WSF’s Sports 4 Life program is celebrating its 10th anniversary! This national initiative – co-founded by ESPN in 2014 and supported by Gatorade – utilizes the power of sport to build a solid foundation for Black, African-American, Hispanic and Native American girls to thrive on and off the field of play.
We are proud to mark the program’s 10-year milestone by distributing a historic $500,000 via $10,000 grants to 50 organizations across the country. This is the largest funding and grant class to date and was made possible thanks to a special donation from WNBA legend Sue Bird in partnership with CarMax, as well as other contributions from supporters. Meet the grantees and learn more about Sports 4 Life: https://lnkd.in/gSb9i5vg#KeepPlaying#Sports4Life#WSF50#PlaytoLead
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"Giving...acknowledges the Universe as truly abundant. Giving taps into the spiritual dimension that multiplies us, our thinking 🧠 and our results”✅.
There is an ocean 🌊 of abundance and one can tap into it with a teaspoon 🥄 , a bucket 🪣 or a tractor trailer 🚛. The ocean doesn't care" - from the book, The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth.
There's a lot of talk about giving these days.
And why it's important for the cause you are giving to. And yes, it is, full stop 🛑. There are so many incredible missions in the world that we can support and amplify. 📢
AND, giving has another powerful dimension we cannot always see right away.
It unlocks 🔐 us from our worthiness conversations, opens us to abundance in our lives, with our money, 💵 and our business. 💼
Giving doesn't deplete, it FUELS ⛽️.
We grow what wr have when we give to missions greater than ourselves.
Now, imagine you have the opportunity to change someone's life for the better.
Imagine having a generational, societal, and community impact.
Imagine making a gift that pays infinite returns....
Walsh College empowers the business and technology leaders of today and tomorrow.
Your gift to Walsh fuels our students as they learn, grow, and change the world. It's an infinite gift, with limitless returns.
Will YOU join us on this #GivingDay and tap into that ocean of abundance together?
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🚨 Walsh Giving Day is Tomorrow! 🚨
Just a friendly reminder that Walsh Giving Day is happening tomorrow! Get ready to join us in making a difference and supporting the future of education at Walsh College.
Remember, every donation counts, no matter the size. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of students and the Walsh community as a whole.
Plus, don't forget about our exciting incentive! A lucky donors will win 4 tickets to the baseball game on July 18th at Jimmy Johns Field in Utica, Michigan! 🎟️⚾ Don't miss out on this opportunity to give back and potentially score big!
Let's make Walsh Giving Day 2024 one to remember: https://bit.ly/3UaXQ1z#OneDayOneWalsh#WalshGivingDay
Countdown to Monday at 5pm ET. Help me raise funds to support a scholarship fund for Black teen boys! I am helping raise money in support of 2024 Beautillion participant, Lloyd Gardner. Proceeds will benefit Nassau Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Fund and Community. Purchase popcorn here: https://lnkd.in/eSgi3-s7
50% of proceeds go towards the scholarship fund.
Goals of the 2024 Beautillion:
• To recognize the achievement of young African – American and minority men within the community.
• To inspire and stimulate growth, academic excellence, community building, and leadership development.
• To enhance their sense of civic responsibility and appreciation for cultural heritage.
• To bring about self-awareness, self-determination, self-actualization, and purpose greater than self.
Today, on the winter solstice, we kick off the ski season with our very first 'Share Winter Day'—marking the start of our annual end-of-year giving campaign, running through December 31. Your support in 2023 empowered over 48,000 youth on the slopes and distributed $1.4 million to 65 grantee organizations across 27 states.
In 2024, we're set for ambitious strides—extending winter sports accessibility, enhancing community involvement, and aiming to put 50,000 youth on the slopes by season's end. Join us in reaching these goals—make a one-time or monthly donation today https://lnkd.in/d3_c5tD.
If you like popcorn, please help my granddaughter with her first fundraiser with Double Good popcorn
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In 18 years of competing in the 'Hood Bowl' fantasy football league, I've learned that success isn't measured by personal achievements but by the impact we make. Transforming winnings into donations for causes and communities reinforces the true essence of leadership: service.
Video in next Post!
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In support of all the amazing women in #Women in #Motorsports North America and NASCAR - Support Our Mission by Donating to WIMNA TODAY! Raising more than $600,000 in its first year, the NASCAR Day Giveathon, a joint effort between NASCAR and The NASCAR Foundation, provides vital funds to our communities. The NASCAR Day Giveathon is a national movement helping nonprofits secure critical funds. The NASCAR community's 37-hour online giving day is a fun way to support local nonprofits. Founders Lyn St. James and Beth Paretta, alongside Executive Director Cindy Sisson, are passionate about racing and women in the sport. #racing#womeninracing
I promise I'll post about my actual job (we have a new video to share about Mainframe mod and GenAI!) but as summer winds to a close I wanted to share a charity opportunity related to Golf:
https://lnkd.in/g2i6mqfG
Ultimately this is about helping kids lead healthier lives and is related to the amazing work that Jack and Barbara Nicklaus have done across the world to help kids heal and thrive with their Play Yellow initiative.
My Wife Ashley and her colleague Kelli are going to play 72 holes of golf in one day and they are going to make it rain birdies. If you have a bit of a gambling mindset, you can make a donation based on the number of birdies they're going to make. You can also make an up-front donation. Note that this is focused on Colorado - ask your local pro if something is happening near you!
Why is this on LinkedIn? Two reasons - first - this is really the only social media I do. I do so little I don't know if this actually counts as social media.
Second - having married a professional golfer I've learned a lot about golf that has surprised me. Watching Ashley and her friends and colleagues navigate a male-dominated world (5% of PGA professionals are women. 5%!) is in many ways a clearer lens to the same challenges we see in technology. The backlash we've seen in some pockets of the world against fostering inclusion - one person's opinion here - ignores the reality that a diversity of thought and opinion makes teams better. Here's a golf example - when you're taking a golf lesson, you are incredibly vulnerable and it can be intimidating - no single approach works for everyone. Finding a coach that resonates with you (and this can be especially hard for women coming to the game, or children wanting to learn) is critical to your experience. There is not a long line to draw between this phenomenon and what we see in technology as leaders, mentors and peers.
Also, golf is fundamentally a game of integrity - I've seen remarkable examples of leadership and integrity on the course (look up "Sahith Theegala penalty" for an unbelievable example recently) and again it reminds me of all the things we try to do as leaders and professionals in business. I've always liked the phrase "integrity is what happens when no one is looking" and if golf can help me and others to model that, there's more to the game than I thought.
Let me close by saying - for those in the Northern Hemisphere - enjoy the last gasps of summer, whatever brings you outside to do so!
On Tuesday, September 24th, I will be participating in the inaugural Colorado PGA Birdie Bash fundraiser event to raise funds for PGA REACH Colorado and Children's Hospital Colorado. I, alongside other Colorado PGA Professionals, will play 72 holes of golf in one day at The Ranch Country Club in an attempt to make as many birdies as possible! Please consider making a pledge per birdie to support these impactful organizations. YOUR GIFT MATTERS and will help us reach our goal of raising $110,000! To make a pledge, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gWWgpdNi
Strategizing how to overcome donor fatigue can be difficult. The #SliceSquad had to get creative by finding a way to evoke emotion in audiences and make them take the next step to Converted Attention. Scroll through to see how we did it:
We are honored to be among so many amazing organizations in celebration of Women's Sports Foundation's 10th anniversary!