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LCIF 101

From District LCIF Coordinator – Lion Arlene Punnett

KEY FACTS ABOUT OUR FOUNDATION

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the fundraising and LCIF District Coordinator
grant-giving arm of our global organization. Its mission is to
support the efforts of Lions clubs and partners to serve ***What is the role of the LCIF Club Coordinator?
communities locally and globally, giving hope and impacting lives The LCIF Club Coordinator’s role is to help fellow club members
through humanitarian service projects. understand why LCIF is important to the communities in which we
serve and why supporting LCIF is part of our service as Lions.
Thanks to the selfless sacrifice and dedication of thousands of Invite your LCIF Coordinator to give a presentation at your
Lions, LCIF granted more than US $1.1 billion to Lions’ service meeting or the AC meeting.
projects and partnerships around the world. The generosity of
the Lions’ community has allowed LCIF to save sight, support ***What is the value of LCIF storytelling?
youth, provide disaster relief and address a wide range of A story about service and its positive outcome because of an LCIF
humanitarian needs. LCIF is our Foundation! grant can inspire fellow Lions to support LCIF. Tell your story
– disaster relief, eyeglasses collection or diabetes prevention,
***Why is the foundation Important? education or care - any story that highlights the global issues,

LCIF magnifies our service impact on local and global scales and will inspire people to respond with support through donations.
helps clubs and districts take on larger projects they could not Consult your Club / District Coordinator for assistance with
do alone. projects, information and seminars. Be sure to donate on ‘Giving
Tuesday ’and make LCIF “your charity of choice”.
***Does LCIF support local clubs through grants?
Donating is Service,
Yes! Numerous grant programs are available at the Multiple and
District levels. Be sure to attend “The Grant-Writing Seminar” Lion Arlene B. Punnett
scheduled for Spring 2023.

At the club level, LCILF offers District and Club Community
Impact Grants (DCG). Under the program, 15% of unrestricted
donations from a district or club are set aside for DCGs. To
qualify to apply for a DCG, a club must donate at least $5000

and a District must donate at least $10,000.

***Why should Lions support LCIF?

LCIF provides Lions with resources for taking on issues we care
about and helps to create real and lasting change in
communities of need.