Bobcat Collective NIL Update

[bvancleeve]

Couple New Cat/Griz Themed Shirts launched at The NIL Shop this week:
Travis Lulay (Cat Griz Stiffarm): https://thenilshop.co/product/travis-lu ... nds-shirt/


Cat/Griz Puzzle: https://thenilshop.co/product/bobcat-co ... ne-hoodie/


The NIL Shop team is working on some of these other suggestions

[Rich K]

I appreciate the Bobcat NIL being as proactive and keeping everybody up to date. Probably once or twice a week, I check out other Big Sky Conference fan forums. I will also search out other FCS fan forums when something strikes my interest.

So far, nobody in the FCS has a NIL group that is front and center like the Bobcat group. Great job!

My thinking is that if other schools had NIL that is as competitive as MSU's, they would be all over their fan forums. So far none do. Quiet fan forums.

My question, is there anybody in FCS that you think is doing as good a job at promoting and funding NIL as you are?

[bvancleeve]

Thanks for the feedback, @Rich K . While I think we could be doing better, I firmly believe we're still leading our FCS competitors. We've noticed bigger programs gaining momentum in this area—UM's collective relaunch, NDSU's recent entry, and Weber's new launch. We have to continue to improve our brand and raise more funds to continue our competitive advantage against our rising competitors. NIL is more of a necessity here than any other program, with the difficult costs of housing, food, etc. I think we can get to a point where that issue is resolved through the Bobcat Collective's partners/members/donors.

Also, thanks to our partnership with Blueprint Sports, I have insights into over 25 NIL Collectives across the U.S., from Penn State to UNLV. As expected, Penn State's Collective is impressive, but I genuinely believe we're either matching or surpassing most of the Group of 5 schools in the Western US.

Please keep the questions, comments flowing so we can continue to make this Collective the best in the country.

[AFCAT]

Thanks for the feedback, @Rich K . While I think we could be doing better, I firmly believe we're still leading our FCS competitors. We've noticed bigger programs gaining momentum in this area—UM's collective relaunch, NDSU's recent entry, and Weber's new launch. We have to continue to improve our brand and raise more funds to continue our competitive advantage against our rising competitors. NIL is more of a necessity here than any other program, with the difficult costs of housing, food, etc. I think we can get to a point where that issue is resolved through the Bobcat Collective's partners/members/donors.

Also, thanks to our partnership with Blueprint Sports, I have insights into over 25 NIL Collectives across the U.S., from Penn State to UNLV. As expected, Penn State's Collective is impressive, but I genuinely believe we're either matching or surpassing most of the Group of 5 schools in the Western US.

Please keep the questions, comments flowing so we can continue to make this Collective the best in the country.

I have a question about increasing my monthly donation to the collective. I currently have a set amount being charged to my credit card every month. I don’t see an option to increase the payment. How do I increase my donation without starting a whole new separate allotment?

[bvancleeve]

I have a question about increasing my monthly donation to the collective. I currently have a set amount being charged to my credit card every month. I don’t see an option to increase the payment. How do I increase my donation without starting a whole new separate allotment?

If you can DM me your contact info, Lindsay Gallinger will give you a call to walk you through it. You can also email her directly at lindsay@bobcatcollective.com. Appreciate the support.

[bvancleeve]

Here is Vigen's latest testimonial he did for the Collective.

[bvancleeve]

Holding our 1st virtual player roundtable for all of our donors/members. Still time to become a member and join us this Sunday:

[bvancleeve]

Still time to sign up for our Virtual Roundtable tonight.

Signup Form:
https://bobcatcollective.com/pages/events

If not a member yet, here is the link to signup:
https://bobcatcollective.com/#ua_members

[bvancleeve]

Thanks to all of you who joined us last night. Felt like our first player meet and greet went well. Hoping to make this a recurring event with new players each week.

[bvancleeve]

Excited to announce that we’re hosting another player roundtable this Sunday! Our first event was a hit, and we’re keeping the momentum going. Not a member yet? Sign up for just $25/month to enjoy these sessions and more member benefits, all while supporting our players.

See you there!

[wbtfg]

Excited to announce that we’re hosting another player roundtable this Sunday! Our first event was a hit, and we’re keeping the momentum going. Not a member yet? Sign up for just $25/month to enjoy these sessions and more member benefits, all while supporting our players.

See you there!

Should be a fun one leading into Cat/gris.

[blueandgoldblitz]

With the athletic department announcing the Bobcat Exchange, does that affect the Bobcat Collective at all?

https://msubobcats.com/news/2023/11/8/m ... hange.aspx

[bvancleeve]

With the athletic department announcing the Bobcat Exchange, does that affect the Bobcat Collective at all?

https://msubobcats.com/news/2023/11/8/m ... hange.aspx

We will be coming out with some additional details on this announcement in the coming days, but in short, this will only increase the visibility of NIL opportunities to our student-athletes. The Bobcat Exchange will serve as a marketplace for NIL opportunities, including through The Bobcat Collective. We are very fortunate to have such a strong relationship with the Athletic Department, and we are excited to see how this helps our cause.

[bvancleeve]

Excited to announce that we’re hosting another player roundtable this Sunday! Our first event was a hit, and we’re keeping the momentum going. Not a member yet? Sign up for just $25/month to enjoy these sessions and more member benefits, all while supporting our players.

See you there!

Should be a fun one leading into Cat/gris.

Still time to sign up and attend tonight's meet and greet.