GIVE-DEX Overview

Welcome to Our Inaugural Report: The Giving Game – How Sports Fans Drive Philanthropy!

The Sports Philanthropy Network is proud to partner with SBRnet to launch GIVE-DEX — a new tool that captures the charitable giving trends of sports fans across major U.S. sports leagues. This initiative marks the beginning of a broader effort to expand GIVE-DEX, with future plans to include additional leagues, sports, and international fanbases, reflecting the global scope of sports-driven philanthropy.

At the Sports Philanthropy Network, our mission is to build a culture of giving within sports organizations and events. We work with current and former professional athletes, college athletes, community-based sports nonprofits, and larger entities such as teams, leagues, governing bodies, associations, universities, and conferences.

Our signature event, the Sports Philanthropy World Conference, will once again be hosted by KPMG from June 25–27 in Chicago. SPW2025 brings together leaders from across the sports philanthropy sector to collaborate, share best practices, and strengthen the Pipeline of Philanthropy.

We believe in the power of sports to change lives and transform communities. Sports can break down barriers, inspire action, and mobilize people to support causes that make a lasting impact.

With the annual launch of the GIVE-DEX Report, we aim to foster a philanthropic spirit across the industry — with a competitive edge. Our goal is to encourage teams and fans to create game-day activations that elevate giving and bring greater visibility to important causes.