Denver Broncos | Inspire Change

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In 2020, the Denver Broncos launched a series of social justice initiatives after listening to the players and engaging in extensive conversations as an organization.

Through Broncos Inspire Change, the Broncos are committed to meaningful change — both in the community and within the organization — by adding and expanding programming in four key areas: Education, Awareness & Funding, Diversity & Inclusion, and Activism.

Pillars of Impact

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

The Denver Broncos commit to budgeted time in the football schedule for a weekly "Power Hour" meeting dedicated to player-led social justice causes. The team also provides educational opportunities through youth programming, including a multi-week leadership series in partnership with RISE and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, and the Empowerment Summit Digital Learning Series focused on mentorship opportunities for female high school students.

AWARENESS & FUNDING

AWARENESS & FUNDING

The Denver Broncos launched the "We Stand For" campaign and continued a $250,000 annual contribution toward player-led social justice work and player-selected causes and organizations making a difference in our communities.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Denver Broncos Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion leads the Diversity & Inclusion committee with representation from across the organization in both football and business departments. The Denver Broncos launched the DEI Career Huddle geared towards college students to inspire and develop the next generation of sports professionals.

ACTIVISM

ACTIVISM

The Denver Broncos support players in advocating for policy and legislative reform and provide opportunities for them to have audiences with key leaders. Additionally, the team serves as an official voter registration drive organization.

Key Programs and Initiatives

BRONCOS COUNTRY VOTES

As an official voter registration drive organization, the Denver Broncos encourage eligible Coloradans — including players, coaches, and staff — to register to vote and participate in local, state and national elections.

DEI CAREER HUDDLE

The Denver Broncos DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Career Huddle brings together collegiate students to learn more about working in sports through discussion panels featuring members of the Denver Broncos football and front office staff.

DENVER BRONCOS SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND

Since 2018, the Broncos have directed more than $750,000 to causes and organizations selected by the players to make a difference in the fight for social justice.

EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT DIGITAL LEARNING SERIES

The Empowerment Summit Digital Learning Series hosted by the Denver Broncos provides opportunities for high school student-athletes who identify as female in Colorado and beyond to access virtual resources for personal and professional development.

RISE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Denver Broncos partner with RISE to host a multi-week leadership series for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver youth, providing opportunities to have important and often difficult conversations about race, perceptions and stereotypes.

WE STAND FOR

"We Stand For" provides an opportunity for Broncos players, alumni, coaches and staff to raise awareness for causes and organizations that are making a difference in the fight for social justice.