This week’s newsstand is brimming with stories of community impact and inspiration.
From the Sports Philanthropy Network’s partnership to support the visually impaired to the Blue Jackets’ sporting goods donation drive, there’s plenty to celebrate. Summer is always a busy time with many professional players hosting camps, golf outings and back to school giveaways!
Plus, we honor the legacy of Hall of Fame golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez and highlight local events making a difference.
Dive in and be inspired!
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CHAPTER NEWS
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING AUGUST 11, 2024
- August 11 — Sports Philanthropy Network and The Beautiful Lives Project Announce Their Partnership to Improve Website and Social Media Access for the Visually Impaired
- August 11 — Lindy Waters III Foundation Hosts Annual Elevated Native Basketball Tournament in Norman, Oklahoma
- August 11 — Annual Second Chance 5K in St. Michael, PA Brings Together Over 200 Participants to Support Organ Donation Awareness
- August 11 — Quaker Valley’s Kristen Close to Host “Empowering Women” Program Ahead of Senior Tennis Season in Sewickley, PA
- August 11 — Elkhart Car Show in Indiana Honors Willie Weeks and Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities
- August 10 — Encino Energy Raises $105,000 for Local Charities at Annual Vendor Charity Classic in Carrollton, Ohio
- August 10 — Northeast Foundation Receives $851 Donation from Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar in Norfolk, Nebraska
- August 10 — Blue Jackets Launch Sporting Goods Donation Initiative to Support Central Ohio Youth
- August 10 — Kitchener Lawn Bowling Tournament Raises Nearly $5,000 for Kidney Foundation of Canada
- August 10 — Charity Softball Tournament in Juneau Raises Over $1,600 for Special Olympics Alaska
- August 9 — Hall of Fame Golfer ‘Chi Chi’ Rodriguez, Known for His Flair and Philanthropy, Passes Away at 88
- August 9 — NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s ‘Clear The Shelters’ Pet Adoption Campaign Returns for 10th Year from August 10 to September 10
- August 9 — Dunkin Donuts Teams Up with Special Olympics for “Go for the Gold” Charity Event in Southern Tier, NY
- August 8 — Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City Receives $2 Million Grant from MLB and MLBPA for Expansion Project
- August 8 — Former Football Star Jamarae Finnie Moves to Wichita, Kansas, Launches Charity Sports Program to Support Local Children
- August 8 — Meadowlands Racetrack’s 2024 Horseplay Car Giveaway Raises $6,870 for Local Charities in New Jersey
- August 7 — Norfolk Sports Club to Honor ODU’s Jena Virga for Her Fundraising Success in Virginia
- August 7 — 2nd Annual Billy Ryan Foundation Charity Benefit in Bryan, Texas to Feature Dart Tournament and Bake Sale on August 10
- August 7 — Blue Jackets Foundation Partners with Leveling the Playing Field to Increase Youth Access to Hockey in Central Ohio
- August 7 — Burrow Foundation and Kodiak to Donate 30,000 Meals to Schools in Ohio and Louisiana
- August 6 — Winter Sports School Integrates Lindsey Vonn Foundation’s #STRONGgirls Program into Annual Curriculum
- August 6 — SEARK College Receives $325,000 Donation from Trinity Foundation to Support Capital Campaign in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
- August 6 — SECU Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact in North Carolina, Committing Over $300 Million to Communities Across All 100 Counties
- August 6 — Many American Athletes Turn to GoFundMe for Financial Support to Compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics
- August 6 — Longmont’s 3rd Shot Pickleball in Colorado to Host Charity Event for National Pickleball Day, Donating Proceeds to Can’d Aid
- August 5 — New Colorado Laws Set to Take Effect: Transparency in Ticket Sales, Towing Regulations, and Privacy Protections Among Key Changes
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Assistant Athletic Director, Donor Services & Events – University of Arizona, Tucson
- Assistant Director of Development, Athletics Loyalty Giving – Texas Christian University, Fort Worth
- Associate Athletic Director of Development – University of San Diego, San Diego
- Director/Assistant Athletic Director, Development & Strategic Initiatives – Texas State University, San Marcos
- Associate Director of Athletic Development – Donor Relations, Creighton University, Omaha
- Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Giving & Donor Experience – Arizona State University, Tempe
- Deputy Director of Athletics – Elon University, Elon, NC
- Senior Associate Athletic Director – Development, South Dakota State University, Brookings
- Coordinator, Community Relations – Philadelphia Union, Chester, PA (Hybrid)
- Director of Community Outreach – University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- Community Impact Seasonal Assistant – Detroit Red Wings, Detroit, MI (Part-Time)
- Talent Academy Associate – Spurs Impact Center, San Antonio Spurs Sports & Entertainment, San Antonio, TX
- Development Manager – National Sports Center for the Disabled, Golden, CO (Remote)
- Individual Giving Manager – Special Olympics Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)
- Rams Foundation Event Staff – 5050 Raffle, Los Angeles Rams, Inglewood, CA
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