WICHITA, Kan. — As college athletics navigates a historic new era, Shocker Athletics is proud to reward past and present contributions in support of roster resources for student-athlete name, image, and likeness [NIL] and revenue share. Beginning immediately, contributions in support of Wichita State roster resources (NIL & Revenue Share), past and present, will earn Shocker Priority Points.

Shocker Athletics will retroactively award priority points associated with NIL giving beginning July 1, 2021, rewarding donors for their loyal and dedicated support. Moving forward, donors can continue supporting student-athletes through Revenue Share giving by contributing to the newly launched We Fight For Wichita Fund.

"We offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to Shocker Nation, who have generously given to our NIL collective over the past few years," said Director of Athletics Kevin Saal. "Historical NIL and future 'revenue sharing' support is essential to recruit and retain championship-level talent in all 16 of our sports programs."

PRIORITY POINTS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETE NIL & REVENUE SHARING INFORMATION
For every $100 contributed to NIL retroactively and Revenue Share moving forward, donors will earn four priority points. These points are utilized within Shocker Athletics for exclusive benefits – such as parking, premium experiences and preferred status for postseason events. 

Due to changing 501c3 status, as of November 30, 2024, the Wheat Shock Collective no longer accepts philanthropic (i.e., tax exempt) donations. In preparation for new NCAA "revenue sharing" legislation, as a result of the anticipated House v. NCAA settlement, Shocker Athletics is now accepting tax-deductible donations directly via the We Fight for Wichita Fund.

Contributions to the We Fight for Wichita Fund will receive four points per every $100 donated, while allowing donors to specifically assist Shocker Athletics student-athletes maximize revenue-sharing opportunities. Gifts can be given to the general fund or to a specific sport program, but not to a specific student-athlete.

Gifts to We Fight for Wichita Fund are credited within Shocker Athletics' Annual Membership Levels and Donor Benefits, which are set to launch on May 1.

CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION
The Wheat Shock Collective will confirm historical donations/priority points earned beginning July 1, 2021, and coordinate with the Shocker Athletic Development Office to ensure donors receive respective benefits. Historical contributions through Armchair Strategies and any other previously designated WSU Collectives will also be awarded priority points.

For more information about the We Fight for Wichita Fund or NIL Priority Points, please contact the Shocker Athletic Development Office at 316-978-7276 or the Wheat Shock Collective at emily@wheatshockcollective.com.

Ready to get involved? Donate to the We Fight for Wichita Fund now!