Vincent Strategies

03/16/2026

50 years of service. May 6, it opens. Honored to support Dr. Alex Gee as The Center for Black Excellence and Culture becomes a reality.

Something Black is coming to Madison. 🙌🏾

For 50 years, Rev. Dr. Alex Gee has served this community and believed it deserved a cultural home built by, for, and in honor of Black excellence. 🌟

May 6, that vision opens its doors. 🔑 🥂 🎊

theblackcenter.org

02/18/2026

During my twelve years at UT Austin, we recruited more than 70 nationally competitive faculty and helped build two Ph.D.-granting departments from the ground up.

That work represents some of the most meaningful of my thirty-year career in higher education.

So when I read recent reports that UT Austin may be closing or restructuring ethnic, gender, and area studies departments, I felt compelled to speak up. These units were built through sustained scholarship and careful governance — not political convenience. They should not be dismantled by shifting political pressures.

I've shared my perspective on the blog. I hope you'll read it and share it with others who care about academic freedom and the future of public higher education.

➡️ https://vincentstrategies.com/academic-governance-under-pressure-an-insiders-view-of-ut-austin/

02/09/2026

⚖️ A reflection on public service, independence, and what we're losing

Early in my career, I took a 50% pay cut for my dream job: Assistant Ohio Attorney General in the Civil Rights Section.

Attorney General Celebrezze told me my role was to serve and protect the people of Ohio. Later, Governor Voinovich reinforced that my job was to protect all of the people.

That consistency across party lines mattered. It reinforced that our institutions depend on fairness and independence—not partisan loyalty.

Today's recruitment challenges at DOJ concern me deeply. When talented lawyers question whether they can serve with integrity, we all lose.

Read more about why this matters: https://vincentstrategies.com/a-personal-and-professional-reflection-public-service-is-not-a-partisan-assignment/

12/31/2025

🧭 In uncertain times, the question isn't whether to plan—it's how to plan differently.

Strategic planning has never been more important. But in our fast-changing world, it needs to be agile, adaptive, and built for resilience.

Learn how to turn volatility into opportunity with strategic foresight.

Read our year-end post: https://vincentstrategies.com/when-chaos-is-the-new-normal-strategic-planning-is-essential/

Gregory Vincent

As we bring 2025 to an end, volatility seems to be our new normal. The past five years have been fraught with continuous change. Starting with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we have faced social, political, economic, and technological upheavals. Disruptions are happening at faster and faster rates.....

12/09/2025

The NIL era has evolved far beyond its experimental 2021 beginnings—and the stakes just got higher. 🏈 💰 📈

This year, college athletics entered the revenue-sharing era thanks to the House v. NCAA settlement, while more than 40 states opened the door for high school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. The result? A $1.5+ billion collegiate NIL market and thousands of high schoolers signing their first brand deals.

But with opportunity comes complexity. Families are navigating tax implications, contract terms, and eligibility rules that vary by state. Student-athletes are balancing academics, athletics, and now business responsibilities. Schools and coaches are trying to provide guidance in uncharted territory.

The question isn't whether to engage with NIL—it's how to do it the right way. Dr. Gregory J. Vincent and Ludwig P. Gaines break down the opportunities, the risks, and what comes next in NIL 3.0.

By Dr. Gregory J. Vincent & Ludwig P. Gaines, J.D. Name, Image, and Likeness has officially entered its “new normal.” What started in 2021 as a wild, experimental marketplace is now a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem stretching from Power 4 football to local high school gyms. In 2025, two big shif...

11/19/2025

We're excited to share some big news! 🎉

Vincent Strategies has partnered with the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) to develop a Leadership Academy for executives and managers in attorney general offices nationwide.

Over the next 12 months, we'll be creating a specialized leadership development program that draws on Dr. Vincent's experience as a former Assistant Attorney General and more than two decades of leadership training expertise.

This is exactly the kind of work we love—supporting leaders who are dedicated to serving the public good.

Learn more about this exciting partnership: https://vincentstrategies.com/vincent-strategies-partners-with-national-association-of-attorneys-general-to-develop-leadership-academy-for-ago-executives-and-managers/


Gregory Vincent

AUSTIN, TX — November 19, 2025 — Vincent Strategies is pleased to announce a new partnership with the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) to develop a comprehensive Leadership Academy curriculum for executives and managers within attorney general offices across the nation. This 12-m...

09/08/2025

🏈 BACK TO SCHOOL = BACK TO MAJOR NIL CHANGES 🏈

As students return to campus, the college athletics world is experiencing game-changing shifts:

🗓️ NEW: Single January Transfer Portal Window
Starting 2026, football transfers consolidated into just 10 days in January (bye-bye spring window!)

💰 NIL SURGE: $80 Million in Approved Deals
8,300+ NIL deals already approved this year, but some collectives report $11M+ stuck in approval limbo

⚖️ HISTORIC: $2.8 Billion Revenue-Sharing Settlement
Schools can now share up to $20.5M annually DIRECTLY with athletes

This isn't just about compliance anymore—it's about competitive advantage.

At St. John's, a $4M NIL investment helped build one of the nation's top transfer classes. Basketball programs now need $4-7M in NIL resources just to stay competitive.

For institutions ready to navigate this new era strategically, The 360 NIL Group provides the expertise, structure, and support needed to thrive.

This back-to-school season is the perfect time to reset and get ahead of 2026's changes.

https://360nilgroup.com/back-to-school-edition-latest-shifts-in-transfer-portal-nil-landscape/



Gregory Vincent

-Ludwig P. Gaines, President & Co-Founder, 360 NIL Group, Chief Philanthropic Officer, Vincent Strategies Introduction: Back to School, Back to Change As campuses reopen and student-athletes return to classrooms, practices, and competition, the rules of the game are once again shifting. The start of...

08/26/2025

🌟 ANNOUNCING: Ujima's "Celebrating the Past, Funding the Future" Campaign

For 10 years, Ujima has been the National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, providing culturally specific services that mainstream organizations often miss. Now, with federal funding lost, we're turning to grassroots support.

Why This Matters:
- Black women are 2.5x more likely to be murdered by intimate partners
- 45.1% of Black women have experienced intimate partner violence
- When Black women are safe, their children thrive for generations

Dr. Gregory J. Vincent says: "As we mark 10 years of Ujima's excellent work, this campaign will sustain the work and strengthen our communities. We want to raise funding to ensure safety, healing, and thriving futures for generations to come."

How You Can Help:
🎯 Goal: $100,000 in 30 days | 1,000 supporters
💝 Donate: $20/month or $100 one-time
🔗 Give now: ujimacommunity.org/donate
📢 Share this post to amplify our reach



https://vincentstrategies.com/ujima-the-national-center-on-violence-against-women-in-the-black-community-celebrates-10-years-launches-campaign/

Gregory Vincent

08/14/2025

Breaking Down This Summer's Massive NIL Changes

If you've been following college sports, you know this summer was HUGE for NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rights:

✅ $2.8 billion settlement approved
✅ Schools can now pay athletes directly (up to $20.5M/year!)
✅ Over 300 schools have already signed up
✅ New federal oversight rules in place
✅ Title IX challenges that could change everything

As President of 360 NIL Group, I help colleges and athletes navigate this new world. It's exciting, complex, and moving fast.

Check out my detailed analysis of what happened and what's coming next for college athletics! - Ludwig Gaines



https://vincentstrategies.com/summer-2025-nil-developments-a-tipping-point-for-college-athletics/

Gregory Vincent

By Ludwig P. Gaines, Co-Founder and President, 360 NIL Group — The summer of 2025 has brought an extraordinary wave of change to college athletics. For decades, the notion that student-athletes could receive direct compensation from their institutions was unthinkable. Today, it is not only a reali...

08/08/2025

I am very excited for Erica! Erica is a trusted partner, and we worked together at the University of Texas-Austin for a decade and, most recently, with Vincent Strategies.

“The purpose of this memorandum is to announce the appointment of Erica Saenz as Interim Assistant Director of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR), effective August 11, 2025.

As Interim Assistant Director, Erica will oversee administrative services, as well as community engagement, policy and strategy development, equity initiatives and government relations.

Erica is a skilled executive who brings more than 25 years of experience in community engagement, communications, finance, human resources, management, operations, strategic planning and programming. Prior to joining the city, Erica served as Chief Administrative Officer at Vincent Strategies, where she supported several local organizations, including the UT College of Fine Arts, in the areas of administration, community engagement, human resource services, management, operations and programming.”

08/05/2025

"We focus on equity and sustainability. We help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), mid-majors and other mission-driven institutions compete without compromising what makes them special." - Ludwig Gaines

Great to see Hobart and William Smith Colleges highlight the transformative work we're doing through the 360 NIL Group! Our partnership with Howard University's Mecca Society shows how strategic NIL guidance helps institutions thrive while upholding their core values.

Check out the full story:

Ludwig Gaines and I are pleased that our alma mater, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, has highlighted our commitment to empowering institutions like Howard University’s Mecca Society through the 360 NIL Group. Our work with the Mecca Society demonstrates how strategic NIL guidance can help missi...