Engaging Alumni and Donors in
Winning NIL Strategies!

Join Us for a Groundbreaking Webinar on NIL Strategy!

As NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) continues to reshape college athletics, the involvement of alumni relations, annual giving, and development officers is crucial. This webinar will explore the powerful role your department can play in building a campus-wide NIL strategy that engages alumni, drives donations, and strengthens institutional branding.

What You’ll Learn:

During this informative session, we will cover:

Discover how NIL can create new touchpoints for alumni engagement and boost their connection to the institution.

Learn how to engage alumni to mentor student-athletes, sponsor events, or establish NIL partnerships.

Explore innovative ways to attract new donors and enhance giving through NIL initiatives.

Understand how integrating NIL into alumni strategies can enhance the institution’s image and reputation.

Identify how development teams can align with athletic departments to maximize NIL impact and foster a culture of giving.

Explore how NIL initiatives can create new avenues for alumni to connect with current student-athletes, fostering a sense of community, shared pride, and continued investment in the institution's success across academics and athletics.

Four Critical Reasons Why You Should Attend!

1

Increase Alumni Engagement

NIL provides unique opportunities to engage alumni who are passionate about athletics. Alumni involvement in NIL initiatives can help maintain and strengthen their connection to the institution, boosting engagement and participation.

3

Drive Institutional Growth and Innovation

By integrating NIL strategies into development efforts, you can position your institution as forward-thinking and supportive of student-athletes, attracting more alumni interest and enhancing the school’s competitive edge.

2

Unlock New Donor Potential

NIL opens new doors for donations. Alumni and supporters are more likely to give when they see how their contributions directly benefit student-athletes and enhance institutional branding.

4

Cultivating NIL Mentorship

Career centers can educate alumni on the NIL landscape and encourage them to mentor student-athletes in navigating NIL opportunities, building their personal brand, and developing valuable business skills. This fosters a mutually beneficial relationship between alumni and current students.

What’s at stake:

  • If we don’t adapt quickly, we risk losing top talent to schools with more robust NIL support.
  • Alumni are eager to support their alma mater and student-athletes, but without a clear strategy, you are leaving valuable resources untapped.
  • With NIL rapidly reshaping college athletics, your leadership is essential to creating winning teams.

This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss—take the lead in shaping the future of college athletics and alumni engagement through a dynamic and innovative NIL strategy. Register today to secure your place!**

And who knows, along the way, your efforts might even earn a prestigious CASE award for your innovative approach to alumni relations and NIL strategy!

Reserve your spot now!
Thursday, December 5th 2 pm EST

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Questions? jack@athletecareertraining.com
805-334-5559

Presentors

01

Dave Hail, Alumni Executive, Consultant

Dave Hail's remarkable career has been defined by visionary leadership and a deep commitment to fostering meaningful alumni relationships. As Executive Director at the University of Oklahoma Foundation, his innovative approach to alumni relations and donor engagement strategies strengthened the university’s vibrant community spirit. His extensive expertise in event planning and management empowered teams to create memorable experiences, further solidifying alumni connections. Dave’s dedication to organizational excellence enhanced alumni participation and engagement, with his focus on customer service and operational efficiency playing a key role. Now serving as a Strategic Advisor at Track15, Dave continues to shape and inspire the future with the same passion that has marked his distinguished career.

02

Don Philabaum, CEO

Don Philabaum, CEO of Athlete Career Training, a leading expert in career development and higher education. Don is the author of influential books such as Change IT: Create a Career-Centered College Culture and The Unemployed Grad: And What Parents Can Do About It. His extensive work includes creating and managing four higher education businesses, two of which were sold to billion-dollar venture funds. Renowned for his insights into the NIL industry, Don has also developed a popular webinar series that drew 400 higher education professionals and authored the impactful report Create a Campus-Wide NIL Strategy. Through his firm, Athlete Career Training, Don provides specialized NIL bootcamps and career development programming for the 98 percent of student-athletes who will not be drafted, ensuring they are well-prepared for their professional futures.