Turning Athlete Influence Into Lasting Impact
ABOUT
Drive Sports Philanthropy exists to help professional athletes turn influence into lasting impact.
Founded by Vincent Kirkwood, Drive Sports Philanthropy partners with professional athletes to build intentional, authentic philanthropic strategies that reflect who they are, what they value, and the communities they care most about. The firm was created on the belief that philanthropy should be more than transactional — it should be purposeful, strategic, and deeply aligned with an athlete’s identity and platform.
⏺ SERVICES
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Ongoing Strategic Support
Executive-level advisory and management support for athletes who want their foundation professionally guided, strategically aligned, and built to scale—without becoming a distraction.
Includes:
Strategic and operational management support
Board and governance guidance
Philanthropic decision-making counsel
Alignment between philanthropy, endorsements, and public messaging
Risk mitigation related to causes and partnerships
Annual planning and long-term grow
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Foundation Activation & Growth
Strategic design and execution support for athlete-led initiatives that activate the foundation’s mission and attract meaningful funding, partners, and community engagement.
Includes:
Design of signature programs and initiatives
Strategic support during campaigns and activations
Partner identification and alignment (nonprofits, brands, leagues)
Fundraising and donor engagement strategy
Campaign positioning, storytelling, and impact measurement guidance
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Ongoing Strategic Support
Executive-level advisory and management support for athletes who want their foundation professionally guided, strategically aligned, and built to scale—without becoming a distraction.
Includes:
Strategic and operational management support
Board and governance guidance
Philanthropic decision-making counsel
Alignment between philanthropy, endorsements, and public messaging
Risk mitigation related to causes and partnerships
Annual planning and long-term growth strategy