SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NETWORK
Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter
Welcome to the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the Sports Philanthropy Network! We invite you to become one of our DFW Ambassadors and join us in creating stronger, healthier and more inclusive communities through sports. There are various ways for you to get involved and support our Mission.
Apply to be part of our Leadership Council, meet our current members
and stay updated on our upcoming events.
DALLAS-FORT WORTH EVENT CALENDAR
Upcoming Events
DATE AND TIME
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
Summer 2024
TBD
DFW
Sports Philanthropy Day at the Ballpark
TBD
TBD
9:00AM-1:00PM
DFW
Sports Philanthropy Academy
TBD
Join sports nonprofits from across the DFW Metropolitan Area for Sports Philanthropoy Academy Training. This half-day program will incorporate elite level training from experts in these areas and beyond. Make sure you do not miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic, interactive training program that will help your organization build its capacity, grow and connect with other sports nonprofits so you can be part of our Sports Philanthropy Network Community.
**Fundraising
**Board of Director Training
**Leadership
**Motivational Values
**Culture
**Storytelling
**Governance
**Resiliency
TBD
5:00PM-8:00PM
DFW
Sports Philanthropy Showcase
TBD
Recurring Calls
DATE AND TIME
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
4th Wednesday of Month
12:30 PM CT
DFW
Leadership Council Meeting
Zoom Link
2nd Tuesday of Month
4:00 PM CT
National
Leadership Council Networking and Education
Zoom Link
Past Events
January 13, 2024
6:00PM-8:PM
DFW
Leadership Council Open House
October 12, 2023
6:00PM-8:PM
DFW Happy Hour
March 30, 2023
5:00PM-7:00PM
Backyard
505 N. Good Latimer Expressway
January 30, 2023
5:00PM-7:00PM
The Owners Box
Omni Dallas Hotel
CHAPTER DIRECTOR
Richard
Foster
RICHARD FOSTER is the Founder and Executive Director of S&F Athletes. Richard is a father with three sons and four grandchildren.
Richard grew up in Bryan, Texas with his father, mother and six siblings. His passion to help youth comes from his own success in overcoming childhood struggles and shame. With a strong support base that he received growing up, he graduated from Bryan High School and attended Tyler Junior College on a football scholarship then transferred to Angelo State University where he earned a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology, with a minor in Physiology.
Richard has worked with youth for over 24 years as a Juvenile Detention Officer, Special Education Teacher, Education Paraprofessional and Coach.
Richard has been profiled on “BubbleLife” by Reporter Dawn Tongish, “Mind Your Black Business” by Louiseza Sanderson, BlogTalkRadio’s “Black Wealth Creation” with host Shawn Hill, “Inside The Game” Sports Talk Radio Show hosted by Robin Valetutto, and “STI740: Beyond the Game” Youth Sports Talk and Education Show
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Meet our DFW Leadership Council Members
(Listed Alphabetically)
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