Heading a nonprofit organization is demanding. Even the most well-meaning athletes can be tripped up by time demands, a lack of administrative experience or just bad advice.
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As philanthropists, some athletes look to fans, sponsors while others rely on personal wealth
Some philanthropy experts emphasize that charity is the same whether funds come from an athlete who started a charity or from another source.
When starting a charity is too much, some pro athletes join a nonprofit team
Big League Impact is one of several nonprofits that enlist pro athletes into charitable work.
Frances Tiafoe gives back to College Park youth tennis center via charitable fund
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From military families to chronic disease, athletes choose charitable causes that hit close to home
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The list included Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook and members of the Washington Nationals, Washington Commanders and Baltimore Orioles.
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