Discussion Topic: Module 5 Discussion 1 - Advising Athletes

Advising Athletes Name Institution Course and Code Professor Date Advising Athletes Explanation of the "Do’s" When advising a rookie athlete about their philanthropic endeavors, there are primary things that one should consider. First, the athlete philanthropist should choose a sustainable project that aligns with his or her beliefs. For example, Serena Williams decided to be the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) since she believed in what the organization was doing to promote human welfare (Golla, Sansiveri, & Jacobsen, 2021). Second, an athlete should collaborate with others who have a common mission to have a significant impact on his or her philanthropic activities. Besides, the combination of philanthropy and sports can engage, set new trends, and inspire many people to do good things globally (Gerretsen, 2022). In that light, it is a good idea to join hands with other athletes or organizations that share beliefs to push philanthropic activities that can benefit society. Explanation of the “Do Not’s” Specifically, my advice to the athlete philanthropist would be to avoid saying yes to every ...