Curious on if NIL is affecting athletic department and/or varsity club donations. I’ve heard some voice confusion on whether their funds are better served for one vs. other. As some prepare to make an annual donation a guide on how to make the most impact would be helpful!
Some folks responding are making great points. VC donations mean points, points mean better seats. This leads some to prioritize VC donations over NIL. That said, NIL is absolutely critical to successfully building a competitive roster.
@TheMopLady If you own a business, hire the player(s). Win win
@TheMopLady AD donations = Varsity Club Points NIL donations do not. Find a way to give VC points for NIL and you will see more donations come in.
@TheMopLady Until NIL improves my Assembly Hall seats, my money is going to the department.
@TheMopLady As someome who lives far away from IU, good seats/points really don’t matter much. Happy to be part of @HoosiersConnect though and still make a VC donation each year.
@TheMopLady VC only so far. Seats are an investment and I have to choose one over the other and that’s to at minimum maintain the seats I currently have.
@TheMopLady NIL. Lord knows the athletic depts have plenty of money already
@TheMopLady My 2 cents, B1G schools getting plenty of $$$ from TV. If you want top players, need to fund NIL.