Sports Philanthropy Newsstand 6-30-2025

Partnering with FIFA, Global Citizen unveiled the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a bold initiative aiming to raise $100 million to support education and life-skills programming worldwide. Funds will come from ticket sales during the upcoming Club World Cup, as well as proceeds from The Weeknd’s stadium tour and related e-commerce campaigns. Launched amid widening global aid gaps, this effort harnesses the power of soccer and celebrity influence to maintain momentum for humanitarian initiatives.

Travis Kelce announced that his offseason training camp, Tight End University—now entering its sixth year in Nashville—is preparing to expand internationally, with all profits continuing to fund charitable causes. Leveraging growing partnerships and sponsorships, the program aims to elevate the tight end position in football while giving back, highlighting Kelce’s commitment to combining athletic development with meaningful philanthropy.

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June 24 — 26th Annual Chip in for Girls Golf Outing in Chicago: Girls in the Game hosted a charity golf event to fund their sports and leadership summer camp programs.

June 24 — NASFAA Charity 5K Run/Walk in Anaheim: The NASFAA conference began its Charity 5K to benefit Higher Ground Youth & Family Services.

June 24 — Fontana Sports $5 Charity 5K in Madison: Weekly charity 5K events kicked off in Madison, WI, with 100% of proceeds going to local nonprofits.

June 25 — Travelers Championship Raises $4 Million for Charity
The 2025 Travelers Championship concluded with over $4 million raised for 215 nonprofits, making it the event’s largest-ever charitable impact.

June 25 — Fundraising Track Breakout at Sports Philanthropy World in Chicago: Attendees explored new donor engagement strategies at the SPW conference’s dedicated session.

June 26 — Sports Philanthropy World 2025 Conference Launch: The SPW 2025 conference kicked off with keynotes and panels on leveraging sports for social impact.

June 27 — GIVE‑DEX Tool Unveiled at SPW Main Stage: SPW introduced the GIVE‑DEX, measuring fans’ charitable behaviors .

June 27 — FIFA Launches $100M Education Fund With Global Citizen
FIFA and Global Citizen announced a $100 million initiative to support global education and life skills, using sport to close critical aid gaps.

June 27 — Day of Champions Softball for Shriners Children’s: Staten Island hosted a charity softball game to benefit Shriners Children’s.

June 27 — ABIS Champions & Legends Weekend Begins: Baltimore’s ABIS weekend kicked off to support Black student-athlete advancement.

June 28 — MLB Speedway Classic Turf Installed: Bristol Motor Speedway began installing AstroTurf for the upcoming MLB charity game.

June 30 — The Weeknd Teams with FIFA for Stadium Tour Proceeds
The Weeknd pledged proceeds from his stadium tour and merchandise to benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, tying music and sport to youth development.

June 30 — Travis Kelce Expands Tight End University Globally: Kelce’s camp announced international expansion with profits continuing to fund charity.

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