Join us for S2:EP10 of the Sports Philanthropy Podcast as Keenan Harrell from the Baltimore Ravens sits down with our host Roy Kessel to talk about the work the Ravens are doing in their community and how their foundation helps the athletes on the team develop their philanthropic interests.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM KEENAN’S PODCAST
- 00:40 Background and education
- 03:30 How he found Sports Philanthropy
- 05:00 Differences between the leagues and how they handle CSR, Community Relations, Sports Philanthropy and Social Impact
- 07:30 Overview of the Baltimore Ravens Foundation
- 12:00 Process for selecting initiatives
- 16:00 How they listening to Community Needs
- 17:00 Challenges in determining where to focus
- 19:30 Impact of NFL scouting on how they work with players
- 25:00 How players are prepared for sports philanthropy
- 26:00 Limitations of involving NFL players
- 27:45 Examples of players doing great work
- 33:00 Process of individual player meetings
- 38:30 Grant programs and community partnerships
- 41:00 Keenan as Commission of the NFL
