This week, communities across the nation are coming together through remarkable charity initiatives, each making a tangible difference in the lives of others.
From La Mesa’s park fundraiser to the Silver Beach Playground Campaign, and Steph and Ayesha Curry’s golf tournament supporting local students, these events reflect the power of collective action.
As we celebrate these efforts, let’s also consider how we can contribute to similar causes in our own communities.
Whether by volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word, every small act can help create lasting positive change.
Have a nice week! LIVE GENEROUSLY!
Roy
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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/
The Atlanta Chapter partook in the Gametime pre-season show to prepare for the MEAC/SWAC Challenge. SPN is gearing up to partner with the Black College Sports Network this fall to help raise money for scholarships for HBCU students!
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
- September 1 — La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation Hosts 8th Annual “La Mesa Rocks” Fundraiser on September 7 to Support Local Parks in La Mesa, CA
- August 31 — Kansas City Foundation Hosts 72-Hour Endless Baseball Game for Charity at Macken Park
- August 30 — Silver Beach Playground Campaign Nears 90% of $1.25M Fundraising Goal, Construction Set to Begin October 1
- August 30 — New Orleans Nonprofits See Significant Boost in Support Through NBA Foundation’s Inclusive Fundraising Approach
- August 30 — Destination Sport Charity Launches to Revolutionize Fundraising with Global Event Challenges and Corporate CSR Packages
- August 29 — Historic Hotels Across the U.S., Including The Peabody Memphis and Crescent Hotel, Boost Charitable Contributions Through Room Donations for Local Fundraisers
- August 29 — How to Write a GoFundMe Fundraiser Story that Inspires Donations: Tips for Crafting a Compelling Narrative
- August 29 — Lenoir City Resident Charity Lawson Garner Passes Away at 78, Funeral Services Scheduled for September 1st
- August 28 — Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Hosts Charity Golf Tournament in Oakland, Aiming to Raise Over $2 Million for Local Students
- August 28 — The Foundation for Firelands Raises Over $348,000 at Annual Fundraising Events to Support Patient Care at Firelands Health
- August 28 — Astros Foundation Charity Game at Minute Maid Park Features Exclusive Auction and Charity Bags to Support Childhood Cancer Awareness and Other Local Charities
- August 27 — Tennessee Volunteers to Host Indiana Hoosiers in Charity Exhibition Game at Food City Center on October 27
- August 27 — Westfield High School Junior Jonah Lichtenthal Organizes Charity Football Pick ‘Em League, Open to All, Starting September 5
- August 26 — The United Family Donates $500,000 to 25 Non-Profits Through 33rd Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic in Lubbock, TX
- August 26 — Ohio State Football Players Host On-Campus Faith Event with Over 2,000 Attendees, Featuring Prayer, Baptisms, and Worship
- August 26 — U.S. National Parks Receive Record $100 Million Donation from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Support National Park Foundation
- August 26 — Ole Miss Athletics Foundation and Grove Collective Launch “Give to the Sip” Campaign for 2024 Football Season, Offering Exclusive Auctions to Support NIL Efforts
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 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 1 — 6th Annual Women’s Empowerment Symposium
- October 10 — 17th Annual Caring for Kids Gala
- October 21 — Eat and Evolve
- 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
- Assistant Director, Special Events and Annual Giving – California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
- Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development – University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
- Vice President, Philanthropy – USA Lacrosse, Sparks, MD
- Outside Sales – Sports Fundraising Representative (Entry Level) – Gold Athletics, Chicago, IL
- Chief Development Officer – Communities In Schools of Ohio, Columbus, OH
- Athletic Director – Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake, WA
- Director of Athletic Fundraising and Sponsorship Programs – Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC
- Fundraiser to Empower Schools and Parents – Apeak Corporation, Remote
- Assistant Athletic Director-Development – South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
- Ambassador, 50/50 Charity Raffle – Tampa Bay Rays, Florida
- Associate Athletic Director, Intercollegiate Athletics – Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
- Assistant Athletic Director for NIL Development – Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
- Grants Manager – Wasatch Adaptive Sports, Salt Lake City, UT
- Special Events Coordinator – Special Olympics Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)
- Assistant Athletic Director / Associate Director of Development and Alumni Affairs – Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
- Community Relations and Events Coordinator – Tucson Roadrunners, Tucson, AZ
- Director of Development – Pitch In For Baseball, Warminster, PA
- Assistant Director of Development for Athletics – Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA
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