plan for
transferring custody of the bank accounts in the
event of a change in signatories.
2015
MOU  Reporting / Document Retention
 Project accomplishments
 Rotarian involvement
 Information on the beneficiary
 Statement of income and expenses
 Bank statement
2015
MOU  We WILL REPORT
 fraud
 forgery
 gross negligence
 endangerment of health, welfare, or safety
of beneficiaries
 Ineligible contributions
 use of funds for personal gain
2015
 undisclosed conflicts of interest
 monopolization of grant funds by
individuals
 report falsification
 overpricing
 acceptance of payments from beneficiaries
 illegal activities
 use of grant funds for ineligible purposes.
MOU  WE WILL REPORT
2015
CLUB QUALIFICATION MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING  CLUB MOU
1. Club Qualification
2. Club Officer Responsibilities
3. Financial Management Plan
4. Bank Account Requirements
5. Report on Use of Grant Funds
6. Documents Retention
7. Reporting Misuse of Grant Funds
2015
We now know What is Stewardship. we
further know Why we need it and When to
apply it.. and more importantly How to
apply it . not just in Rotary but in our lives.
Stewardship is a lifestyle of a Rotarian
Thank you
SESSION REVIEW
2015
TRF SEMINAR
Nov 29, 2014 - Cairo, Egypt
STEWARDSHIP
.. a way of life
Some insights into
By Sherif Wissa
RC of Giza Metropolitan

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  • 2. 2015 Outline The what, why, when and how of Stewardship What is Stewardship? Why apply Stewardship? When Should we apply Stewardship? How can we apply Stewardship?
  • 3. 2015 Historical Background From old English st鱈weard, "hall, household" + weard warden, keeper"; corresponding to Dutch: stadhouder, German Statthalter "place holder". The Old English term st鱈weard is attested from the 11th century. Modern Definition It is the responsible management and oversight of grant funds, which ensures that funds are used properly and benefit populations in need. STEWARDSHIP
  • 4. 2015 As stewards of The Rotary Foundation, the trustees are responsible to the donors to demonstrate that donations were used appropriately. STEWARDSHIP - WHY
  • 5. 2015 STEWARDSHIP - WHY The trustees rely on the integrity of the clubs and Rotarians engaged in project implementation to ensure that funds are used effectively for the purpose for which they were given.
  • 6. 2015 Simply because its the right thing to do and it is part of our integral mission and core beliefs. Plus A donor who understands that funds were used in an appropriate and responsible manner is more likely to give to the Foundation again to support projects. STEWARDSHIP - WHY
  • 8. 2015 Treating TRF funds as a sacred trust Competent and thorough supervision of the project Standard business practice Reporting irregularity to TRF Implementing projects as approved STEWARDSHIP - HOW
  • 9. 2015 Qualification Report tracking Routine monitoring Investigating allegations Stewardship seminars STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES
  • 10. 2015 Provides clubs with financial and stewardship controls for managing grant-funded activities Clubs need to qualify before applying for global grants Clubs should: Attend a Grant Management Seminar Read, sign, and submit the club MOU to the district QUALIFICATION
  • 11. 2015 The club MOU is a binding agreement between the club and its district. It outlines Foundation requirements. By signing the MOU, the club agrees to comply with the requirements. CLUB MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
  • 12. 2015 The 4-Way Test Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? STEWARDSHIP - HOW
  • 13. 2015 Code of Conduct (previously Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions) STEWARDSHIP - HOW
  • 14. 2015 As a Rotarian, I will: 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life. 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect. 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve peoples quality of life in my community and in the world. 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary of other Rotarians. 5. Not seek special business or professional advantages from other Rotarians ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCT
  • 15. 2015 As a Rotarian, I will: 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life. 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect. 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve peoples quality of life in my community and in the world. 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary of other Rotarians. 5. Not seek special business or professional advantages from other Rotarians ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCT
  • 16. 2015 Service Above Self Beneficiaries should not contribute funds to receive assistance. Club must keep accurate, detailed records of donations. Reciprocal relationships should not be formed. Funds should be used for intended purpose. STEWARDSHIP - HOW
  • 17. 2015 Separate accounts should be established for each grant Payment should be made to a bank account opened specifically for the project Project account name should be such that it is easily identifiable with the club and project STEWARDSHIP - HOW
  • 18. 2015 Financial review of projects Timely and complete reporting STEWARDSHIP - HOW
  • 19. 2015 Have Rotarians supervise each project Implement projects as approved Follow standard business practices Report irregularities Submit reports Retain documents STEWARDSHIP - HOW
  • 20. 2015 WHY REPORT Share / celebrate successes Communicates accomplishments to TRF Demonstrates good use of funds Provides transparency Meets government requirements Offers lessons learned
  • 21. 2015 Financial Records Demonstrates that funds were used effectively and efficiently Meets the conditions of the grant award Meets all legal requirements Embodies trust and opens the door for future projects
  • 22. 2015 OUR ROLE We should fulfill: Stewardship responsibilities Reporting responsibilities Partnership obligations Legal obligations to TRF and local government Report misuse and suspected misuse of funds to TRF Prevent inappropriate use of funds
  • 23. 2015 CLUB QUALIFICATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CLUB MOU 1. Club Qualification 2. Club Officer Responsibilities 3. Financial Management Plan 4. Bank Account Requirements 5. Report on Use of Grant Funds 6. Documents Retention 7. Reporting Misuse of Grant Funds
  • 24. 2015 MOU - Qualification Upon successful completion of the qualification requirements, the club will be qualified for one Rotary year. To maintain qualified status, the club must comply with this MOU, any additional district requirements, and all applicable TRF policies.
  • 25. 2015 The club is responsible for the use of funds for club-sponsored grants, regardless of who controls the funds. Qualification may be suspended or revoked for misuse or mismanagement of grant funds The club must cooperate with any financial, grant, or operational audits. MOU - Qualification
  • 26. 2015 MOU - Club Officer Responsibilities Club must appoint at least one member to implement, manage, & maintain the Club qualification Ensures that all TRF grants adhere to stewardship measures & proper grant management practices Ensures that all individuals involved in a grant conduct their activities in a way that avoids any actual or perceived conflict of interest
  • 27. 2015 MOU - Written Financial Management Plan Must include procedures to: Maintain a standard set of accounts, a complete record of all receipts and disbursements of grant funds. Disburse grant funds, as appropriate. Maintain segregation of duties for handling funds. Establish an inventory system for equipment and other assets purchased with grant funds, and maintain records for items that are purchased, produced, or distributed through grant activities. Ensure that all grant activities, including the conversion of funds, comply with local law.
  • 28. 2015 MOU - Bank Account Requirements Must have a dedicated bank account used solely for receiving & disbursing TRF grant funds. The club bank account must have a minimum of two Rotarian signatories from the club for disbursements Any interest earned must be documented and used for eligible, approved grant activities, or returned to TRF. Separate accounts for each club-sponsored grant.
  • 29. 2015 MOU - Bank Account Requirements Name of the account should clearly identify its use for grant funds. Grant funds may not be deposited in investment accounts such as mutual funds, certificates of deposit, bonds, and stocks. Bank statements must be available to support receipt and use of TRF grant funds. Club must maintain a written plan for transferring custody of the bank accounts in the event of a change in signatories.
  • 30. 2015 MOU Reporting / Document Retention Project accomplishments Rotarian involvement Information on the beneficiary Statement of income and expenses Bank statement
  • 31. 2015 MOU We WILL REPORT fraud forgery gross negligence endangerment of health, welfare, or safety of beneficiaries Ineligible contributions use of funds for personal gain
  • 32. 2015 undisclosed conflicts of interest monopolization of grant funds by individuals report falsification overpricing acceptance of payments from beneficiaries illegal activities use of grant funds for ineligible purposes. MOU WE WILL REPORT
  • 33. 2015 CLUB QUALIFICATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CLUB MOU 1. Club Qualification 2. Club Officer Responsibilities 3. Financial Management Plan 4. Bank Account Requirements 5. Report on Use of Grant Funds 6. Documents Retention 7. Reporting Misuse of Grant Funds
  • 34. 2015 We now know What is Stewardship. we further know Why we need it and When to apply it.. and more importantly How to apply it . not just in Rotary but in our lives. Stewardship is a lifestyle of a Rotarian Thank you SESSION REVIEW
  • 35. 2015 TRF SEMINAR Nov 29, 2014 - Cairo, Egypt STEWARDSHIP .. a way of life Some insights into By Sherif Wissa RC of Giza Metropolitan