Episode 7 - Todd Smith - Not all superheroes wear capes, some wear jerseys

My guest today is the Director of Business Development at one of my favorite organizations called Pledge It. He was the Managing Director of the Weinstein Carnegie Philanthropic Group, Co-Director of the Sports Philanthropy Executive Certificate Program at GWU School of Business, Advisory Board Member of Kids Play International, and VP and Board Member of Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation.

Last episode you heard from a 2x NFL Super Bowl winner, in this GivBk Sports Podcast episode you’ll hear from an esteemed member of the sports philanthropy world, and perhaps more importantly, a new father. I’m of course referring to, Mr Todd Smith!

Notes & Highlights

·      0:06:46 NBA’s Biggest Fan’s initiative
·      0:09:42 1st public campaign on Pledge It with Devon Still was a baptism by fire
·      0:16:40 Competition and performance-based fundraising is why Pledge It exists.
·      0:27:30 Larger than life athletes like Derek Jeter that are humble enough to recognize their ability to positively influence people, inspire us to always strive to do more.
·      0:31:15 Not all superheroes wear capes, some wear jerseys 
·      0:40:05 V Foundation was my first exposure to sports philanthropy, Cuisine for a Cure
·      0:46:15 Happy to report that most players demand that their agencies facilitate a way to GivBk to their community and make that part of their brand