The Sports Philanthropy Network builds STRONGER, HEALTHIER and MORE INCLUSIVE communities through sports.
The Sports Philanthropy Network provides professional development programs and educational resources including the Sports Philanthropy Webinar series, the Sports Philanthropy Podcast, our Event Calendar, our blog resources and our annual Sports Philanthropy World Conference.
We also provide media coverage and spotlight the outstanding work of athletes, professional sports teams and leagues, sports foundations and other sports non-profits. Our goal is to elevate the profile of the sports philanthropy sector through our podcasts, extensive social media presence, research and the development of community resources.
We all know that sports have a special power to bring people together and we love sharing the exciting successes. If you have information about upcoming events or other organizations which are doing great work, please let us know via email to Roy Kessel at rkessel@sportsloop.com
We love helping organizations that are using sports for social change, equality, justice, education, opportunity and empowerment.
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Sports Philanthropy Network Podcast

Legacy After the Locker Room
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Social Justice and Social Change-Main Stage-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sports Access: Youth Voice-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

POP PItch Launch–Does your pitch POP. Learn how to make your pitch more effective for funding, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Film and Video-Skill Development-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Storytelling – Skill Development – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Health & Safety: Concussions, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Film and Video – Skill Development – Sports Philanthropy World 202, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Careers in Philanthropy-Skill Development-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

International – Africa – Sport Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sports Philanthropy WORLD: Panel 4–Storytelling, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Volunteer Management – Workshops – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Maximizing Hybrid Events – Wildcard – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Partnerships – Fundraising – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

International – Middle East – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sports Access: Military and Veterans-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Funders and Grant Makers-Main Stage-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Mentoring – Skill Development – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sports Philanthropy WORLD-Panel 1–Charting Your Course, by Sports Philanthropy Network

STEM SPORTS–#SportsPhilanthropy #Webinar #4, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Athletes Careers in Philanthropy-Main Stage-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Fundraising – Sponsorship – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

What are SDGs?-Wildcard Track-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Diversity and Inclusion-Workshop-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Social Justice & Leadership – DEI – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Adaptive Sports – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: LGBTQA+, by Sports Philanthropy Network

International – Human Rights – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Health & Safety: Mental Health, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Play Equity – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Philanthropy Consulting-Wildcard Track-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sports Access: Sports Equipment-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Roy Kessel Introduction to #SportsPhilanthropy Town Hall Meeting on #Racism, Tolerance and Reform, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Leadership Development-Skill Development-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

NIL and NFT – Wildcard – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sponsorship – Fundraising – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

International – Europe – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Roy Kessel’s Closing for Sports Philanthropy Network Town Hall Meeting on Racism and Reform, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Teams, Leagues and Governing Bodies-Main Stage-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

SPN Town Hall Meeting on Racism, Tolerance and Reform: Panel 1–Are We Asking The Right Questions?, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Racism – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Expansive Partnerships – Workshops – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Disabilities, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Adaptive Sports – DEI – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Health & Safety: Heart Screenings, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sports Philanthropy WORLD: Panel 3–Impact Measurement, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sports Access: Developing Better Coaches-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Ethical Marketing-Workshop-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Partnering with Athletes-Wildcard Track-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

FUNDING AND FUNDRAISING–Sports Philanthropy Network Town Hall Meeting, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Health & Safety: Athlete Abuse, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Health & Safety: Drug Education, by Sports Philanthropy Network

SPN Town Hall Meeting on Racism and Reform: Panel 3–Who Has the Power to Make Change?, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Public Relations-Skill Development-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Legacy After the Locker Room

Sports Philanthropy WORLD–Panel 2: Building Better Programs, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Online Fundraising Tools – Fundraising – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Health & Safety: Fitness & Nutrition, by Sports Philanthropy Network

SPN Town Hall Meeting on Racism and Reform: Panel 4–Leading the Charge: Bringing It All Together, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Effective Use of Data – Skill Development – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Health & Safety: Covid 19 Regulatory Overview, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Mentoring-Skill Development-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sports Access: Sports and Development-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

International – Asia – Sport Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Nonprofits as Brands – Skill Development – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Fundraising – Partnerships – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Virtual Events – Fundraising – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Most Common Mistakes CEO And Executive Directors Make-Workshop-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Board Development-Wildcard Track-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Social Entrepreneurs-Main Stage-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Fundraising – Major Gifts and Legacy – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Social Media-Skill Development-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Social Entrepreneurs Leading The Way – Monday Closing Keynote – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sports Philanthropy WORLD–Panel 5–Fundraising, by Sports Philanthropy Network

USING VIDEO EFFECTIVELY–SPN Webinar EP6 Evan Schwartz, Cintri Media w/ Roy Kessel, Founder, SPN, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Health & Safety: Covid 19 Long term Fallout, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Sports Access: Access to Facilities, Training, and Transportation-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Auctions & Online Fundraisers – Fundraising – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Shaping the Athlete’s Philanthropic Mindset – Wildcard – Sports Philanthropy Network, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Telling Stories without Reinforcing Negative Stereotypes – Skill Development, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Using Real Estate to Drive Fundraising-Workshop-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Storytelling-Skill Development-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Mega Events to Build Community, Legacy, & Philanthropy- Fundraising- Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Governing and Managing Communication with Youth – Health and Safety – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Social Justice, by Sports Philanthropy Network

International – Central & South America -Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

FUNDRAISING DURING A CRISIS–#SportsPhilanthropy Webinar EP5 Heidi Webb, Green Kite Fundraising, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Athlete Impact Through Philanthropy – Main Stage 7 – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

International – Sport & Development – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Effective Data-Wildcard Track-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Fundraising – Board Development – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Is a Foundation Right for You?-Wildcard Track-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Women Leading the Charge-Main Stage-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Grant Making – Fundraising – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

SPN Town Hall Meeting on Racism and Reform: Panel 2–Who Has the Right to Define the Issues?, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Online Fundraising Tools – Fundraising – Sports Philanthropy World 2021, by Sports Philanthropy Network

International – Sports Diplomacy – Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING–Sports Philanthropy Town Hall Meeting, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Creating and Leveraging Internships-Workshop-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network

Media Influence on Philanthropy-Main Stage-Sports Philanthropy World 2020, by Sports Philanthropy Network
