JGnil had a big week, but it was Nevada Wolfpack BIG MAN @JazzGardner who made the biggest impression making the committment to give back by hosting 20 children from The Boys & Girls Club as we implemented his charitable vision through "The Jazz Section" giving less fortunate children a chance to see games, meet players and have an experience otherwise not likley (and get to eat the BEST pizza Grimaldi's Pizzeria!).
Many "industry" people rightfully think having a foundation or charity too early in their playing career can be a distraction and lead to mismanagement of funds and likely a failed effort. Look at all of the examples- they are RIGHT!!! They do not have quality people like Norman Wedderburn running their foundations!
The mistakes can range from involving family members without experience making poor judgement or even worse, a "friend of the family" who ends up being a crook and stealing when they have been called "Uncle" or "Coach" for years. Sad stuff.
Fortunately, one of JGnil's advisors is Evan M. Pearson. Evan's resume' is literally philanthropic/charitable organizational structure and campaign funding for over 25 years. Evan subsequently introduced JGnil to PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND, which is a platform that takes the variables I mentioned before OUT! They focus on streamlining the process, costs and risks (legal, taxes, EIN bank account SOP) while providing their clients with a way to have their own cause, own charity and not carry the burden mentally of wondering if things are getting done along the way to building their legacy OFF the court.
Another focus of the JGnil mentality: It isn't impressing people that matters. It is the impression you leave that does.
#givingback #charity #tithing #GIVINGISWINNING.#jgnil #JGnilmanagement Evan M. Pearson Todd A. Finkle, PhD Darren Heitner Austin Jeffrey
This is so great to see! We need to protect our beautiful, diverse environment!