Lincoln, Neb. – Opendorse today announced a long-term partnership to provide best-in-class Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) resources and staffing solutions for Fordham Athletics.
Through the agreement, Fordham coaches and administrators will have full access to Opendorse Team Builder, the cap management tool that will help the Rams prepare and manage its NIL budget and make data-driven decisions. Paired with Market Intel athlete valuation reports, Team Builder delivers real-time insights and budget forecasts that guide athlete contracts and cap management.
Fordham student-athlete NIL licensing payments will be facilitated and processed through Opendorse Payments™.
“We’re proud to work alongside Charles, Chris, and the team to bring this innovative partnership to life,” said Blake Lawrence, Co-Founder & President, Collegiate Operations at Opendorse. “This is a statement that Fordham is ready for the new era of college athletics—setting themselves up well for short-term and long-term success. We’re excited to play a key role in helping drive performance for the Rams.”
To bring NIL strategy and leadership directly on campus, Opendorse will hire a General Manager, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Licensing to serve Fordham Athletics, partnering with campus stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute all NIL initiatives. The role will serve as the primary strategist and point of contact for all Fordham NIL operations.
The position of General Manager, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Licensing is now open and accepting applications. Based in the New York City area with day-to-day activity on the Bronx campus.
About Opendorse
Opendorse is the technology, data, and service platform powering the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) industry for colleges, collectives, consumers, and commercial partners. More than 150,000 athlete influencers use Opendorse to build, promote, and monetize their personal brands through the largest athlete media network.
For media inquiries and interview requests, contact Opendorse SVP, Collegiate Services & Marketing Julian Valentin at julian.valentin@opendorse.com.
