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Tired of seeing sponsorship as charity? It’s time to flip the script. Your athletic prowess is a powerful marketing tool. Building a strong personal brand attracts sponsors who see you as an investment, not a donation. Let’s change the game together. 💪 #athleteempowerment #sponsorshipdeals #brandbuilding #marketingstrategy #athletelife #sportsbusiness #sponsorship #personalbranding #marketingtips #tūhonosports #tūhonobuildsbrands 📸: Matthew Finch

Here are a few reasons you should you sponsor one of your youth or local high school sports teams and their events: ~ Supporting local teams can increase brand awareness. ~ A youth sports sponsorship can be particularly valuable if your target customer base includes kids or families, and if word-of-mouth marketing is a part of your marketing strategy. ~ Any kind of support for the local sports team will get you the attention of the entire community. Players, parents and coaches recognize those that support their players, sponsorships for youth sports also have the power to create intense customer loyalty. ~ Depending on the type of team you sponsor and the state your business is in, you might be eligible to write off your sports team or event sponsorship as a business expense or as a charitable donation.  ~ And finally, it’s not all about increasing profits – though this is a nice benefit. A youth sports team sponsorship lets you give back to your local community❤️ Feels good not just for you, but your staff, its a team thing all around and it’s a win-win!! The Longhorn Restaurant in Tombstone Arizona is a proud sponsor of Tombstone High School Baseball! #tombstoneaz #givingback #ILoveSOAZ #SouthernArizona

Ready to score big for your cause? Check out these game-winning #fundraisingideas: 🏌️ Charity golf tournament Organize a golf tournament where participants can pay to play, sponsor holes, or compete in contests like "longest drive" or "closest to the pin." It’s a perfect mix of sport and networking! ⚽ Kick-a-thon How many goals can you score in an hour? Participants gather pledges per goal at this soccer-inspired event, turning every kick into cash for your cause. 🚴 Cycling rally Pedal for a purpose with a community bike ride. Offer different route lengths for all ages and skill levels, and encourage riders to get sponsors to back their miles. 🎽 Virtual 5K Everyone, everywhere can join in! Host a virtual race where participants run their own route and time it themselves. Its flexibility makes it a hit, especially for busy or remote supporters. 🏀 Hoops for hope Host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and let teams buy into the bracket. Add a free throw contest for some extra fun (and #fundraising)! Sports bring people together, and with these ideas, they can also bring in donations. Lace up, team up, and let’s make your next event a home run for your cause!

When you have a dream, you have to chase it. My dream is to turn Life & Basketball Brand into a household name—a platform that connects with every underdog basketball player and content creator. I want those who don’t often get the spotlight to know that we are here for them. We support players of all levels, but we’re especially focused on those who don’t get the exposure they deserve. Life & Basketball Brand is about more than just the game. We help players grow on and off the court in this digital age. The problem is, there are so many players who still don’t know we exist, but that’s about to change. That’s why I’m back out here, front and center, raising awareness for a company that is already helping so many athletes. I’ll be honest—asking for money isn’t easy, but it’s what will allow us to grow and support even more players. I’m asking you to make a small contribution, not just to my dream but to the future of the players who are chasing theirs. We all know the power of sports—there’s nothing else like it. I want to take a moment to thank Chris Brickley for believing in this vision and contributing to it. If this resonates with you and you’d like to help bring this vision to life, I encourage you to make a contribution of any amount. There’s no limit—just give whatever feels right in your heart. You can read more and donate here ⬇️ 🔗: https://gofund.me/d38386e9 #linkedinsports #sports #sportsbiz #sportsindustry #community

Today is the day. 🥊 Six months ago, I started on a journey to help raise funds for a charity is doing tremendous work and changing lives for the better. I agreed to get comfortable with the uncomfortable by doing something I had never done before – something I had never imagined doing - participating in a live, fully sanctioned boxing event. I must admit, with only a few hours until the bell rings, I’m still feeling a little uncomfortable. I mean, my opponent I will be alone in the ring, under bright lights, with almost 600 people (plus special guest announcer Sugar Ray Leonard. Yes, the Sugar Ray Leonard) cheering and screaming for us to hit harder, move quicker, go for the knock out shot. Not to mention – have you seen my opponent? But nerves and a little discomfort can be a powerful motivator. When speaking in front of an audience or prepping for a media interview, I always tell myself and/or spokespeople “if you don’t have some butterflies, you shouldn’t go out there. A little bit of nerves will keep you honest and focused.” And I am most definitely focused. I’ve been visualizing everything about tonight, preparing for any situation. What I’ve realized above all is that regardless how it goes, everything about this experience has exceeded my expectations. I had originally set three goals: 1.     Raise money for Pinball Foundation, a charity doing important work and making positive change. - I am so close to my stretch fundraising target of $15,000 (Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gE4gKKd5), if you add in ticket sales, it's more than $30,000 from my network. 2.     Get back in shape. - After 4 years of Covid-induced lethargy, including 2 surgeries, I needed something to force me into action. With training, I’ve lost 20 pounds and feel I’m in the best shape I've been in a very long time. 3.     Create memories. - #VictoryGala is an incredible event, and it was important to me that my family and friends were engaged and involved. My closest group of friends go back over 45 years, and we will be friends for at least another 45. Everything about this experience will be told and retold countless times in the coming decades. So, as far as I’m concerned, I’m already 3/3, having surpassed each goal I set. Whatever the outcome tonight, I know the young leaders in the Pinball Foundation programs are the real winners, but so am I, and so are all of the participants and everyone involved. A huge thank you to Kevin Mathiasz, MBA for enlisting me, to Mayron and the team at www.favelatc.com for the training, and to everyone at PCF for the work they put in to give back every single day. Importantly, thank you to my amazing family for putting up with the time commitment and constant discussions about boxing, and to everyone who has supported my effort with donations, words of encouragement, and moral support. Thanks to all of you, I’m ready to rumble. 🥊 🥊 #gratitude #community

Lashings does it again! #legends Speak to Dave Fitzgerald to discuss! Lashings World

Last Friday's "Match for Hope" in #Qatar wasn't just a #football game, it was a masterclass in strategic marketing and philanthropy, achieving huge success by raising over $8 million for a good cause. The event gathered the combined influence of global content creators and football legends, to achieve an extraordinary outreach and engagement with diverse audiences worldwide. The event's dedicated aim to support children's #education through the Education Above All Foundation highlighted the integration of entertainment with philanthropy, resonating with global audiences. By effectively leveraging digital platforms for its promotion, live streaming, and fundraising, it tapped into the digital-first tendencies of today's society, optimizing both participation rates and charitable contributions. This strategy not only maximized the event's philanthropic impact but also set a new standard for using digital engagement to support meaningful causes. The event demonstrated the power of influencer's marketing, the importance of genuine cause-based marketing, and the limitless possibilities when both are combined effectively. Hats off to the organizers for such a remarkable event on a worldwide scale. #MatchForHope #EducationAboveAll #Marketing #Media #Streaming

Strengthening Sports Organizations: The Role of Community Engagement In the dynamic world of sports management, success isn't just measured by wins on the field but by the impact a team has on its community. As someone passionate about the intersection of sports and community, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of community engagement within sporting organizations. Community engagement goes beyond fan support; it's about forging deep, meaningful connections with the people who make your team's success possible. I've had the privilege of witnessing the power of community engagement firsthand during my involvement with the Cronulla Sharks' 'Sharks Have Heart Round' (Round 7). This community based initiative not only raised vital funds for charitable causes but also brought fans together to celebrate their shared passion for the team while making a positive impact in the community. As sports management professionals, it's our responsibility to recognize the importance of community engagement and prioritize initiatives that foster meaningful connections with our fans. By doing so, we not only strengthen our organizations but also create a legacy of impact that extends far beyond the scoreboard. #CronullaSharks #NationalRugbyLeague #communityengagement #sport

ECU Division of Student Affairs Challenge Number Four for #PirateNationGives. Please share! GET READY, CLUB SPORTS! CHALLENGE: A head-to-head match up is just the incentive that our Club Sport alumni need to get back into the game. We've launched a sport vs. sport competition for bragging rights and a share of $20,000 in Bonus Money! Which Club Sports have what it takes to win this sport-to-sport match-up? A gift to the Club Sports Priority Fund* in honor of your favorite club sport could put them in 1st place to beat its competition. Game on! Behind the scenes, there is even more going on! An additional $1,000 goes to the sport that: -Gets the greatest number of overall donors -Get the greatest number of dollars -Has the gift from a person furthest away from Greenville, NC -First club that receives a donation on March 20 -Last club that gets a donation on March 20 -First 5 clubs that have 100% of current roster donate *By supporting the Club Sports Priority Fund in honor of a particular sport, your gift helps Club Sports at large. All Club Sports have potential to receive financial assistance through this fund. https://lnkd.in/e7m7jTgh

💷What’s your biggest fundraising challenge? If you run a sports club you know its more than just game strategies!⚽ From operational costs and facility upgrades to landing sponsorships, fundraising has its fair share of hurdles. Toss your challenges into the comments below—your wildest hurdles might just spark the next big idea! Also check out our shiny new Ultimate Club Fundraising Toolkit here-https://bit.ly/3zkvKL4 #SportsFundraising #ClubManagement #CommunitySupport #FundraisingChallenges #WhatsYourFundraisingChallenge