FOS to increase visibility for Athletes for Hope and its athlete-led community service initiatives though content creation and distribution
NEW YORK — Front Office Sports (FOS), the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports, today announced a partnership with Athletes for Hope, the world’s largest athlete-led sports philanthropy organization. This collaboration will leverage FOS’s industry-leading content and distribution capabilities to help amplify the organization’s impactful work that empowers athletes to serve and advocate for their communities.
Through this partnership, FOS will integrate Athletes for Hope content and provide distribution within its sponsorship packages. This will not only increase visibility for the important work being done by the philanthropy organization’s athlete network, but will also help its alignment with corporate sponsors who can support their missions.
“I have long admired the work of Athletes for Hope and its affiliates,” said Adam White, CEO of Front Office Sports. “These athletes use their platforms to uplift communities, advocate for change, and offer hope where it’s needed most. This partnership not only aligns us with one of the most impactful athlete-led organizations, but it also gives us the opportunity to spotlight the work that athletes do to make a real difference in the world.”
“Since 2006, Athletes for Hope has led a passionate community of athletes who are committed to serving others through volunteerism and advocacy that has positively impacted millions around the world,” said Jason Belinkie, CEO of Athletes for Hope. “Partnering with a dynamic and forward-thinking storytelling platform like Front Office Sports helps us amplify the powerful ways athletes are driving change beyond the game. Through their stories, we hope to inspire sports fans everywhere to be part of the movement.”
Athletes for Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded nearly two decades ago, works with some of the biggest names in sports, including NBA All-Star Stephen Curry and legendary Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, to support and highlight their philanthropic efforts. By partnering with FOS, Athletes for Hope will be able to share the inspiring stories of the athletes they work with and the initiatives they’re leading with a global audience.
About Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports, boasting an audience that every month delivers more than 175 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 10 million video views, and 2 million page views. In addition, with more than 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America. Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021, AdWeek’s Hottest in Sports in 2022, and listed on Inc. 5000 in 2023, recognizing the fastest-growing private companies in America.
About Athletes for Hope
Athletes for Hope (AFH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 2006 by Muhammad Ali, Mia Hamm, Andre Agassi, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Alonzo Mourning, Jeff Gordon, Warrick Dunn and 5 other legendary athletes. AFH educates, encourages, and empowers professional, Olympic, Paralympic, and college athletes to find their philanthropic passions and volunteer with community organizations and schools across the U.S. AFH is now led by the next generation of athlete leaders, including Stephen Curry, Katie Ledecky, Nathan Chen, and Elena Delle Donne, and has become the largest athlete-led sports non-profit in the world with thousands of athlete members. The organization’s core programs focus on underserved youth physical activity, leadership, mental health, positively impacting more than 200,000 underserved students every month.