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The Advantage for People Making NIL Decisions.
The NIL Forum is a private intelligence network providing expert briefings, proprietary data, and access to the people shaping NIL — every month.
Expert Briefings
See how NIL decisions are being made. Each month, senior operators share details from inside leading athletic departments, brands, and other organizations.
Proprietary Data
Get the facts. Proprietary monthly intelligence from the NIL Forum Research Poll (5,000 current college athletes & 1,000 HS prospects) — translating real athlete behavior into clarity.
NIL Network
Stay ahead of competitors. Direct access to experienced NIL practitioners at universities, brands, and professional services companies.
Upcoming & Recent Expert Briefings
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Blake Lawrence, Co-Founder of Opendorse — June 15 — Helped build the infrastructure powering NIL at scale, giving him a front-row view into how athlete endorsement activity, institutional adoption, and platform-driven NIL behavior are evolving across the market.
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Danielle Davison, Assistant Athletic Director for NIL at University of Michigan — May 13 (recording available) — Operates inside one of the most sophisticated NIL environments in college athletics, offering direct insight into how major athletic departments are structuring and scaling NIL activity.
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Solly Fulp, EVP for NIL Growth & Development , LEARFIELD — April 21 (recording available) — Oversees NIL growth strategy across one of the largest commercial ecosystems in college sports, providing visibility into how schools, brands, and media partnerships are adapting to the next phase of NIL.
Proprietary Data from the NIL Forum Research Poll
The largest ongoing survey of college athletes in the country — collecting data since 2020.
5,000
College student-athletes surveyed monthly
1,000
High School prospects surveyed monthly
12/year
Data Reports provided to members
New NIL Forum Research Poll Reports delivered each month; previous report available in Forum archive. Click here for details.
Built for Professionals Responsible for NIL Decisions
Athletic Departments
Athletic administrators, NIL leaders, coaches, and Collectives navigating institutional NIL strategy.
Service Providers
Financial advisors, attorneys, agents, and consultants, working directly with athletes or organizations.
Brands & NIL Organizations
Brands, agencies, platforms, and entrepreneurs building NIL strategy, partnerships, and infrastructure.
Trusted Across the Sports Industry
What Members Say
“If you want to grow, get sharper, and join a community that’s truly committed to doing NIL the right way, this is worth it.” — Aaron Ray, JD, LLM in Taxation
“The NIL Forum helps me feel like I am not falling behind during this pivotal moment in the college sports business ecosystem." — Cody Damon, Founder, WIN I WIN
“As the founder of NIL$ense, I rely on insights from the Forum to guide families through recruiting and financial decisions with clarity.” — Taqueta Braxton
The Advantage for People Making NIL Decisions.
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The NIL Forum is a private intelligence network providing expert briefings, proprietary data, and access to the people shaping NIL — every month.
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