This week’s Newsstand celebrates the power of giving and community impact!
The Pan-Mass Challenge hit $1 billion in lifetime cancer research fundraising, while the Kaulig Companies Championship raised $1.3 million for Northeast Ohio charities.
From scholarships to disaster relief, communities worldwide are stepping up for vital causes.
Get inspired and take action – every contribution matters!
Have a nice week!
LIVE GENEROUSLY!
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CHAPTER NEWS
Terrific turnout for our Chicago Chapter. Attendees graded books, packaged books and took a tour of the incredible facility that distributes 2.5 million books per year to Chicago area students.
NFL Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy appeared in Chicago with sports personality Chris Broussard for a series of special conversations. Sports Philanthropy Network was fortunate to be in the front row to hear these amazing details.
Read the full write up here: https://sportsphilanthropynetwork.org/faith-work-and-football-a-conversation-with-hof-coach-tony-dungy-hosted-by-chris-broussard/
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 17, 2024
- November 17 — The Pan-Mass Challenge raised a record $75 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, surpassing $1 billion in lifetime fundraising for cancer research and care.
- November 17 — OceanFirst Foundation awarded $30,000 in scholarships to 30 Brookdale Community College students for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- November 17 — B.C. charities express concern over the Canada Post strike, fearing its impact on critical year-end fundraising efforts.
- November 16 — New York State Attorney General warns against wildfire charity scams amid ongoing blazes.
- November 16 — Orlando Magic’s Cole Anthony honored with NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for October.
- November 15 — Hamilton College Greek Life in New York organizes philanthropic events to support local and national causes.
- November 15 — The 2024 Kaulig Companies Championship in Akron, Ohio, raised a record $1.3 million for Northeast Ohio charities.
- November 15 — The Ripley County Community Foundation awarded $50,000 in grants to 13 local nonprofits as part of its 10th Annual Day of Giving.
- November 15 — The Bill McDonald Scholarship Committee donated $4,500 to provide toys and bikes to children in Hickory, North Carolina, supporting the Bikes for Tykes and Cops for Tots programs.
- November 15 — The Knights of Columbus Council 3495 in Morris Plains will host a Poker Night fundraiser on December 14 to support local charities.
- November 15 — Celebration Station in Baton Rouge is hosting a giveback event through December 15 to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana.
- November 15 — The Malaviya Foundation is honored on National Philanthropy Day for its transformative support of the Paralympic Movement across Canada.
- November 14 — The 74th Annual Assistance League Charity Ball, themed “Merry & Bright,” will be held on December 7 at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown, Iowa.
- November 14 — A Dunkirk charity volleyball event raised over $8,000 to support the Pacheco family after a devastating house fire.
- November 14 — A record 281 organizations have been awarded the 2024 King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the UK’s highest honor for volunteer groups.
- November 14 — Algonquin College vet tech students raised funds for Canadian Guide Dogs throughout October with campus and community events in Ottawa.
- November 14 — The University of South Florida has broken ground on a $340 million football stadium set to open in Fall 2027.
- November 13 — Sir Tom Hunter pledges to match public donations up to £3 million for Paddy McGuinness’s BBC Children in Need ultra-endurance challenge.
- November 13 — Former Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick pledges to donate to a charity of Spencer Brown’s choice after the NFL fined Brown for actions in Week 10.
- November 13 — Breckenridge Ski Resort supported mental health nonprofit Building Hope through its “Wake Up Breck” charity event, promoting resources and stigma reduction.
- November 13 — News 3 and Hot 97.5 played a charity basketball game in Las Vegas, raising funds for the Serving Our Kids Foundation.
- November 12 — Track stars Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield shone in Texas-inspired outfits at a charity event for the Lyles Brothers Foundation.
- November 11 — The Madison Marathon brought over 7,000 runners together on November 10, supporting local charities with over $45,000 in donations.
- November 11 — The 16th annual Coastal Bend Day of Giving in Corpus Christi, Texas, raised nearly $4.3 million for 63 local nonprofits.
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Director, Community Relations & Events | North Carolina Football Club | Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)
- Community Relations Manager | SLBM, LLC (Sugar Land Space Cowboys) | Sugar Land, TX
- Manager, Community Relations & Guest Services | Diamond Baseball Holdings LLC | Spartanburg, SC
- Volunteer Sports Social Community Manager (US Sports) | Sportizzle Media | Remote (Part-Time)
- Assistant, NHL Foundation and Legislative Affairs | National Hockey League (NHL) | New York, NY (Hybrid)
- Dynamo and Dash Charities Coordinator | Houston Dynamo FC | Houston, TX
- Community Use and Volunteer Coordinator/Sports Tourism | City of Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach, SC
- SNL Coordinator | Catholic Charities Community Services | Bronx, NY
- Programs and Partnerships Coordinator | The Chris Long Foundation | Charlottesville, VA (Hybrid)
- Director, Development – Events & In-Stadium Fundraising | Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation | Los Angeles, CA
- Youth Development Director | YMCA of South Hampton Roads | Virginia Beach, VA
- Fundraiser | World Championships Organizing Committee, Inc. | Remote (Part-Time)
- Athletics Manager – Shred 4 Red | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid)
- Executive Deputy Athletic Director, COO | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA
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