The emerging field of sports philanthropy presents many exciting opportunities—and challenges—for grantmakers. Sports Philanthropy Project has partnered with Council on Foundations to develop a series of sessions for The Summit which address this segment of the philanthropic community. This track will focus on sports philanthropy, tackling such topics as social responsibility in professional sports, the impact of sports celebrity on fundraising efforts, the demographics of sports and philanthropy, and how communities and the sports world can work together for change.
Sunday, May 4; 11:00am-12:30am
Tackling Emerging Issues in Sports Philanthropy
Monday, May 5; 10:30am-12:00pm
Exponential Impact through Collaboration: Sports and Community Working Together
Monday, May 5; 3:00pm-4:30pm
Individual and Social Corporate Responsibility in Professional Sports
Wednesday, May 7; 10:00am-11:30am
The Effects of Demographics on Sports Philanthropy
Wednesday, May 7; 2:00pm-5:00pm
API - Can the Power of Sports Truly Be Harnessed?