Elevating Hampton Excellence
The Hampton University Capital Campaign
The 2023 – 2033 Capital Campaign represents Hampton University’s bold vision for the future. Through strategic investments, we aim to enhance the student experience, drive innovation, and expand our impact on the world.
This campaign is your opportunity to join us in building upon Hampton University’s esteemed legacy of leadership and service. Together, we will invest in a future of unprecedented excellence, empowering the next generation of leaders, fostering innovation, and strengthening our community impact.
2024-2025 Funding Totals
Total Raised (as of May 30, 2025)
$
42438355
$11,967,338.32
Fundraising Activities
$30,471,039.00
Grants and Research
Total Donors
0
Campaign Financial Goals
Transformative Impact
Full vision: major investment in facilities, scholarships, endowment, athletics, and research (each $100M, except athletics at $50M).
$500M
Significant Advancement
Significant progress, but some priorities phased or scaled back. Funding for upgrades, scholarships, endowment, athletics, and research (each $50M-$100M) to advance strategic goals.
$350M
Foundational Support
Provides base funding for essential operations and some growth: facility repairs ($50M), limited scholarships ($50M), smaller endowment contribution ($75M), limited athletic support ($25M), and targeted research ($50M).
$250M
- Enhance the academic experience, preparing 21st-century leaders to shape our world.
- Expand access and opportunity by providing crucial student scholarships and support.
- Invest in faculty excellence, attracting and retaining world-class educators through endowed chairs and professorships.
- Advance research and innovation, finding solutions to critical global challenges.
- Modernize our campus infrastructure and technology, creating a dynamic and cutting-edge learning environment.
- Strengthen the University's endowment, ensuring Hampton's long-term financial health and stability.
Campaign Timeline
The “Elevating Hampton Excellence” campaign will unfold in two strategic phases, and your support will be vital throughout.
Silent Phase
During this foundational phase, we invite you to partner with us in building a strong base of support through major gifts, infrastructure development, and refining our case for support.Public Phase
In this phase, we will broaden our engagement and invite you to join the wider community in supporting Hampton through a public launch, increased awareness initiatives, and expanded giving opportunities.Why Our Goals are Attainable
A comprehensive feasibility study has validated Hampton University’s capacity to achieve its ambitious campaign goals. You can be confident that your investment will be leveraged effectively because of:
- Strong leadership and unwavering commitment from President Williams and the Board of Trustees.
- A dedicated and highly skilled Advancement team ready to partner with you.
- Positive fundraising trends and a deeply loyal and engaged alumni base.
- Clear alignment with the University's strategic plan, ensuring your gift supports our core mission.
- Compelling needs and extraordinary opportunities for your investment to make a real difference.
The feasibility study confirmed significant donor interest in supporting priorities like student scholarships, innovative research initiatives, and the modernization of our campus infrastructure.
The University’s Elevating Hampton Excellence campaign presents you with a unique opportunity to help transform the University into a national leader in research and innovation while providing an unparalleled student experience that prepares leaders for tomorrow.
Your support for this campaign directly addresses both the urgent needs and the extraordinary opportunities that define this pivotal moment in Hampton’s history. By partnering with us to invest in our students, faculty, and infrastructure, you will empower the next generation of leaders, drive innovation that changes lives, and create a lasting impact on our community and the world.
The University’s “Elevating Hampton Excellence” campaign presents you with a unique opportunity to help transform the University into a national leader in research and innovation while providing an unparalleled student experience that prepares leaders for tomorrow.
Your support for this campaign directly addresses both the urgent needs and the extraordinary opportunities that define this pivotal moment in Hampton’s history. By partnering with us to invest in our students, faculty, and infrastructure, you will empower the next generation of leaders, drive innovation that changes lives, and create a lasting impact on our community and the world.