2012 LCIF District and MD Coordinator Orientation LIONS CLUBS
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION September - October 2012
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Overview 1.LCIF Overview 2.Your role as LCIF Coordinator
3.Leadership and Working Relationships 4.LCIF Education and
Promotion 5.Encouraging LCIF Fundraising 6.Resources Available
7.Next steps 2
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Your Foundation - LCIF Overview We Change Lives Everyday,
Everywhere
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LCIF at a Glance Official charitable Foundation of Lions Clubs
International Supports humanitarian efforts of clubs Provides grant
funding for large-scale projects US$30-$50 million awarded each
year More than US$789 million awarded since 1968
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Four Pillars of Service Provides Disaster Relief Serves Youth
Saves Sight Meets Humanitarian Needs
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Providing Disaster Relief First grant LCIF awarded was for
disaster flooding LCIF provides short term and long term relief
More than 3,000 emergency grants Awarded US$85 million over the
past 10 years for disaster relief A few examples are: $21 million
for Japan earthquake $15 million for South Asian Tsunami $5 million
Hurricane Katrina
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Saving Sight SightFirst: LCIFs blindness prevention program
Improved or restored vision for 30 million people Improved eye care
for hundreds of millions Mission to eliminate avoidable blindness
Lions have mobilized US$415 million We Care. We Serve. We
Accomplish.
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Serving Youth We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish. Providing life
skills through the Lions Quest program Building or equipping youth
centers such as schools, orphanages or day cares Supporting
vocational training for youth
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Meeting Humanitarian Needs Empowering those with disabilities
Special Olympics Opening Eyes Program Training and Services for
people with disabilities Addressing global health issues Diabetes
prevention Measles vaccinations We Care. We Serve. We
Accomplish.
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LCIF Donations and Grants
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Your Role as LCIF Coordinator
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Position Description 12 Be an ambassador for LCIF in your
district or multiple district Chosen for leadership ability and
commitment to humanitarian service Nominated by LCIF Steering
Committee member Appointed for a multi-year term by the LCIF
Chairperson Help create a stronger LCIF Join a worldwide network of
900+ volunteer coordinators Report directly to the LCIF Steering
Committee
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Roles and Responsibilities 1.LCIF Education and Promotion
a.Give LCIF presentations at club meetings, zone/region/district
events, etc. b.Promote LCIF through media c.Educate Lions on
grants, impact of LCIF, programs, new initiatives, etc. d.Collect
photos and stories from LCIF-supported events and share with
headquarters staff for global promotion 2.LCIF Fundraising
a.Encourage Lions and clubs to give to LCIF annually b.Identify
potential donors c.Assist with the submitting of funds and LCIF
recognition applications 3.MDCs: Lead your District Team a.Recruit
District LCIF Coordinators for a multi-year term b.Train the
coordinators through webinars or face to face training sessions
c.Lead your LCIF Coordinator Team with regular communication,
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Roles and Responsibilities LCIF Coordinators role is critical
for the long-term health of our international foundation: 1.LCIF
Education and Promotion When Lions learn about the impact of their
donations on peoples lives, both close to home and abroad, they are
more likely to give and see their support of LCIF as an extension
of their service. 2.LCIF Fundraising Each year, more Lions address
greater needs in their communities by seeking help from LCIF. By
increasing the contributions collected each year, LCIF can respond
to these needs effectively. 3.MDCs: Lead your District Team Regular
communication between MDCs and DCs helps to maintain focus on
education, promotion, and fundraising throughout the year and
multiplies the capacity of LCIF staff to support local efforts.
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Leadership and Working Relationships
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MDCs recruit, train and lead LCIF District Coordinator Team
MDCs communicate regularly with their LCIF Steering Committee
member; DCs communicate with MDCs Provide updates on successes and
challenges Request assistance when necessary Utilize the resources
of the LCIF Headquarters staff DCs work with district governors and
MDCs work with multiple-district leadership To set fundraising and
promotional goals To promote the work of LCIF To communicate with
Lions regularly regarding fundraising progress To celebrate
successes and address challenges together! 16 LCIF MD Coordinator
LCIF Steering Committee Member LCIF District Coordinators LCIF
Staff DGs and MD Leadership
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Global LCIF Steering Committee We Care. We Serve. We
Accomplish. 2012 2013 LCIF Steering Committee: Clement Kusiak, USA
J. Frank Moore III, USA Jack Isaman, Canada Edisson Karnopp, Brazil
Georges Placet, France Dr. Tae-Sup Lee, Korea Rohit C. Mehta, India
G. Ramaswamy, India Dr. R.J. Coulthard, Australia Dr. S.P. Amin,
Kenya Shinji Kayamori, Japan Ching-Li Lee, Taiwan Sid L. Scruggs
III, USA Committee makes recommendations to LCIF Board of Trustees
Composition: 13 members Each constitutional area represented
Largest two countries for membership Largest two countries for per
capita donations
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Utilize LCIF Headquarters Staff Utilize the resources at LCIF
Headquarters Familiarize yourself with key LCIF staff members and
communicate with them regularly LCIF staff can help: Obtain
relevant statistical reports Offer fundraising advice and ideas
Provide grant application assistance Answer other questions
regarding LCIF Demonstrate how to read reports Arrange for District
Coordinator teleconferences and webinars for the MD 18
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LCIF Education and Promotion
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Give LCIF Presentations Provide presentations to Lions: Club
Visits Multiple-District Convention Recognize Club and Individual
Donors Establish an LCIF booth to receive donations, hand out
recognition pins, and provide literature Council Meetings Local
District Governor Elect Trainings (if needed) Include information
on: Grants received Fundraising updates Programs of LCIF New
initiatives of LCIF 20
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Promote LCIF through media 21 Multiple District publications
and Website Submit LCIF success stories and updates to your
multiple district wide publications Recognize exceptional district
support of LCIF Provide fundraising progress updates to the MD
Council External public relations Work with the District
Coordinators to promote the work of LCIF to local media outlets
(press releases, etc.) Resources available on the LCIF website Work
with your MD public relations chairperson to promote LCIF
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LCIF Fundraising
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The Importance of Fundraising LCIF relies on the support of
Lions and clubs Fundraising is active reach out to Lions and
educate Lessons of CSFII: Leadership: LCIF Coordinators trained
Plan: set goals, implement fundraising strategies, analyze reports
Educate: educate Lions on the importance of the foundation Ask: ask
Lions for their participation Every dollar is another life changed!
23 LeadPlanEducate Ask
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Fundraising Strategies Encourage Individual Giving Melvin Jones
Fellowships (MJFs) Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowships (PMJFs)
Contributing Memberships Encourage Club Giving Annual Melvin Jones
Fellowship donation Recognize an individual member or community
leader Promote Club Recognition Opportunities Approach Major Donors
Encourage Leo clubs to donate or fundraise on behalf of LCIF
Provide Information to Lions about Gift Planning 24
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Use the Donation Reports Reports sent by email each month: MJF
Listing: Lists all named Melvin Jones Fellows by district since the
program started. Includes non- Lions. Status of Installments (next
slide): Lists all unconsumed MJF recognition credits from
individuals and clubs. Recap of Donations (slide after next): Lists
all donations by individual (individual names withheld), club,
district and multiple district Club Health Report: Includes current
status of all clubs in the district and shows cumulative giving in
the district Reports available on request: Measles Donations: Lists
measles donations by MD, District and Club CSFII Funds Raised:
Lists all commitments and the funds raised to date to meet that
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Encourage Melvin Jones Fellowships Status of Installments
Report MJF Credit Balances: Individuals or clubs that are close to
US$1,000 - encourage them to top up donations in order to name an
MJF or PMJF Challenge the clubs to donate the funds in order to
recognize at least one new MJF this year 75% of donations to LCIF
are through the MJF program MJFs and PMJFs may be paid in
installments over time Encourage Lions to become MJFs or award an
MJF to a fellow Lion or member of the community Encourage MJFs to
become PMJFs + $487.50 = $1,000
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Total Donations List Recap of Donations Report Clubs that did
not donate last year Send a letter Offer to visit Inform the clubs
of the good work of the Foundation Inform the clubs of the grants
received from LCIF for the MD or district June 2011-2012 Recap of
Donations Report:
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How to Submit Funds to LCIF If submitting funds online, go to
the following link that says Donate Now (this is to be used with
payment by credit card) : https://www.lcif.org/EN/ways-to-
give/donate-now.php https://www.lcif.org/EN/ways-to-
give/donate-now.php If submitting funds by check in US Dollars,
please send to LCIF at the following address: Lions Clubs
International Foundation Department 4547 Carol Stream, Illinois
60122-4547 USA If sending a check by courier, an alternate address
is used see online. Country specific addresses Canada, India, etc.
If sending a wire, use the following information: JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A. 10 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60603 ABA Routing No.
021000021 Account Name: Lions Clubs International Foundation
Account No. 754487312 (Be sure to use this account number.) Swift
International Banking number: CHASUS33 28
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Areas of Giving There are four Areas of Giving from which to
choose when making a contribution. Donations within these four
general areas are eligible for Melvin Jones Fellowship recognition
More specific donations within these areas will be honored by LCIF
but will not be eligible for MJF recognition (i.e. donations for
Special Olympics Opening Eyes, SightFirst, Lions Quest, etc.) The
Measles Initiative under Humanitarian Needs is MJF eligible 29 Area
of Greatest Need Humani- tarian Needs YouthSightDisaster
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Submitting Donation Forms If sending only a check, the area of
giving or designation should be written in the notes section Submit
MJF application online only if $1,000 is already in the
club/individuals account (can find this out through the Status of
Installments report) Must submit an MJF application with the final
donation. Recognition will be issued when the donation is received
in full as well as the donor name, recipient name and ship to
information is received There are individual Contributing Member
forms and a multiple CM form that can be submitted with those
donations If no information is sent with a donation, district will
receive recognition for the donation and the MJF credits Missing
donations or recognitions, contact
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Resources Available & Next Steps
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LCIF Coordinator Resources 32 Brochures, DVDs, Contributing
Member pins Upcoming webinars: Goal Setting, Grants and Programs,
Update on Measles and other initiatives/partnerships Website with
links to all videos, brochures and an LCIF Coordinator center
containing the following: Calendar Club Visits Forms and Materials
News Reports
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2012-2013 Awards Top 5 District Coordinators in each
Constitutional Area (based on total giving and per capita giving)
presented at the MD Convention Top MD Coordinator in each CA (based
on total giving and per capita giving) presented at Area Forum Top
5 Clubs in each CA presented to Club presidents at the MD
convention Top 5 Districts in each CA presented at Area Forum 100%
club participation (minimum of US$20 per club member) awarded to
Districts - MD Convention
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Next Steps 34 Initial Coordinator Activities Completion Date
MDCs recruit and report your District Coordinator teamAugust 2012
District Coordinator team trainingSept-Oct 2012 Plan for success by
setting promotional and fundraising goals with the District
leadership October 31 st, 2012 MDCs set activity goals and discuss
important dates with your DC team October 2012 Plan immediate steps
for LCIF promotion July October 2012 Introduce yourself to your
Steering Committee Area Representative July October 2012 MDCs plan
quarterly check-in meetings/phone calls with DCsSeptember 2012
Semi-Annual formal reports of DCs to MDCs and MDCs to Steering
Committee January 2013 and June 2013
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We Change Lives Everyday, Everywhere LCIF Coordinator
Orientation