Jon Perry
Community Impact Manager at Detroit Tigers
- Role
- Community Impact Manager, Outreach and Engagement - Detroit Tigers at Ilitch Sports + Entertainment
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jon Perry
I\'m a passionate sports philanthropy professional interested in moving my community…
Experience
Community Impact Manager, Outreach and Engagement - Detroit Tigers
Apr 2022 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
Develop and implement outreach and engagement programming for the Detroit Tigers, built around youth education, health, and wellness, with an emphasis on engaging underrepresented audiences • Manage the charitable donation process for the Tigers organization in support of hundreds of local nonprofit fundraisers annually, including the processing of thousands of donated items and fulfillment of experiential packages (meet & greets, batting practice viewings, on-field experiences, private tours, etc.)• Develop the strategic plan and oversee annual distribution of complimentary Detroit Tigers game tickets to hundreds of nonprofit organizations through the MLB Commissioner’s Community Initiative and Detroit Tigers Foundation ticket programs, focusing on youth in Wayne County• Manage and execute impact-focused MLB-sanctioned and Detroit Tigers-supported themed games and events, including Jackie Robinson Day, Cancer Awareness days, Lou Gehrig Day, Military and First Responder Recognition days, Negro Leagues Weekend, Roberto Clemente Day, and volunteer activities• Work with local and national cultural and advocacy organizations to identify, recognize and support the work of local leaders making an impact in the following areas: Black History, Women’s History, Arab American Heritage, AAPI Heritage, LGBTQ+ Pride, Disability Pride, and Hispanic & Latino Heritage• Develop and maintain relationships with Major League Baseball and member clubs and with external partners including NGOs, school districts, corporate partners, civic leaders, etc. while serving as a liaison between Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and community partners in the Metropolitan Detroit area
Education
University of Michigan
B.A. Sport Management
2013 — 2017
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