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Bradley announces revenue sharing and NIL change

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Most of this has already been posted here, but Bradley officially announces the revenue sharing and NIL changes and gives more details about how to support Bradley men's basketball and Bradley women's basketball.
In addition to transitioning the fundraising process to an "in-house" operation and retiring the Home of the Brave (men's NIL collective) and Be Brave (women's NIL collective), the biggest change is that since Bradley is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations could be tax deductible.
This page includes information on how to donate and links to enable supporters to make donations-
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Bradley Athletics Announces Transition to In-House Revenue Sharing Model - Bradley University Athletics

Peoria, IL. — Bradley Athletics announced that revenue-sharing support for Bradley Basketball will now be managed in-house, with all basketball-specific gifts made
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Donate to men's basketball- https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/80686/donations/new

Donate to women's basketball- https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/80685/donations/new

These donation sites allow donations to be made via Google Pay, Venmo, Paypal, CashApp, or by credit card and other modes of payment.
 
While to a certain extent, this is understood when Tom Hammerton was hired about the in-house management aspect, can fans still get a Duke Deen t-shirt? Does HOT Brave NIL shut down entirely or is it just another way to support the players? I mean, it's fine as an effort to support big dollar donors, but what about regular people who don't have those kind of funds?
 
LukeBob said:
HOTB were uptight assholes getting high on their own supply in the first place. This is a net positive. Lemme know if you need a shirt; we’ll be giving away “N0 Left0vers” shirts at some point this szn
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Wow, tell us how you really feel.
I do think now that the NCAA isn't policing NIL and revenue sharing the same way they threatened to do initially, it makes more sense for full-time professional development people on staff at Bradley to manage the process. So that could be considered a net positive. The big plus is that by being a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, now the donations can be charitable deductions. That will help a lot in fundraising from the big donors and from businesses. It already is.
But I don't understand the hostility toward long-time Bradley fans who dedicated a lot of their time to help Bradley's NIL program the last few years. There is a reason that the Bradley announcement praises and thanks the people behind HOTB. Without them, Bradley would have fallen behind every other MVC program, and we wouldn't have had many of the terrific players that have contributed to a high level of success.
And what does HOTB have to do with the "leftovers" jab at ISU and why does that still seem to irk you? That seems to have been long forgotten about, until now.
 
LukeBob said:
HOTB were uptight assholes getting high on their own supply in the first place. This is a net positive. Lemme know if you need a shirt; we’ll be giving away “N0 Left0vers” shirts at some point this szn
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Feel free to give me a ring anytime. DM me for my phone number.

Would love to know more about what we did wrong besides raising seven figures to retain better than any program in the Missouri Valley in the NIL era, give fans a chance to buy player merch that would never have been available anywhere else, and try to be a conduit for donors to interact personally and develop relationships with some of the more storied players in recent BU basketball history.

Oh and it was a 100% volunteer operation with an expense ratio (less than .1%) that would make any non-profit in this area blush.
 
The email I got announcing this release from Bradley is titled...
"A Defining Moment for Bradley Basketball"

It immediately caused a knot in my stomach as it brought back chilling memories...
Does anyone recall the other time that our local JKG Lapdogs at the PJStar used the exact same language when describing
how Geno Ford was going to revolutionize Bradley Basketball and carry us to the promised land?
Turns out that we won only 7 MVC games that year and went downhill from there...until in 2014-15
when we went 9-24 (and only 3 conference wins) against the weakest Strength of Schedule ever.

Altho I am pretty confident things will turn out considerably better this time!
LINK
Da Coach

Thread 'A defining moment for Bradley basketball'

A new blog from Dave Reynolds-
A defining moment for Bradley program?
http://blogs.pjstar.com/pressrow/2012/10/13/a-defining-moment-for-bradley-program/
 
JMM28 said:
Feel free to give me a ring anytime. DM me for my phone number.

Would love to know more about what we did wrong besides raising seven figures to retain better than any program in the Missouri Valley in the NIL era, give fans a chance to buy player merch that would never have been available anywhere else, and try to be a conduit for donors to interact personally and develop relationships with some of the more storied players in recent BU basketball history.

Oh and it was a 100% volunteer operation with an expense ratio (less than .1%) that would make any non-profit in this area blush.
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Some people are able to do more than others. Thank you to them that they follow thru and do it. I for one will do what I can. Every little bit helps
 
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Thank you to all of the folks in HOTB. They put in a lot of effort on their own time to help the program in a time of great uncertainty/changing rules. We all owe them a lot for helping the program during a changing time. They did not have to do it-they just put in the effort when it was needed. They will still be needed as it transitions in house and I am sure they will be there as well. They care about Bradley. Few have put in the effort they have. Everyone on here cares about Bradley and wants the best for the university and team. Maybe think about what we all have in common and care about-there is a lot we have in common.
 
JMM28 said:
Feel free to give me a ring anytime. DM me for my phone number.

Would love to know more about what we did wrong besides raising seven figures to retain better than any program in the Missouri Valley in the NIL era, give fans a chance to buy player merch that would never have been available anywhere else, and try to be a conduit for donors to interact personally and develop relationships with some of the more storied players in recent BU basketball history.

Oh and it was a 100% volunteer operation with an expense ratio (less than .1%) that would make any non-profit in this area blush.
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While I am appreciative of anyone who donates or helps the Bradley Athletic programs, if you haven't seen my comments before on HOTB,
I will briefly summarize.
- Giving should come from the individual. A manifestation of his generosity. Enticements are nice, but those who give with no expectations/rewards are possibly the most valuable, loyal fans you have. Those who give to get pats on the back or advertising/promotional benefits are often here today & gone tomorrow. But, as I have noted, I have heard from many long time, regular donors who felt as tho
they were tossed to the roadside while others got to wine & dine with players and staff & get their pics posted as if they are the top givers.
(even tho some are not)
- I also heard from several (and some posted as well right here) that they tried (email or calls) to "join" & get involved or donate when HOTB
was first announced, and were snubbed or told that membership is "full" and they weren't wanted.
Sorry, but try as you might, there just ain't no way to blow that off. It was insulting and rude and instantly labelled HOTB as an eliteist group who are in it for the glory while others who give or who have given large amounts regularly for decades are in it to benefit Bradley.
I have more but don't want to start arguments. Many of the long time lower bowl fans (& donors) from the McCords, Cantors to Mike Murphy & other car dealership guys, Vonachens, & others are gone. Anyone care why?
 
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Time to move forward together, my friends.
Focus energy and resources together behind the new leadership and new program, and let's see how we can fare in this Brave new world.
 
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