Firefly Group Advisors LLC’s Post

There has been incredible action in sports over the last few years and many aspects have fundamentally changed: NIL rights for collegiate athletes and shifting NCAA landscapes; the increase in marketing and broadcast of women's sports and the exponential fan engagement; the rise of new sports (pickleball anyone)?; and more. One thing has remained constant: the ability of sport to transcend the game and build community. We see firsthand how athletes and teams lift people and organizations and it's a beautiful thing. That's all. Just our thought for the day.

Last week was a busy one that included a 350-person fundraising event, and a 200-person event at the ballpark for #schwarbersneighborhoodheroes. This is an applause post for teams: teams that know their roles and star in them. When individual team members (and, in our case, volunteers) play to their strengths and execute per plan, it’s beautiful, and feels seemingly low-effort. The result? More than 550 guests smiling, happy, and closer to the cause. Cheers to teamwork! And applause for Team Firefly and our volunteers in particular! 👏🏻 #sportsphilanthropy #teamwork

This was a fun one! Thanks for the shout out Kevin Saghy!

We work at the intersection of sports and philanthropy. We help athletes or teams use their influence or resources to drive positive social impact. And we also help organizations that use sports to drive social change. Are you a nonprofit using sports-based programs to deliver on your mission? We'd love to hear how you implement sports to create powerful results.

By now, the world knows the excitement of women’s basketball (which, by the way, was always there). What excites us most is the female stars of this year’s March Madness are building off-court legacies as well. Caitlin Clark (caitlinclarkfoundation.org) and Angel Reese (angelcreesefoundation.org) have their own foundations, and Paige Bueckers insists her NIL deals have a charity or community component are some examples. Bravo to these fierce females for using their platform for good. #sportsphilanthropy Caitlin Clark Foundation #angelreese #paigebueckers #marchmadness

Want to brainstorm about sports philanthropy and using sports to do good? Let’s channel passion for purpose!

Wishing all of our friends in baseball a happy Opening Day! #mlb #baseball

What do we find is the primary reason more professional athletes hesitate to pursue charitable work? Time. "I have so little time," or "I can't make an impact because I don't have enough time." We love to hear that because it's an easy fix! As a trusted team who understands how to drive positive results in the nonprofit space, we do the work behind the scenes. You simply show up and have meaningful interactions when time permits, positively impacting the community you care about, and building your legacy outside the game. We especially love the mood-boost our clients have when they spend time with people whose lives improve because they showed up. Even with a few hours a season, we help athletes move the needle on their mission. #sportsphilanthropy #impact #athletes #legacy

It’s great to see coverage of the charitable angle of big sports events. Way to go National Basketball Association (NBA) and congrats to the beneficiaries, Special Olympics Indiana and Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis! https://lnkd.in/g9fh-sB5