PLAY IT FORWARD
DVLP
DVLP Athletics has the potential to be a game-changer in sports-based social impact. By integrating education, technology, corporate engagement, and scalable funding models, DVLP can go beyond just providing jerseys—it can become a movement for lasting social change.

Create a Tiered
Community Engagement Program
- Local Impact Level: Youth leagues & schools volunteer for local community causes.
- Regional Impact Level: Semi-pro & collegiate teams participate in larger CSR projects.
- National Impact Level: Partner with national organizations to scale social change.
DEVELOP
DVLP Change Agents
- Train athletes & team leaders in leadership, volunteerism, and social responsibility.
- Provide digital certificates or scholarships for community contributions.
- Corporate CSR Alignment & Sponsorship Enhancements

Branded Corporate-Sponsored Jerseys
- Corporations funding teams get co-branded jerseys featuring their CSR messaging.
- Each jersey comes with a QR Code linking to the impact story of the sponsorship.
VOLUNTEER
Employee Integration
- Companies can sponsor a team AND send employees to volunteer alongside athletes.
- Provides corporations with measurable CSR impact and team-building opportunities.


EVENTS
Sponsor a Cause Night
- Sponsored games where corporations, sports teams, and communities play for a cause.
- Includes live-streamed impact stories, community awards, and fundraising.
- Expanding Athlete Development Beyond Sports
Life Skills Training & Personal Growth Development
- Integrate financial literacy, leadership training, and mental resilience workshops.
- Provide mentorship programs connecting young athletes with business leaders.

GIVING BACK
Scholarship & Career Pathways
- Reward outstanding volunteers with scholarships and career internships through corporate partners.
- Offer resume-building opportunities for young athletes through service work.
- Digital & Technology Integration
STAY CONNECTED
DVLP Mobile App for Real-Time Impact Tracking
- Tracks volunteer hours, corporate sponsorship engagement, and CSR impact.
- Athletes and teams earn badges, milestones, and rewards for community service.

Video Storytelling & Social Media Campaigns
- Athletes share personal stories about how sports and service transformed their lives.
- Partner with influencers to promote the “Developing People, Not Just Players” message.
- Creating a Scalable Fundraising Model
MAKE IT EASY
Subscription-Based Sponsorships
- “Play It Forward Memberships” allow corporations, individuals, and alumni to contribute monthly.
- Members receive exclusive impact reports, branded apparel, and invites to special events.


BRAND YOUR CAUSE
Custom Merchandise for Cause Support
- Sell limited-edition jerseys and apparel with a portion of proceeds funding social initiatives.
- Partnership Expansion with Local & National Organizations
Collaborate with Existing Social Impact Programs
- Partner with Boys & Girls Clubs, United Way, and OneOC to amplify reach.
- Leverage corporate networks to expand beyond just team sports into larger community impact.