Talent lives everywhere. Opportunity does not.
Your gift creates access and opportunity for talented emerging leaders from every background building careers in sports and entertainment.
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Monthly, annual, or one-time. However you give, it goes straight into our programs.
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#IgnitingDreams
Your gift turns a dream into a career
“There is a difference between being invited into a room and believing you have something to offer. The McLendon Foundation gave me both the opportunity and the confidence.”
- Young Professionals Impacted
- 800
- Careers started, mentored and moved forward.
- Scholars
- 170+
- Graduate degrees earned with a McLendon Scholarship behind them.
- Fellows
- 350+
- Emerging leaders moving through our fellowship program.
Your gift at work
Every dollar goes straight to work
Your gift funds the programs that open doors for emerging leaders in sports and entertainment.
Scholarships
Graduate degrees for talented scholars.
Fellowships
Direct pathways into the industry.
Mentorship
Guidance from leaders across sports and entertainment.
Career support
Interviews, placements and first jobs.
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