What Rotary Club of Kingston does

The Rotary Club of Kingston is a private nonprofit service organization founded in 1921 in Kingston, Ontario, operating as a local chapter of Rotary International. It is governed by an elected executive, supported by 8 staff alongside a volunteer member base, and delivers community service programs across youth development, international humanitarian projects, environmental sustainability, and local grantmaking. The club's primary activities include organizing the annual Diamonds & Denim fundraiser gala, selling cash calendars through a network of 15+ local Kingston businesses, and distributing Community Outreach Grants to local nonprofits (Winter 2026 grants totaled $49,728 across 18 organizations).

The club operates its public-facing website, member portal, and email communications on ClubRunner, a third-party membership management platform used widely across Rotary clubs. It also publishes a mobile app for member access to directory, events, and announcements. There is no proprietary technology product; the organization is engagement-driven rather than technology-driven. Revenue is generated through event ticket sales (gala tickets at $175 individual / $1,400 per table of 8), cash calendar sales, direct donations via CanadaHelps, and corporate sponsorships (IG Private Wealth Management, McDougall Insurance, Resolve Counselling Services Canada).

The club maintains a hybrid local/international footprint: its primary operational geography is Southeastern Ontario, with international engagement spanning the Dominica beekeeping project (2022, with Rotary Clubs of Dominica, Bracebridge, and Portsmouth plus ISRAAID), a Club-to-Club Friendship Exchange with Denver Mile High Rotary (2024-2025), and 2025 International Travel and Hosting Fellowship trips to Iceland, Japan, Ecuador, and Peru. Members are served through community engagement, fellowship events, and service projects aligned with Rotary International's seven areas of focus.

Name

Rotary Club of Kingston

Legal name

Rotary Club of Kingston

Website

https://kingstonrotary.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Rotary Club of Kingston is a 1921-founded nonprofit service organization in Kingston, Ontario, and a local chapter of Rotary International. It serves community members, youth, and local nonprofits through fundraising events, cash calendar sales, and an annual grants program while engaging in international humanitarian fellowships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Service Organization

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community service
• Volunteer organization
• Charitable fundraising
• Service club
• Humanitarian projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The club raises funds through annual galas, cash calendar sales, and direct donations to support local and international charitable projects
2. Gala Fundraiser: Annual 'Diamonds & Denim' Gala generating target of $105,000 through ticket sales, auctions, and sponsorships
3. Cash Calendar Sales: Annual cash calendar fundraiser sold through local businesses across the Kingston region

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Rotary Club of Kingston is a local nonprofit service club and chapter of Rotary International that mobilizes volunteers to deliver community service, youth programs, international humanitarian projects, and charitable fundraising. It operates a Community Outreach Grants program that distributes funds to local nonprofits (over $40,000 annually), runs annual fundraising events including the Diamonds & Denim Gala and Cash Calendar, and supports youth programs such as RKY Camp and international youth exchanges. Membership is open to community leaders who pay dues and participate in fellowship and service activities.

Product overview

The Rotary Club of Kingston is a non-profit service organization and local chapter of Rotary International. It does not offer a commercial product or technology platform; rather, it provides volunteer community service programs and charitable initiatives including fundraising events (such as the annual Diamonds & Denim Gala and Cash Calendar), community outreach grants, youth service programs, and international humanitarian projects. The organization operates its public-facing website on the ClubRunner membership management platform, which handles member communications, event registration, and content management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Outreach Grants Program Annual grants program awarding funds to local nonprofit organizations serving youth, healthcare, social services, arts, and education in the Kingston region. Winter 2026 grants totaled $49,728 across 18 organizations.
• Diamonds & Denim Annual Gala Annual fundraising gala with ticket sales, table sponsorships, and live and silent auctions. Tickets priced at $175 per person or $1,400 for a table of 8. The 2026 event targets $105,000 in fundraising.
• Cash Calendar Fundraiser Annual community fundraiser where cash calendars are sold through a network of 15+ local Kingston businesses. Proceeds support the club's charitable activities.
• International Youth Exchange Program Program facilitating international youth exchanges and travel experiences for students and young people, leveraging the Rotary International network.
• International Travel Hosting and Fellowship (ITHF) Trips International travel and fellowship program organizing club-to-club friendship exchanges, including 2025 trips to Iceland, Japan, Ecuador, and Peru.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $40,000 in annual community outreach grants to local organizations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Denver Mile High Rotary ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Club-to-Club Friendship Exchange partnership. Kingston to Denver visit in July 2024 included museum tours, Pikes Peak excursion, and Rotary meetings. Denver to Kingston visit in September/October 2025 included Thousand Islands cruise and local exploration.
• Rotary Club of DominicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022International partnership for BEE-autiful: The Nature Isle Beekeeping Project. Joint initiative following Hurricane Maria devastation to rebuild the island's bee population and support local farmers through sustainable apiculture training.
• Rotary Club of BracebridgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022International partner in the Dominica beekeeping project, collaborating with Rotary Club of Kingston and Rotary Club of Dominica to restore the island's bee population
• ISRAAIDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Partner organization in the Dominica beekeeping project, contributing to the international humanitarian effort
• Rotary Club of PortsmouthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022International partner in the Dominica beekeeping recovery project
• IG Private Wealth Management (Tracey Greenwood)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Rotary Club of Kingston with advisor Tracey Greenwood featured on club website as a supporter of community initiatives
• McDougall InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor supporting the Rotary Club of Kingston's community initiatives
• Resolve Counselling Services CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal nonprofit sponsor supporting Rotary Club of Kingston. Resolve provides counselling services to the Kingston community and partners with Rotary on community wellness initiatives.
• Dow's ClimateCareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Kingston business selling Rotary Cash Calendars at 2495 Princess Street
• Neil's FlowersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Kingston business selling Rotary Cash Calendars at 1622 Sydenham Road
• Pharmasave InveraryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business selling Rotary Cash Calendars at 3810 Perth Rd, Inverary
• Rotary InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal umbrella organization connecting 35,000+ Rotary clubs with 1.2 million members in 200+ countries. Provides framework, resources, and brand for international service projects and youth exchange programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rotary International: Global umbrella organization of 35,000+ Rotary clubs and 1.2 million members. As the parent federated network of which Kingston is a local chapter, it is the most directly comparable reference point for understanding scale and mission alignment.
• Salvation Army Kingston: Established national and international charitable organization with significant Kingston presence. Competes for community donations and engages in direct social service delivery overlapping with Rotary's community support focus areas.

Direct peers

• Kiwanis International: Global service club organization with similar local-chapter structure, volunteer membership model, and community fundraising focus. Competes for the same local civic-minded volunteers and charitable dollars as the Rotary Club of Kingston.
• Lions Clubs International: Another major international service club network with local chapters engaged in community fundraising, youth programs, and grant distribution. Operates with a near-identical chapter-based volunteer service model in Kingston and similar markets.
• Community Foundation of Kingston & Area: Local grantmaking and philanthropic foundation operating in the same Kingston catchment area. Distributes charitable funds to community nonprofits, directly overlapping with the Rotary Club's community outreach grants program.
• United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington: Local federated giving organization serving the same Kingston region. Competes directly for workplace giving campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and individual donor dollars allocated to community-based charitable causes.
• Optimist International: International service club organization focused on youth and community development with local chapters. Shares Rotary's volunteer-driven membership structure, fundraising model, and competition for community service volunteers.

Regional players

• 1000 Islands Rotary Club: Another local Rotary district club serving the broader Kingston/1000 Islands region. While affiliated with the same Rotary International network, it operates as a separate chapter competing for overlapping member and donor pools.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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