Jennie Herring will take on the role of Endowment and Major Gifts Advisor (EMGA) for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands, starting immediately.

Article by Jessie Harman, RI Director and Ian Riseley, Trustee-Chair, The Rotary Foundation

Based in New Zealand, Jennie is well known throughout the Zone. She has held numerous positions at club, district and national level, including as Governor of District 9920 in 2015-16. Following her year as Governor, Jennie has served as an Assistant Rotary Co-Ordinator and District 9920 Foundation Chair and she is in her last year of a six year term as Director for RDU representing New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Jennie is also the Chair of Rotary Oceania.

According to Rotary Foundation Trustee-Chair, Ian Riseley, Jennie is ideally suited to the role of EMGA. “Jennie has a deep knowledge and understanding of The Rotary Foundation and its programs. She is a very capable communicator and her networks across our Zone are impressive” he said. “I am delighted she accepted our invitation and confident she will make a wonderful contribution in the role” he added.

As Endowment and Major Gifts Advisor, Jennie is responsible for working with members of District and Zone Foundation teams to encourage, support and recognise financial giving to the Foundation, with a particular focus on major gifts. She is also a valuable resource for districts seeking ideas and information about fundraising and major giving.

Jennie is looking forward to working with Rotarians around the Zone. “I am extremely honoured to be invited to join such a wonderful group of people who are dedicated to Doing Good in the World” she said.