named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
SEEN-McCormack Graduate Fellowship
Provides SEEN community members with tuition-free entry and graduate assistantship funding into the MS or Dual (MBA/MS) sport management program at UMass Amherst
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in sports and entertainment industriesConducts advocacy work to close diversity, equity, and inclusion gaps in the sports and entertainment sectors through programming, community building, and targeted initiatives.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host professional development events for Black and Brown professionals in sports and entertainmentOrganizes and hosts panels, happy hours, and other events to support community building and professional growth among Black and Brown professionals in sports and entertainment. Over 100 events have been hosted, contributing to a network of over 5,000 professionals.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate mentorship programs for emerging Black and Brown leaders in sports and entertainmentRuns the NextGen mentorship program, which pairs early-career professionals with two industry leaders each and includes monthly touchpoints, cohort events, and structured programming to foster development and relationships.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Provide fully-funded graduate fellowships for underrepresented professionals in sport managementOffers fully-funded graduate fellowships, including full tuition coverage, curriculum cost support, graduate assistantships, and waived application fees and GMAT/GRE requirements, for SEEN community members to pursue MS or MBA/MS degrees in sport management at UMass Amherst’s McCormack Department. The fellowship package is valued at approximately $50,000 annually.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$143K
Contributions & grants$52K36%
Program service revenue$92K64%
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expenses
Total expenses$65K
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Salaries & benefits$26K
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balance sheet
Total assets$59K
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Net assets$59K
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +60.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 1
- ANDREW RICHMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- #GivingTuesday Partner — Participates in the #GivingTuesday giving campaign to raise tax-deductible donations.
- Black and Brown sports & entertainment business professionals Network — Target community of professionals engaged through SEEN events and mentorship programs
- Excel Sports Management Partner — Employer of Tristan Mitchell, VP of Strategy and SEEN co-founder, indicating organizational affiliation and leadership connection.
- Mark H. McCormack Department of Sports Management at UMass Amherst Partner — Collaborates to create the SEEN-McCormack Graduate Fellowship, offering funded graduate education opportunities for SEEN members.
- UMass McCormack Department of Sport Management Partner — Collaborates with SEEN to offer the SEEN-McCormack Graduate Fellowship for underrepresented students.
- University of Massachusetts Amherst Partner — Collaborates with the Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management to offer a graduate fellowship program for SEEN community members.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Barrier-Free Graduate Access to Diversify Industry Leadershipmethodology: barrier_free_graduate_accessBy removing financial and standardized testing barriers to graduate education in sport management, the organization increases equitable access to leadership pathways, because systemic underrepresentation in sports and entertainment is perpetuated by exclusionary academic and economic gatekeeping.
- Community-Driven Programming with Lived Experience Leadershipmethodology: experienced_leadership_from_withinBy designing events and opportunities led by experienced professionals from within the Black and Brown communities, the organization ensures cultural relevance and impact, because authentic representation in leadership roles increases trust, participation, and program effectiveness.
- Relational Mentorship to Deepen Professional Engagementmethodology: relational_mentorship_modelBy combining dual mentorship pairing with curated cohort events, the organization fosters authentic professional relationships and deeper learning, because sustained engagement and career advancement for underrepresented professionals are strengthened through trusted, peer-supported networks.
- Strategic Cross-Sector Partnerships to Expand Talent Pipelinesmethodology: institutional_partnerships_for_talent_pipelineBy partnering with academic institutions and corporate entities across sports and entertainment, the organization creates scalable pathways for underrepresented professionals, because sustainable diversity requires institutional collaboration that bridges education, training, and industry hiring.
- Three-Pillar Model for Racial Equity in Sports & Entertainmentmethodology: three_pillar_modelBy focusing on professional advancement, community building, and philanthropy, the organization creates a holistic ecosystem that advances equity for Black and Brown professionals, because systemic change requires simultaneous investment in individual growth, collective power, and community reinvestment.