Rotaract of San Diego State University

What Rotaract of San Diego State University does

Rotaract of San Diego State University is a non-profit, university-based service club founded in 1993 and sponsored by San Diego Rotary Club #33, operating under Rotary International's District 5340. Its core mission is to develop leadership, professional skills, and a service ethic among approximately 90+ SDSU student members ages 18-30, guided by three stated pillars: Service Above Self, Leadership, and Professional Development. The organization's "product" is a curated portfolio of programs rather than a commercial offering, anchored on mentorship matching with Rotarian professionals and four signature service projects: the Miracle League of San Diego (weekly Saturday operations at Bell Middle School for children with disabilities), Tijuana Home Build (an international housing initiative with Casas de Luz in Mexico), the RISE one-day leadership conference for high school Interactors, and the annual More Than Music Festival benefit concert. Funding flows from undisclosed membership dues and event proceeds routed to designated beneficiaries such as The Trevor Project, The MicroLoan Foundation, Sandstone Initiative, the California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund, and the SDSU Economic Crisis Response Team. Governance is handled by a student Executive Board (2025-2026: President Peyton Schoen, EVP Karen Sawouq, plus directors of Records, Finance, Judicial Affairs, Recruitment, Public Relations, and co-directors of Social Activities and Community Service), operating bi-weekly Thursday-evening meetings on the SDSU campus.

Operationally, the club runs on commodity technology: a Weebly-hosted website (sdsurotaract.org), Google Forms for membership applications and mentor signup, and monthly email newsletters (most recently October 2024 and February 2025). There is no proprietary software, no app, and no disclosed data infrastructure. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven — direct recruitment on the SDSU campus via information sessions and Associated Students partnerships, with marketing through the website, email, individual board-member LinkedIn profiles, and Rotary network referrals.

Name

Rotaract of San Diego State University

Legal name

Rotaract of San Diego State University

Website

https://sdsurotaract.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rotaract of San Diego State University is a Rotary-sponsored, non-profit service club at SDSU serving roughly 90 student members ages 18-30 through mentorship, local service projects (Miracle League), and signature initiatives (Tijuana Home Build, RISE, More Than Music Festival).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Service Organization / Student Service Club

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Volunteer Management & Alumni Leadership Programs (EDALAOAH), Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB)

Keywords

• Community service programs
• Student volunteer organization
• Leadership development
• Rotary affiliated club
• Youth mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Fundraising Events: The club organizes events such as More Than Music Festival to raise money for beneficiaries. Proceeds go to designated non-profit organizations including California Community Foundation's Wildfire Relief Fund and SDSU Economic Crisis Response Team.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rotaract of San Diego State University is a Rotary-sponsored university service club for students ages 18-30 that delivers community service projects, professional mentorship, and leadership development programs. Its core offerings include signature service projects (Tijuana Home Build, Miracle League, RISE conference, More Than Music Festival), an annual Beneficiary fundraising program for local and international nonprofits, a structured mentorship program with Rotary professionals, and bi-weekly business meetings held at SDSU.

Product overview

Rotaract of San Diego State University is a university-based service club sponsored by San Diego Rotary Club (#33). The organization operates as a unified service portfolio offering mentorship programming, signature community service projects (Tijuana Home Build, Miracle League, RISE conference, More Than Music Festival), an annual Beneficiary Program, and regular business meetings. These programs collectively support the club's mission of 'Service Above Self' through local and international service initiatives, professional development, and leadership cultivation for young adults ages 18-30.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tijuana Home Build (TJHB) A campus-wide initiative in partnership with the nonprofit Casas de Luz that raises funds for several months and then sends members to Tijuana, Mexico to personally meet families and build homes for them.
• Miracle League of San Diego A baseball program for children with disabilities where SDSU Rotaract runs operations at Bell Middle School Field every Saturday morning.
• RISE (Rotaract-Interact Spring Exchange) A one-day conference for high school Interactors and student leaders covering professionalism, public speaking, time-management, goal setting, and transitioning to college and Rotaract.
• More Than Music Festival (MTM Fest) A benefit concert event featuring food, music, and art that raises money for community causes, with proceeds going to verified charitable organizations.
• Annual Beneficiary Program Annual fundraising initiative supporting two beneficiaries (one local nonprofit and one international nonprofit), with funding raised through a 'fines' system where members contribute money for recognizing achievements.
• Mentorship Program A mentorship initiative connecting SDSU Rotaract members with seasoned Rotary professionals for career guidance, networking skills, grad-school advice, and post-graduation transition support.
• Bi-Weekly Business Meetings Regular Thursday evening meetings (7:15-8:25pm) at Park Boulevard on the SDSU campus for member coordination, planning, and organizational activities.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• San Diego Rotary Club (Club #33)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Diego Rotary Club is the official sponsor of Rotaract of SDSU, making the club a true 'partner in service' and key member of the San Diego Rotary family. The sponsor club provides mentorship opportunities, supports local and international service projects, and facilitates integration with the broader Rotary network including District 5340 and Rotary International.
• Casas de LuzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasas de Luz is a non-profit organization partnering with Rotaract SDSU for the Tijuana Home Build initiative. The project is a campus-wide initiative involving multiple campus organizations that raises money for several months before the build trip to personally meet families and build homes in Tijuana, Mexico.
• The Trevor ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Trevor Project was selected as a 2023-2024 beneficiary. Funds are raised through a 'fines' system where members contribute money for recognizing achievements, which then supports the organization's suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ youth.
• The MicroLoan FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MicroLoan Foundation was selected as a 2023-2024 beneficiary (local non-profit). Funding supports micro-lending programs in developing countries.
• Sandstone InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSandstone Initiative was selected as a 2023-2024 beneficiary (international non-profit). Details of partnership activities not specified.
• Miracle League of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiracle League of San Diego provides baseball opportunities for children with disabilities. SDSU Rotaract transitioned from sponsoring teams to actually running operations at Bell Middle School Field every Saturday morning.
• California Community FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore Than Music Festival (MTM) raised funds for the California Community Foundation's Wildfire Relief Fund to support victims of the Camp and Woolsey fires in California.
• SDSU Economic Crisis Response TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore Than Music Festival also raised funds for the SDSU Economic Crisis Response Team to support SDSU students and communities affected by the California wildfires.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Circle K International: Kiwanis-sponsored collegiate service organization with campus chapters. Directly parallel to Rotaract as a Kiwanis-family equivalent — university-based, sponsored service club with community service, leadership, and fellowship goals.
• Rotaract Club of UCLA: Other major SoCal university Rotaract chapter under Rotary International; directly comparable as a Rotary-sponsored service club targeting students with similar programming (mentorship, community service, professional development). Most analogous peer given regional and structural alignment.
• Rotaract Club of UCSD: San Diego-area university Rotaract chapter operating under the same Rotary District 5340 umbrella. Competes for overlapping SDSU-adjacent volunteer pool, beneficiary organizations, and Rotary mentors in the San Diego market.
• Rotaract Club of USC: Another Southern California university Rotaract chapter with comparable structure, sponsor club affiliation, and programming portfolio (service projects, professional development, mentorship). Direct functional peer within the same Rotary district region.

Emerging players

• AIESEC: Global youth-led organization present on university campuses (including SDSU) that offers leadership development, professional networking, and international service/traineeship programming. Comparable as a university-based, mission-driven youth organization, though broader in scope and globally federated.
• Enactus: International non-profit with university chapters focused on leadership and entrepreneurship through service projects. Comparable as a university-affiliated, student-run organization pursuing service plus professional outcomes similar to Rotaract's leadership and networking goals.

Broad incumbents

• Rotary International: Global parent organization that charters Rotaract clubs worldwide. Sets standards, branding, and programming framework for Rotaract SDSU; relevant as the umbrella institution providing identity, network access, and operational alignment.
• San Diego Rotary Club: Sponsoring Rotary Club #33, a large, established Rotary club. Provides direct mentorship, networking, and operational support to Rotaract SDSU; comparable in the Rotary family rather than as a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sdsurotaractclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rotaract-sdsu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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