If
you met Jim
Dantona on the baseball field, you might never
know that that he makes his living in the political arena
as one of the most sought-after governmental consultants
in California, even working as an advisor to two U.S.
Presidents. Likewise, if you confronted him in the halls
of the Capitol building in Sacramento, his passion for
the game of baseball, his brief playing days with the
Chicago Cubs and California Angels, and his love for his
children might remain a secret. But these two worlds are
deftly interwoven, creating the foundation for Baseballers
Against Drugs.
For
over 30 years, this driven political animal has brought
his “game face” to Sacramento, Washington D.C.
and beyond. Since 1989 he has harnessed his passion for
the game, his concern for kids, and his business, political,
and baseball friends all together on the playing field
for children across America. This strategy has proven
very successful for BAD, which has reached over 60,000
children to date. Both Jim and his beloved non-profit
organization have received numerous awards and accolades
including 2003 Volunteer Organization of the Year by the
Association of Fundraising Professionals and the prestigious
FBI Community Leadership Award.
As
President of Governmental
Impact, Jim has worked the campaigns of dozens
of U.S. Senators and members of Congress and hundreds
of local representatives. With his diverse background
and results-oriented consulting firm, he has been a catalyst
for both environmental groups and developers. He has championed
organized labor and gone to bat for independent and small
business. He secured international investment for the
1984 Los Angeles Olympics (and was honored by Mayor Tom
Bradley for doing so) and helped fund a Veterans Memorial
in his own Simi Valley, California.
He’s
never taken a dime for his work with Baseballers Against
Drugs, though he has led its march across the country
since its inception. What started as a dream of playing
professional baseball for this 4-time Alemany High School
varsity baseball player (who still holds many school records
over 40 years later) has culminated in helping young boys
and girls to stay focused on their own dreams. With its
anti-drug, anti-gang, pro-education message, and with
baseball as the vehicle, Jim has united Major League and
Minor League ballplayers, corporate and political leaders,
teachers, coaches and clergy with caring families throughout
America to “focus the energy of today’s youth
into positive thinking and action.” On the political
front, Jim
Dantona continues to this day to carry his competitive
edge into City Hall, the State Capitol, and the White
House.
Interested
in learning more about Jim Dantona & Governmental
Impact?
Visit: www.govimpact.com
