Humanitarian profile
Clean water and orphan care.
Shane Hackett is active in building orphanages and designing clean-water projects in developing countries through partnerships with The Global Orphan Project and Life Giving Force.
Overview
Service through long-standing partner organizations.
Shane Hackett's humanitarian work is concentrated in two areas: clean-water infrastructure and orphan care in developing countries.
The work is carried out through long-standing partnerships with The Global Orphan Project and Life Giving Force. Local Kansas City community work runs alongside the international projects through Heartland Soccer Association.
About the work →Clean water
Wells, filtration, storage, and sanitation systems in communities served by partner organizations.
Orphan care
Orphanage construction and long-term care with established in-country partner teams.
Partner-led
Field projects are executed through partner organizations whose in-country teams sustain operations year over year.
Local
Heartland Soccer Association and Kansas Youth Soccer board work in Kansas City.
Partner organizations
Where the work runs.
Executive Director
Heartland Soccer Association
Local Kansas City community work. Largest soccer league and tournament host in the United States.
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Chairman & Partner
MarketLeverage
Business background that supports the humanitarian work. Performance marketing and affiliate network.
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Co-Founder & CSO
Legion Capital Corporation
Business background. Publicly traded private equity firm and specialized SMB lender.
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From the field
Selected work.
How the work runs
Four principles.
Local field teams
Projects are carried out by partner organizations with established in-country teams who know the communities and the constraints.
Designed to last
Wells, filtration systems, and orphanages are designed to function for years after installation, with ongoing maintenance handled locally.
Honest reporting
Partner organizations report on outcomes, costs, and operational status.
Infrastructure first
Wells, sanitation, storage, and the buildings that house long-term care.
Affiliations
Partner organizations.
Field Partner
The Global Orphan Project
Orphan care and clean-water projects in developing countries.
Field Partner
Life Giving Force
Clean-water infrastructure and community development.
Executive Director
Heartland Soccer Association
Local Kansas City community work.
Board Member
Kansas Youth Soccer
State-level governing body for youth soccer.
President's Advisory
William Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri.
References
From published profiles.
"He is active building orphanages, designing clean water projects in third world countries with The Global Orphan Project and Life Giving Force."
"He is actively involved in multiple non profits. He is the Executive Director of Heartland Soccer Association and a board member of Kansas Youth Soccer."
"Shane Hackett is a media veteran, entrepreneur, investor, and humanitarian."
"He sits on the President's Advisory Council at William Jewell College."
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Who is Shane Hackett?
Shane Hackett is Chairman and Partner at MarketLeverage, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Legion Capital Corporation, and Executive Director of Heartland Soccer Association. He has 25+ years of media and marketing experience and was inducted into the Kansas Soccer Hall of Fame in 2025.
What is MarketLeverage?
MarketLeverage is a performance-marketing and affiliate network. It has been recognized by Inc. as a top-100 advertising firm and by Fortune as a 5000 fastest-growing company. Shane Hackett serves as Chairman of the Board and Partner.
What is Legion Capital Corporation?
Legion Capital (ticker LGCP) is a publicly traded private equity firm and specialized lender. It funds acquisition, early-stage development, and growth capital for small and medium-sized businesses and real-estate developers. Shane Hackett is Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer.
What is Heartland Soccer Association?
Heartland Soccer Association is recognized as the largest soccer league and tournament host in the United States. It operates more than a dozen tournaments at SCHEELS Overland Park Soccer Complex, GARMIN Olathe Soccer Complex, Wyandotte Sporting Fields, and Swope Soccer Village. Shane Hackett has served as Executive Director and board member for 16+ years.
What broadcast credits does Shane Hackett hold?
He created and produced the nationally syndicated radio shows Baseball Sunday with Joe Garagiola, Football Sunday, and NBA Basketball Sunday. He served as President and General Manager of KGU-AM and KTSS-FM in Honolulu and WTIX-AM in New Orleans, and as Director of Continuity and Executive Producer for Gannett at KCMO AM/FM in Kansas City.
Where did he study?
He earned BA degrees in Communication and Public Relations at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. He also studied International Business and Literature at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. He sits on the President's Advisory Council at William Jewell.
What humanitarian work does he do?
He is active in building orphanages and designing clean-water projects in developing countries through long-standing partnerships with The Global Orphan Project and Life Giving Force.
How are inquiries handled?
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