The community for people who have to get NIL right.
Get the insights, expertise, and connections you need to build your business and make better NIL decisions — along with 200+ members across athletics, brands, agencies, law, finance, and technology.
Want to see inside first? Request guest access. Extended to NIL professionals across athletic departments, brands, agencies, law, and finance.
September in the NIL Forum
Research Poll: "Self-Made: Data Behind the Success of Women Athletes in NIL." Drawn from the largest ongoing NIL survey in the country, 5,000 college athletes and 1,000 high school prospects. Members use the findings in their own decks, proposals, and client work.
Expert Briefing: Amanda Christovich, Reporter, Front Office Sports, joined members live on September 15. Amanda is one of the most trusted reporters covering the business and policy transformation of college sports. The recording is available to members in the archive.
Office Hours: Members brought their questions to a live group discussion with Bill Carter on September 25.
The Community: Need an answer, expertise, or the right connection? Our 200+ members work across athletics, brands, agencies, law, finance, and NIL technology.
Coming in October: Jay Ezelle, Attorney, Starnes Sports leads the October 14 Expert Briefing at 1pm ET. Jay advises leading athletic programs on the transition from the amateurism model to the modern system.
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Amanda Christovich, Reporter, Front Office Sports — September 15
An insider’s perspective on the Protect College Sports Act, the LSU-SEC fallout, and the governance fights that will decide who controls college sports NIL policy next.
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Walker Jones, Executive Director, Grove Collective —August 13
What donors actually respond to, how a top collective really operates, and where fan-driven NIL money goes. From the person who built one.
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Erin Chaplin, Altius Sports Partners — July 14
Where new athlete revenue is actually coming from, and how departments are restructuring to capture it without breaking what already works.
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![Opendorse CoFounder Blake Lawrence with short dark hair, smiling, sitting indoors with one hand touching his temple, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt.]()
Blake Lawrence, Co-Founder of Opendorse — June 15
What the endorsement data shows about deal volume, athlete behavior, and institutional adoption. From the person whose platform processes it.
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![University of Michigan NIL lead Danielle Davison smiling at the camera, wearing a beige cardigan over a black top, and a gold necklace against a gray background.]()
Danielle Davison, Asst. AD for NIL at University of Michigan — May 13
How one of the most sophisticated NIL operations in the country is staffed, structured, and run day to day.
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Solly Fulp, EVP for NIL Growth & Development , LEARFIELD — April 21
Where schools, brands, and media partners are placing their bets next, from someone with visibility across the whole ecosystem.
Built for People Doing the Work
For Athletic Administrators
Stay ahead of revenue sharing, compliance shifts, and what peer institutions are actually doing, not what the press release says.
For Financial Advisors
Turn NIL fluency into a growth engine and connect with the people already working with these athletes, families, and programs.
For Agencies and Brands
See where the market is moving before your clients ask. Know who is doing what, find the right partners, and make better decisions before you spend.
For NIL Entrepreneurs
Most NIL products solve problems nobody has. Test yours against member-only data and candid feedback from the buyers you're pitching.
What You Can't Get Anywhere Else
You're not joining a directory. You're joining a trusted professional network. Meet the people shaping NIL across athletics, law, finance, brands, agencies, and technology, and build relationships that make your work better. Explore the community.
Once a month, someone who has actually done it takes your questions live. Not a panel, not a news recap. Past guests include Opendorse's co-founder and Michigan's NIL lead. Every session recorded.
See the briefing lineup.
Every month we survey 5,000 college athletes and 1,000 high school prospects, the largest ongoing NIL dataset in the country. Members use the findings in pitch decks, board memos, and client presentations.
See the research.
Every month, bring the situation you're actually dealing with to Office Hours with Bill Carter and put it in front of the room. Most consultants charge by the hour for this. How members engage.
Four full courses are included with membership. Close your own knowledge gaps, get a new hire up to speed, or turn what you learn in the Forum into action without the guesswork. Explore the courses.
Trusted by the Sports Industry & Valued by Members
“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
“I rely on data from the Forum to guide families through recruiting and financial decisions with clarity.” — Taqueta Braxton, Founder, NIL$ense
Bill has spent 25+ years in sports marketing, co-founded and sold the agency Fuse, and has worked exclusively on NIL since 2020. He teaches NIL at Boston College, consults with Fortune 500 brands and Division I athletic departments, and serves as an expert witness in NIL litigation. The Forum is his network — opened up to you.
Bill Carter, Founder, The NIL Forum
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Every membership includes live Expert Briefings and the full recording library, the monthly Research Report, Office Hours, four on-demand courses, and direct access to 200+ NIL professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the members?
Professionals working in NIL across athletic departments, law firms, financial advisory, agencies, brands, Collectives, and technology companies. More than 200 members and growing.
Can I use the research in my own work?
Yes. Members use NIL Forum Research Poll findings in their own pitch decks, board memos, proposals, and client presentations.
What if I miss a live briefing?
Every Expert Briefing is recorded and added to the member archive, so you can watch on your schedule.
Can I get guest access?
Professionals working in NIL can request a 30-day guest pass to see the Forum from the inside. Requests are reviewed within one business day.
Can my team get access?
Yes — group and institutional options are available. Email bill@studentathleteinsights.com and tell us how many seats you need.