We say this a lot, but it’s true: Sport has the power to make meaningful and positive change in communities around the world. Earlier this year, the National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced they were extending their partnership with Right To Play, an organization that aims to protect, educate and empower youth through play and sport.… Continue reading Using Lacrosse to Empower Indigenous Youth
April 6th is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP). Formally recognized by the United Nations, the day is an opportunity for organizations around the world to show how sport has made a positive social impact in their communities. Nelson Mandela famously said that sport has the power to change the world.… Continue reading The Numbers Behind Sport for Development’s Impact in Communities
NFL Zach Ertz Honored With Steinberg-DeNicola Humanitarian AwardZach Ertz was recognized with the Steinberg-DeNicola Humanitarian Award for his service to the community. Ertz joined teammate Carson Wentz on a trip to Haiti and soon decided to form the Ertz Family Foundation with his wife Julie to assist youth who were less fortunate with better sporting… Continue reading March 2019 Sports Philanthropy Roundup
It’s that time of year again where everyone is glued to their (multiple) screens and work productivity comes to a halt. March Madness is here, but once again we are left wondering about the philanthropic impact. With the advent of legalized sports betting in several states across the US, the monetary value of March Madness… Continue reading How March Madness Can Integrate Philanthropy
In 2017, more than $410 billion was donated to charities, the most ever, and 70% of those donations were made by individuals. But how many of those individuals were educated about effective philanthropic giving? Thanks to the Learning by Giving Foundation, we may soon see a new generation of educated philanthropists making responsible and sustainable… Continue reading How the Learning by Giving Foundation is Influencing Future Generations of Giving
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