In this episode of the That’s Just Good Podcast, we sit down with Misaki Collins, corporate social responsibility and external relations leader for the Dallas Mavericks, to explore how professional sports organizations can become powerful drivers of community impact.

Misaki leads nonprofit partnerships, community initiatives, and grantmaking efforts through the Mavs Foundation, helping align business strategy with social good across North Texas. In this conversation, we discuss corporate social responsibility in sports, nonprofit partnerships, community engagement, philanthropy, and how teams can use their platforms to create meaningful change beyond the game.

Before joining the sports world, Misaki worked on the Kamala Harris presidential campaign and focused on economic mobility through nonprofit leadership in Dallas. That background shaped her unique perspective on advocacy, equity, and relationship-driven impact.

We also dive into:

• The role of CSR in professional sports

• How athletes and organizations influence communities

• Building authentic partnerships with nonprofits

• Why storytelling matters in social impact

• Creating long-term community investment strategies

If you’re interested in sports philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, nonprofit leadership, or using influence to create impact, this episode is packed with insight.