This week’s newsstand highlights generosity, resilience, and change.
Mac McClung wins his third dunk contest and donates a Kia K5 to charity, while corporate philanthropy faces growing scrutiny.
Communities rally, with North Huntingdon’s Race for Grace nearing $2 million and Washburn University receiving a record $50 million gift.
Explore these stories and more — because every act of giving makes a difference.
Check out the full page from our Radio Row interviews at Super Bowl 59, and prepare to follow our upcoming interviews from the MLB Players Trust Gala in Phoenix this week.
Also, make sure you SAVE THE DATE for Sports Philanthropy World 2025, hosted by KPMG, June 26th and 27th in Chicago!
Have a nice week!
LIVE GENEROUSLY!
Roy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER NEWS
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 16, 2025
- February 16 — Orlando Magic’s Mac McClung wins third straight dunk contest in Indianapolis, IN, and donates Kia K5 to charity in Gate City, VA.
- February 16 — As companies scale back DEI programs, corporate philanthropy efforts nationwide, including in major firms like Amazon and Target, face growing scrutiny.
- February 16 — North Huntingdon, PA, hosts 17th annual Race for Grace, expected to surpass $2 million in pediatric brain cancer fundraising.
- February 16 — The California-based Archewell Foundation, founded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, directed over $600,000 to Democrat-linked causes, including $250,000 to a Pennsylvania charity.
- February 16 — The Marshalltown Area United Way in Marshalltown, IA, raised $880,572 toward its $900K goal, highlighting the need for sustained community funding.
- February 15 — Vermillion, SD, hosts annual Polar Plunge, raising funds to support South Dakota Special Olympics athletes.
- February 15 — Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, surpasses its $333 million IGNITE campaign goal, marking the largest fundraising effort in its history.
- February 15 — Chapel Hill, NC, hosts Dribble for Victory Over Cancer, raising a record $139,000 for pediatric cancer research.
- February 15 — Russell Brand shuts down the UK-based Stay Free Foundation, his mental health and addiction charity, following sexual assault allegations.
- February 14 — Former NFL and Purdue star Stuart Schweigert returns to Saginaw, MI, to donate $8,000 for Heritage High School’s press box and weight room upgrades.
- February 14 — Kansas City, MO, billboard trolling Chiefs fans raises $5,000 for Eagles Autism Foundation and Hunt Family Foundation.
- February 14 — The David Foster Foundation in Vancouver, Canada, debuts an exclusive Spotify playlist for Heart Month, raising awareness for pediatric organ transplants.
- February 14 — The Barça Foundation in Barcelona, Spain, launches Blaugrana Bracelets to support seriously ill children, inspired by the Pulseras Rojas series.
- February 14 — Nonprofits in Greenfield, MA, express concern over Governor Maura Healey’s proposal to cap charitable donation tax deductions, fearing a decline in donations.
- February 14 — The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation in Fairfax, VA, has awarded $2.4 million in grants to support organizations across Loudoun County and Virginia.
- February 13 — Donors in Lincoln, NE, raised over $1 million for the first time during the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glow Big Red 24-hour giving campaign.
- February 13 — Eight-year-old Sa’Niya Miller in Sewickley, PA, launches fundraiser to support victims of the Southern California wildfires.
- February 12 — ASST Capital, based in Colorado Springs, CO, pioneers global philanthropy through education, humanitarian aid, and green finance initiatives.
- February 12 — Washburn University in Topeka, KS, receives a record-breaking $50 million gift from alumni Greg and Ronda Brenneman to support healthcare and business education.
- February 12 — Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI, hosts Lily’s Classic on Lake Mendota to raise funds for epilepsy research.
- February 11 — The University of North Carolina Wilmington receives a record $25 million gift from Yousry and Linda Sayed to support healthcare and teacher education.
- February 11 — Tallahassee, FL, lawmakers advance park preservation bill, restricting non-conservation developments in state parks.
- February 11 — Genesis donates $8 million to wildfire relief efforts, launching California Rises at the Genesis Invitational in San Diego, CA.
- February 10 — Arnold Ventures commits $35.6 million to the North Carolina Community College System in Raleigh, NC, to support a new workforce development program.
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Manager, Community Engagement – Special Olympics Florida, Tampa, FL
- Director of Development – Special Olympics Delaware, Newark, DE
- Coordinator of Community Engagement – Force 10 Hoops, LLC / Seattle Storm, Seattle, WA
- Association Sports Director – YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, FL
- Youth Engagement Coach (Part-time) – The Los Angeles Rams, Agoura Hills, CA
- Charity Fundraiser – PCE Promotions, Denver, CO
- Coordinator, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement – Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Inc, Atlanta, GA
- Community Relations Seasonal Assistant – AMB Sports + Entertainment, Atlanta, GA
- Director of Philanthropy – Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
- Community Outreach Coordinator – Gateway Academy, Phoenix, AZ
- Community Relations Coordinator – Foster Angels of Central Texas, Austin, TX
- Coordinator, Giving & Partnerships – Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, Boston, MA
- Community Engagement Coordinator – Trinity Youth Services, Claremont, CA
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