We're back with our first blog of 2020! Thanks for sticking with us during a brief hiatus - we'll do our best to keep these coming! We recently attended a Baltimore Metro Business Development event all about corporate social responsibility from the corporation perspective. While the conversation was geared towards companies, there were takeaways and… Continue reading What Athletes Can Learn from CSR Programs
Philanthropy is a big word. It’s a word that has many different meanings- it’s subjective, and that’s ok. But right now, philanthropy has a very objective and simplified perception- the act of giving money to someone else. Philanthropy is an industry with organizations both big and small, with consultants (like us!) and experts, just like… Continue reading Redefining Philanthropy
Athletes often ask us why they should align themselves with a nonprofit organization instead of creating their own. While it’s great to see athletes getting involved in the community regardless of how they do it, it’s clear that collaborations with existing nonprofits are a much more efficient and strategic way to make social impact. Why?… Continue reading Why Collaborations Can Be a Game Changer for Athletes
A good philanthropic partnership relies on several factors (check out our keys to successful partnerships post to learn more). But one of the most important aspects of a philanthropic partnership is authenticity. Authenticity seems like a no brainer, but it’s less commonly applied than you’d think. Many times, especially when it comes to working with… Continue reading Why Authenticity Matters in Your Philanthropy Partnerships
Last week we had the pleasure of participating in the first annual Sports Philanthropy World Congress in Chicago. The event brought together sports philanthropy professionals for education, discussion and networking. Panel topics included setting organizational agendas, creating better programs, measuring impact, engaging donor bases, and fundraising. Experts ranged from nonprofit executives, consultants, development professionals and… Continue reading 23 Takeaways from the 2019 Sports Philanthropy World Congress
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