As part of the family of Rotary, members are invited to lend their professional expertise on committees that support Rotary and The Rotary Foundation. Each year, those committees focus on putting Rotary’s strategic priorities into action, challenging clubs to increase their impact, expand their reach, enhance participant engagement, and increase Rotary’s ability to adapt.
Would you like to contribute to Rotary’s success?
RI and the Foundation are searching for qualified Rotarians and Rotaractors to serve on committees in the 2027-28 Rotary year. These positions offer an opportunity for you to apply your leadership skills, share your vocational experience, and help ensure diverse perspectives within each committee.
Rotarians and Rotaractors with expertise in the areas detailed in the chart are encouraged to apply. The number of openings is limited. If you’re not selected this year, you are welcome to apply again next year.
All committees correspond through email and on virtual platforms, typically with one mandatory in-person meeting a year. Rotaractors are encouraged to apply to any area based on their background, skills, and experience. Dual members of Rotary and Rotaract are especially welcome to apply.
To be considered for committee membership or to recommend a Rotarian or Rotaractor for an appointment, visit on.rotary.org/application2026. Applicants must be registered on My Rotary at my.rotary.org and should make sure their My Rotary profile includes current contact information. Applications are due 15 August.
Audit
Function: Advises leadership on audited financial reports, internal and external audits, and internal control systems
Prerequisites: Independence, appropriate business experience, and demonstrated financial literacy in accounting, auditing, banking, insurance, investment, risk management, executive management, or audit governance
Commitment: One position with a four-year term
Communications
Function: Advises leadership on Rotary's overall public image, branding, communications, content strategy
Prerequisites: Professional background and experience in internal and external communications, marketing, public image, brand, public relations, media, and content strategy
Commitment: Two positions with three-year terms
Enhancing participant engagement
Function: Advises leadership on enhancing participant engagement and fostering a welcoming and accessible club culture rooted in respect that values different perspectives and voices
Prerequisites: Professional or educational experience related to shaping a culture of respect and positive engagement, facilitating difficult conversations, and uniting individuals to solve problems
Commitment: Two positions with three-year terms
Finance
Function: Advises the RI Board on Rotary's finances, including budgets and sustainability measures
Prerequisites: Professional background in a finance-related field; nonprofit experience preferred. Candidates should have experience in financial matters at the club and district levels
Commitment: Two positions with three-year terms
Fund development
Function: Advises The Rotary Foundation Trustees on all aspects of fundraising
Prerequisites: Significant experience in nonprofit fundraising. Committee members actively fundraise and support the Foundation.
Commitment: Two positions with three-year terms
Investment
Function: Oversees the management of Rotary's investments and the implementation of investment policies by the office of investment. Makes investment policy recommendations to the respective boards of governance
Prerequisites: Institutional investment experience or equivalent
Commitment: One position with a four-year term
Learning
Function: Advises leadership on creating effective learning opportunities for Rotary leaders and members
Prerequisites: Adult learning expertise within or outside Rotary. Experience in the professional learning field (including e-learning) or with planning and implementing learning events at the member, club, district, zone, and international levels
Commitment: Two positions with three-year terms
Operations Review
Function: Advises leadership on the effectiveness of operations, administrative procedures, and standards of conduct. Serves as the advisory compensation committee to the Executive Committee of the RI Board
Prerequisites: Experience in management, leadership development, or financial management, and thorough knowledge of Rotary's operations. Appointments are limited to past RI directors and past Foundation trustees
Commitment: One position with a six-year term
Strategic Planning
Function: Advises leadership on matters regarding the strategic plan
Prerequisites: Significant experience in long-term planning, financial management, and RI and Foundation program activities
Commitment: Two positions with four-year terms
Technology
Function: Advises leadership on enhancing technology practices, products, and strategy to improve the member and participant experience
Prerequisites: Expertise in technology development, security and data privacy, product management, and user/participant experience. Non-Rotarian technology experts may be appointed
Commitment: Two positions with three-year terms