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Athletes for Hope Educate, Encourage and Assist Athletes

Post author By admin
Post date October 16, 2013

IMG: via Athletes for Hope

The world’s most elite athletes are known for their sportsmanship, physical talent, and tenacity, but aren’t often recognized for their commitment to philanthropy. Many prominent professional athletes have dedicated more of their time and wealth to charity that to their athletic career. One network of athletes that demonstrates an ongoing dedication to philanthropy is the […]

Tags Andre Agassi, Athlete, athletes for hope, Mia Hamm, Muhammad Ali, Nonprofit, philanthropy, sports, Tony Hawk

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Study Reveals Most Athlete Charities Not Up To Par

Post author By admin
Post date April 4, 2013

A recent investigation by “Outside the Lines” has found that nearly three quarters of charities founded by high-profile male and female athletes do not meet the financial management standards of nonprofit organizations. Guidelines for efficient and effective use of money were set by Charity Navigator, the Better Business Bureau and the National Committee for Responsive […]

Tags Andre Agassi, Athlete, Better Business Bureau, Cathy Kid, Charities, charity, donate, Kyle Petty, Lamar Odom, Lance Armstrong, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Nonprofit, Outside the Lines, philanthropy, Richard Petty, Tiger Woods

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