DPitts. That is a good question. Even if it is donations to LBSU athletes will in no way be enough to retain athletes. There are many other benefits power 5 schools have that LBSU cannot compete with.
I will donate to the school athletic programs at LBSU. I will not donate to NIL. In the Long run NIL benefits will only benefit athletes at the Power 5 schools. It may benefit some mid majors with large income sources.