The George Washington University’s School of Business offers the first and only academic program in the field of sports philanthropy. The Certificate in Sports Philanthropy offers a ground-breaking curriculum tailored to the unique needs of those who work for professional sports teams, leagues, athlete foundations, sport-related companies with an emphasis on corporate social responsibility, nonprofits using sports for social good and those looking to enter the field.
Registration: December 9, 2013-April 9, 2014
Program Dates: April 30, 2014-September 30, 2014
Location: Courses are offered online and students can participate from anywhere
Residency: April 30th and May 1st in Washington, DC at The George Washington University
Requirements:
- Complete all twelve online lectures and assignments
- Attend residency event
- Actively participate in group assignment due at completion of program
Group Assignment: Case study method allows you to collaborate with existing sports philanthropy organizations to apply the knowledge learned through the program to real life scenarios.
Cost:
- $3,750 if you enroll by February 19, 2014 (payment plans are also available until 2/19/14)
- $4,000 enrollment fee after February 19, 2014
- $3,500 if you register two or more students from the same organization
- Enrollment fees include online course system, twelve courses taught by industry experts, course materials, residency attendance, and individual support from program director and faculty experts.
Courses and Faculty:
- Bridging the Gap – Allison Hawk Collinger, Principal, AHC Consulting LLC
- Finding Focus – Andy Miller, Principal, Miller Stephens & Associates
- Strategy for Success – Brian Collier, Senior Vice President, Foundation For The Carolinas
- Program Design – Sarah Martinez-Helfman, Executive Director, Eagles Youth
- Partnership Partnerships & Collaboration – Dean Osaki, Western Region Community Relations Manager, Target
- Measuring Success – John Bare, Vice President, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
- Communicating Impact – Rich Maiore, Vice President, Cone Communications
- Team Building – Mary Barr Gallivan, Director, Center for Corporate Philanthropy, Foundation For The Carolinas
- Legal Issues – Ellen M. Zavian, Esq., Adjunct Professor, The George Washington University
- Options for funding – Catherine Marquette, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, NY Mets
- Overcoming Barriers – Michael J. Balaoing, Esq., former Senior VP, Entertainment Industry Foundation
- Governance – Melinda Weisberg, Co-Principal, CG Consulting for the Common Good
For more information visit www.gwusportsphilanthropy.com and contact Alisha Greenberg at sportsphil@gwu.edu or 301-657-9379.
