This week’s newsstand highlights the power of community generosity.
In Independence, MO, the Legacy Run Kickoff raised over $294,000 for the Veterans & Children Foundation, and Monumental Sports & Entertainment donated nearly $15 million for National Nonprofit Day.
In Stamford, CT, twins set an unofficial pickleball record, raising funds for Save the Children.
With upcoming fundraisers like the Varsity Sports run/walk in Baton Rouge and the Lakeland Festival of Light in Cumbria, there’s plenty of opportunity to get involved.
Join these efforts and help make a difference in your community today!
This week we have our special MEMBER FOR A DAY Golf Auction! Amazing experiences. BID GENEROUSLY!
Have a nice week!
Roy
MEMBER FOR A DAY GOLF AUCTION
Amazing Golf Experiences! BID GENEROUSLY!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER NEWS
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING AUGUST 18, 2024
- August 17 — Generosity Shines at Legacy Run Kickoff in Independence, MO, with Over $294,000 Donated to Support Veterans & Children Foundation
- August 17 — Monumental Sports & Entertainment and the Leonsis Family Celebrate National Nonprofit Day in Washington, D.C., with Nearly $15 Million in Philanthropic Giving Over the 2023-2024 Season
- August 17 — CT Twins Set Unofficial Pickleball Volley Record in Stamford, CT, to Raise Funds for Save the Children
- August 17 — Varsity Sports to Host Run/Walk Fundraiser in Baton Rouge on Aug. 29 to Support Zeeland Street Market Owner Battling Cancer
- August 17 — Eric Fehr Proud of Winkler After Falk Fehr Foundation Raises $70,000 for Local Charities at 2024 Hockey Champions Charity Tournament
- August 17 — Mother Continues DJ Bryant Memorial Fun Run in Faithorn, Raising Funds for Trade Scholarships in Memory of Son Killed in 2019 Car Accident
- August 16 — Purdue to Face Creighton in Charity Exhibition Game on Oct. 26 in Omaha, Benefiting United Way Disaster Relief Fund
- August 16 — Walkers to Light Up Catbells for Lakeland Festival of Light Fundraiser on Aug. 17, Raising Funds for the Michelle Jurd Trust Supporting Youth and Veterans in Cumbria
- August 16 — MTSU Celebrates BRAA Donors at Annual Event in Smyrna, Honoring Generosity Supporting Blue Raider Student-Athletes
- August 16 — Arizona Sports and KTAR News Give-A-Thon Raises Record $2.36 Million for Phoenix Children’s Hospital
- August 16 — Families of Transgender Girls Sue New Hampshire Over Law Banning Them from Girls’ Sports, Citing Discrimination Violations
- August 16 — Ole Miss Athletics Foundation Announces Incentives and Prizes for 2024 Grove Collection Week, Supporting NIL Efforts from Aug. 19-23
- August 16 — Laker Limo Hosts Charity Golf Tournament in Memory of Bob Green, Supporting Free Transportation for Seniors and Adults with Mobility Challenges in Skaneateles
- August 15 — Chicago Wolves Donate Sports Medical Supplies to Notre Dame College Prep, Supporting Athletic Programs for Upcoming Fall Season
- August 15 — Norfolk Sports Club Honors ODU’s Jena Virga for Raising Over $150 Million, Awarding Her the Tom Fergusson Metropolitan Person of the Year in Sports
- August 15 — Jersey Shore School Board Rejects $3,003 Fundraising Software Purchase Amid Budget Concerns and Ongoing Discussions on Potential School Closure
- August 14 — Ball State University Breaks Fundraising Record with Over $79 Million Raised in 2023-24 Fiscal Year, Marking a Milestone in Its Comprehensive Campaign
- August 13 — Fiesta Bowl Charities Announces 2024-25 Grant Recipients, Supporting 22 Arizona Nonprofits and Impacting Nearly 200,000 Arizonans Statewide
- August 13 — Illinois Athletics Introduces Investors Society to Recognize Donors Contributing $50,000 or More, Supporting Excellence in Athletic Programs and Student-Athlete Success
- August 13 — Arkansas Edge Collective Partners with Saracen Casino to Propose 50/50 Raffles for NIL Fundraising, Aiming to Change State Gambling Laws to Support Razorback Athletes
- August 12 — Chicago Park District Hosts 12th Annual Valor Games Midwest, a Three-Day Paralympic Sport Competition for Veterans, August 13-15, 2024
- August 12 — Blue Jackets Foundation Partners with Leveling the Playing Field to Collect Sports Equipment, Helping Central Ohio Youth Access and Stay in Sports
- August 12 — Before Donating on GoFundMe, Check These Seven Tips to Ensure Your Money Goes to the Right Cause, Including Vetting the Fundraiser’s Story and Beneficiary
- August 12 — Sacramento Woman’s Car Donation Turns into “Fiasco” After Toll Violations, Highlighting the Importance of Ensuring Proper Transfer of Ownership When Donating a Vehicle
- August 12 — Charity Chicks to Host 4-Person Golf Scramble Fundraiser on Aug. 18, 2024, at Chewelah Golf and Country Club, Supporting the Chewelah Food Bank
UPCOMING EVENTS
- August 24 — Fight for Children Youth Sports Day
- August 24 — 5th Annual Slow Pitch Softball Game for Charity
- August 26 — 8th Annual on the Tee for Autism Golf Outing
- September 7 — Pit Stop for Health- Beyond Type 1
- September 11 — 2024 Namath Legends Golf New York
- September 13 — Sports Ball 2024 Presented by Aging Care Connections
- October 23 — Sportico-RISE Women’s Sports
- October 28 — Marine Corps Southwest Florida Golf Outing
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Community Relations Assistant (Part-Time) – San Diego Gulls, San Diego, CA
- Community Impact Coordinator – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa, FL
- Partnership Development Coordinator (Remote) – Unrivaled Sports
- Senior Coordinator, Partnership Marketing (Remote) – USA Football
- Resource Development & Marketing Director – Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Recreation Coordinator – Rush Soccer, Collierville, TN
- Athletic and Community Partnership Manager – Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Terre Haute, IN
- Community Sports Coordinator – Jordan Valley Ice Park, City of Springfield, MO
- Student-Athlete Development Coordinator – University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Youth Sports Coordinator (Part-Time) – YMCA of Greater Seattle, Bothell, WA
- Assistant Athletic Director for NIL Development – Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
- League Commissioner (Contract) – UA Flag Football, Pearland, TX
- Community & Social Impact Specialist – AEG Worldwide, El Segundo, CA
- Community Impact Seasonal Assistant (Part-Time, Seasonal) – Detroit Red Wings, Detroit, MI
Check out our Job Board to find new and exciting job opportunities!
Please email us at jobs@sportsphilanthropynetwork.org to submit a job opening.
We encourage you to give generously to allow us to work to make meaningful change and to support the many organizations that are doing terrific work in this space. Please click above to make your donation.
#SportsPhilanthropyNeverSleeps
Help support all of our work and initiatives by becoming an Insider of the Sports Philanthropy Network or making a donation to support these specific initiatives.