Angela LaChica To Give Keynote Presentation at 2019 Sports Philanthropy World Congress

Sports Philanthropy Network is excited to announce that Angela LaChica will give the keynote lunch presentation at the Sports Philanthropy World Congress in Chicago, Illinois on August 9, 2019. LaChica will speak on her efforts with LaChica Sports & Entertainment Group and her current role with the Players Coalition and their fight for social justice.  During her speech, “Connecting and Engaging with Professional Athletes: Spotlight on Social Justice”, LaChica will draw on her extensive experience in sports marketing and media, as well as her community efforts on behalf of many high-profile athletes including LeBron James. The event will be held at Whrilyball, 1825 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL 60614

The Sports Philanthropy World Congress will consist of five panels and presentations on a variety of sports philanthropy topics including: fundraising, board development, donor engagement, strategy and vision, program creation and impact measurement. The Sports Philanthropy World Congress was launched to bring together the best minds in sports philanthropy, allowing participants to share their knowledge, ideas, vision and passion. Consisting of five high level panels, this one-day event will host discussions on the challenges faced by sports non-profits and will provide the resources and strategies to help them improve their impact in the community. 

“Angela has a strong record of providing high-level guidance and strategy to sports organizations as well as professional athletes. That experience gives her the ideal perspective to help our attendees and organizations understand how they can leverage relationships with professional athletes to make a greater impact in their communities.” said Roy Kessel, founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be the keynote speaker for this incredibly impactful conference,” said LaChica. “I have spent most of my career working with professional athletes and sports organizations and love both learning from others as well as sharing my experiences and best practices with an audience that will use the power of sports to create real change in their communities.”

“Having worked in the sports industry for over 20 years, I have seen the power that sports have to make a positive impact in the community. Sports philanthropy drives social change, impacts underserved communities, breaks down barriers and fights for social justice. We believe that by bringing together the leaders in the sports philanthropy industry, we will facilitate greater communication, collaboration and interaction among these amazing organizations.  We want to be able to connect them with the resources they need to grow and thrive.” said Kessel. 

For more information about the Sports Philanthropy World Congress visit: www.SportsPhilanthropyNetwork.com/sports-philanthropy-world-congress/ 

About the Players Coalition: Players Coalition is an independent 501(c)(3) (charity) and 501(c)(4) (advocacy) organization, working with professional athletes, coaches and owners across leagues to improve social justice and racial equality in our country. The work is focused on three key pillars: Police & Community Relations, Criminal Justice Reform and Education & Economic Advancement. Players Coalition is solution-oriented, and members invest significant time and resources to educate themselves on various issues impacting their communities to identify where their influence can have the greatest impact. In 2017, the Players Coalition was co-founded by NFL Pro-Bowl Safety and 2017 NFLPA Byron “Whizzer” White winner Malcolm Jenkins and retired wide receiver and NFL 2015 Walter Payton Man of the Year winner Anquan Boldin. Players Coalition continues to grow in numbers of ambassadors with the collective goal of making an impact on federal, state and local levels through advocacy, engagement and providing resources. For more information follow @playerscoalition on Instagram and Facebook, @playercoalition on Twitter or visit their website at players-coalition.org. 

About LaChica Sports: LaChica Sports offers years of unique industry experience, corporate and media relationships, high level event management and high-profile athlete and talent management. LaChica garners invaluable relationships and creates limitless opportunities for both our clients and partners. LaChica ensures professionalism and first class execution. All staff adhere to a strict confidentiality agreement(s) protecting our client’s privacy, every step of the way. For more information about LaChica Sports, visit their website at: lachicasports.com