District Governor - Rtn. Manjoo Phadke
Jan-2024
Editor - Rtn. Madhur Dolare

ANNUAL FUND REPORT – DECEMBER 2023: Celebrating Achievements and Philanthropy Brilliance Back

ANNUAL FUND REPORT – DECEMBER 2023: Celebrating Achievements and Philanthropy Brilliance

Strategic Brilliance Unleashed: Embarking on a journey with an ambitious goal of USD 1 million, our year unfolded with six strategic pillars:

  1. Data Mastery: Leveraging exhaustive data mining and analysis for informed decision-making.
  2. Unity Over Competition: Bringing an end to inter-club competitions for a united front.
  3. First-Time Enthusiasm: Focusing on motivating and engaging first-time donors.
  4. Non-Rotary Inclusion: Actively inspiring donations from non-Rotary contributors.
  5. Digital Drive: Promoting online donations to embrace the modern era.
  6. Information Accessibility: Providing English/Marathi e-infolets on the foundation's basics for wider understanding.

Stellar Achievements Illuminate District 3131:

  • Achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first 100% giving District in just 40 days, a first among Zones 4, 5, 6, 7 and several other global districts.
  • Witnessed a groundbreaking 56% of online donations, setting an unprecedented record in the history of RID 3131.
  • Secured 16.50% of donations from non-Rotary donors, marking a historic high for RID 3131.
  • Recorded the highest month-on-month Annual Fund collection in the annals of RID 3131.

Graphical Triumph - Annual Fund Collection:

RY

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24

Month

Annual Fund

Annual Fund

Annual Fund

Annual Fund

Annual Fund

Annual Fund

Jul

$59,688

$4,845

$4,837

$97,032

$36,036

$1,20,824

Aug

$71,727

$49,556

$10,187

$1,31,097

$75,021

$1,38,589

Sep

$1,25,195

$48,244

$26,371

$1,49,336

$94,149

$1,55,000

Oct

$1,31,885

$61,125

$31,066

$1,67,170

$1,19,758

$1,77,594

Nov

$1,37,020

$1,56,813

$44,536

$2,32,529

$2,09,393

$2,62,383

Dec

$1,96,196

$1,26,819

$77,290

$3,11,401

$2,63,818

$3,33,307


  • Proudly qualified for the Silver Plaque of RI Annual Fund Challenge.
  • Recognition echoed through various RI newsletters, showcasing our achievements on a global stage.
  • New Major Donors Added: 13 Nos (MD1-8, MD2-2, MD3-1. MD4-2)
  • New PHF Added: 173 Nos (37 PHF, 136 Multiple PHF)
  • Total PHS Members: 293, 
  • New AKS: 1 (Commitment Agreement under execution)

Fostering Growth Through Inclusivity: By adopting the "No Competition" strategy, each club embraced a personalized target, exceeding their own 5-year highest. This innovative approach spurred smaller clubs to unprecedented heights, with some surpassing the 100% target and soaring up to an astonishing 300%!

In Gratitude and Commitment, 

Charuchandra Shrotri
District Annual Fund Sub Committee Chair,RI District 3131