Paul Harris Society Background
Originally a district program to increase giving to our Foundation
2013-14 was the charter year as an official Foundation program
Paul Harris Society Support
Giving US$1,000 every year to:
• The Annual Fund
• PolioPlus
• An approved Foundation grant
Important Source of Funding
3% of Rotarians give $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund
These donors represent about 44% of all Annual Fund giving
Paul Harris Society Coordinator
PHSCs are appointed for one year terms and focus on:
• Promotion
• Administration
• Education
Utilizing Foundation Support
Welcome email to new members
Year-end survey to new members
Report to help identify current and prospective PHS members
Establish a Paul Harris Society
Get support from district leadership
Organize a team of PHS promoters
Schedule charter events
Maintaining a Paul Harris Society
Continual promotion for new members
Timely recognition
Say “thank you”
Annual reminders