top of page
-
CAN I MAKE A ONE-TIME-CONTRIBUTION VIA PAPER CHECK?Yes, individuals and businesses can make a one-time contribution by paper check. To make a contribution by check, follow the steps below: 1. Make Checks Payable to: Student Athlete Empowerment 2: Mailing Address: Student Athlete Empowerment 1201 W Peachtree St NW Ste 2625 Attention: #121124 Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3499 3. Send Email: After mailing a check, send an email to: AR@studentathletenil.com listing your Name, Anchor Impact, and the Sport where the money is to go.
-
CAN I MAKE A ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION VIA ACH?Yes, individuals and businesses can make a one-time contribution by ACH/Wire. If you'd like to send an ACH/Wire, please contact: AR@studentathletenil.com
-
ARE CONTRIBUTIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?Anchor Impact is not a 501c3 tax exempt entity. As such, contributions to Anchor Impact are not tax deductible as a charitable donation. A business may direct that payments for the NIL activations by the student athletes be used to promote the business and/or market the business’ products and services. To learn more, go to the Contact page. Under these circumstances a business may be able to deduct these payments and/or payments for a membership to Anchor Impact as a business expense. Of course, a business seeking a tax deduction for such payments should consult with its tax advisor prior to taking any such deduction. Nothing in this communication is intended to constitute legal or tax advice.
-
HOW CAN I PAUSE, CANCEL, OR CHANGE MY CONTRIBUTION?Log on to your account and then go to the Account page for instructions.
-
ARE THERE ANY LIMITATIONS ON NIL DEALS?Student-athletes cannot enter into deals that promote alcohol, drugs, pharmaceuticals, political advertising, pornography, gambling or betting, or other opportunities that go against Vanderbilt University values. Additionally, there must be quid-pro-quo between the athlete and an individual or business. Anchor Impact seeks to create a wide range of NIL opportunities for student-athletes that help them grow as young men and women, while also giving supporters an opportunity to interact with student-athletes in unique ways.
-
WHAT HAPPENS IF AN ATHLETE TRANSFERS OR LEAVES VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY?While the NCAA does not allow NIL agreements to be predicated on a student-athlete’s continued enrollment at a Vanderbilt University, our agreements are limited in time and scope to provide protection for contributor funds in situations where a student-athlete transfers.
-
CAN I REQUEST OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH CERTAIN ATHLETES?Yes – businesses and individuals can request specific NIL deals with athletes. Go to the Contact page to get started.
-
WHAT TYPES OF NIL OPPORTUNITIES DOES ANCHOR IMPACT HELP ACTIVATE?Anchor Impact offers Vanderbilt University student-athletes near limitless opportunities to engage in NIL activations, including: autograph signings, social media promotions, camps and clinics, charity events, special appearances, commercials, and many more!
-
ARE CONTRACTS WITH STUDENT-ATHLETES EXCLUSIVE?No, contracts are not exclusive. We want all student-athletes to thrive under NIL and take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.
-
ARE ALL STUDENT-ATHLETE OPPORTUNITIES THE SAME?No, contracts vary based on the specific athlete and the requirements of the contributor and/or activation. Each deal is individually negotiated and agreed upon by the student-athletes. That being said, Anchor Impact seeks to provide equal opportunities for both male and female student-athletes.
-
WHAT IF I’M INTERESTED IN GIVING A LARGER CONTRIBUTION?Individuals and businesses interested in giving larger contributions can do so via the “one-time contribution" link on the membership page. Contributions can be specified for specific sports, programs and activations.
-
CAN I SELECT WHAT SPORT MY CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORT?Yes, anyone who is a member of Anchor Impact can denote what sport and their respective student-athletes contributions will be earmarked for. Supporters can also contact us directly to set up activations with their favorite student-athlete(s).
bottom of page