Rotary Park
Inclusive Urban Development Through Community Engagement and Fundraising
| Company & Position | Novosibirsk Initiative Rotary club, Club Rotary Foundation Chair |
| Industry | Non-Profit |
| Time & Place | Dec 2011 – Sep 2014, Russia |
| Tags | #NonProfit, #ProjectManagement, #Fundraising, #CommunityEngagement |
Objective
To design, fund, and construct a fully accessible Rotary Park for children with physical disabilities in Novosibirsk, leveraging community mobilization, fundraising, and strategic partnerships to create long-term social impact.
Responsibilities
- Led the full scope of project delivery on behalf of the Novosibirsk-Initiative Rotary Club, from concept to inauguration.
- Secured two international grants, overseeing the full grant lifecycle — from proposal writing and compliance to financial reporting and impact measurement.
- Designed and coordinated a multi-channel fundraising and crowdsourcing strategy, including public campaigns, private donor events, online platforms, and international outreach.
- Oversaw all PR and communications activities: developed a multilingual website integrated with global payment systems, secured media coverage through targeted outreach and interviews, and actively promoted the project across blogs, social media, and Rotary networks worldwide.
- Built partnerships with local authorities, NGOs, and commercial organizations to gain political, financial, and material support.
- Managed and motivated a team of volunteers and club members, organizing thematic events such as charity film screenings, masquerade balls, auctions, and community campaigns.
Results
- Successfully constructed the world’s first Rotary Park for children with disabilities.
- Mobilized over 80 volunteers and secured contributions from 376 individuals and 48 organizations. Engaged 13 companies that provided construction materials and services free of charge or at cost.
- Over 2,000 anonymous donors participated in city-wide fundraising events. The Wall of Honor in the park commemorates more than 400 contributors — a symbol of community solidarity and lasting legacy.
- Raised the target amount of 5 million rubles over three years through diverse fundraising initiatives.
Tools & Skills
Fundraising campaign design, donor relations, PR and media strategy, grant writing, grant reporting, public-private partnership building, volunteer coordination, event management, stakeholder engagement, multilingual web development, community mobilization