Philanthropic Services for the sports community
We provide charitable guidance and support to help ensure your philanthropic investments make the most impact in areas that matter most to YOU.
MVP Giving specializes in providing charitable advice and guidance to the professional sports community—working with athletes, coaches, owners and their families.
Individuals & families
We design charitable giving plans that reflect your values, focus on your interests and passions, and make a powerful impact in communities that matter to you. We take care of the logistics and details so you can focus on the JOY OF GIVING.
Franchises
We work with franchises to BOLSTER THEIR CHARITABLE IMPACT through non-profit education workshops, strategies for smart giving and how to navigate endless requests for donations.
Advisors
who we are
our founder:
Jennifer Pope Baker
Jennifer has more than 30 years of thoughtful, strategic, non-profit leadership—including serving as an advisor to professional athletes, coaches, owners and their families in various capacities throughout her career. She is highly regarded as an innovative, accomplished, trailblazing executive with an entrepreneurial spirit. MVP Giving clients benefit from her extensive experience in developing transformational strategies and delivering exceptional results.
guiding principles
TRANSPARENCY
We are open and forthcoming at all times. We diligently document the work we complete, including the discovery process; this information is always available to the client. We are truthful in our communication and do not withhold information.
FINANCIAL HONESTY
We are steadfast in maintaining fidelity to the agreed-upon terms in client contracts; we do not have hidden fees or transactions. We will never obligate your money; all funding decisions are finalized by the client.
EFFICIENCY
We recognize your time is valuable. We prepare in advance for meetings, communicate in the manner and rhythm you prefer and provide updates and reports on a timely basis.
OBJECTIVITY
We strive to be neutral in all situations and provide advice and guidance through an impartial lens. If we have a conflict or experience that may cause bias—either positive or negative—we will advise the client immediately and transfer the assignment to another team member as appropiate.
EXTRAORDINARY
We are committed to outstanding customer service and delivering remarkable results that exceed expectations.
working together
We listen to learn. Your life experiences, values, passions and opinions about the world create the foundation for our work together.
First, we learn from you what you care most about and how you want to change the world for the better. Then we go to work.
We focus on the details, research and processes so you do not have to. MVP is your philanthropic representative and investigator, allowing you to remain anonymous while we research, evaluate opportunities and propose options for your giving that align with your priorities and have the greatest impact.
We continue the work by implementing the options you approve, following through with all the details and providing updates on how your gifts are impacting the community.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
We are dedicated to providing advice, guidance and implementation of your philanthropic plans and welcome invitations to meet and connect with the other professionals on your team: agents, attorneys, financial planners, wealth advisors, etc. In our experience, this allows you to take advantage of the unique talents each person offers, which cannot fully be replicated by those without the same industry expertise. This type of collaboration leads to a thoughtful, holistic approach by your professionals resulting in unparalleled services for your benefit.
Charitable Assets
We recommend our clients work with a trusted financial advisor to determine how much money you have available for your annual giving and the best way to set aside these dollars. Your advisor may recommend establishing a donor-advised fund which is typically the most effective way to create a foundation without the significant legal and tax burdens of having your own 501c3 organization. We can provide information to help explain the different ways you can organize your charitable dollars, the pros/cons of each and help you plan a list of questions to discuss with your financial advisor so you can decide what works best for your personal situation.
Fees
MVP Giving fees are based on the complexity of your unique plan, the time needed to meet your goals and our rigorous commitment to delivering outstanding results. We know our clients like options when determining how to engage with us. Your proposal will include detailed, transparent and personalized information about the benefits and impact of selecting either our hourly rate, a project fee or a subscription for philanthropic expertise and support throughout a calendar year. We will never surprise you with hidden charges or transactions.
Contact Us
Let’s work together!
Schedule a complimentary meeting to discuss your charitable interests and explore how we can work with you to create and implement a plan that allows you to focus on the JOY OF GIVING, rather than the logistics and details. We will answer your questions with complete transparency and provide options for the various ways MVP Giving can support you in making a powerful impact in the areas most important to you.
MVP Giving will respond to all inquiries by the end of the following business day.