Office of Advancement & External Engagement

Donor Recognition

Your Generosity Recognized: Donor Recognition

We deeply appreciate the commitment of our donors and believe in acknowledging your vital partnership. Through our donor recognition societies and giving levels, we celebrate the generosity that makes a profound impact on Hampton University.

Donor Recognition Societies

We have established societies to honor donors who reach significant levels of cumulative giving or make planned gift commitments. Members often receive special communications, invitations to exclusive events, and public acknowledgment (with their permission).

Benefits of Giving at Different Levels

Your level of giving may unlock various benefits, such as:
Acknowledgement in university publications and on donor recognition walls.
Invitations to special events and briefings.
Opportunities for deeper engagement with university leadership and programs.
Recognition on our website and in annual reports

Hampton University Giving Societies:
Your Philanthropy, Our Shared Future

At Hampton University, every gift tells a story of impact, opportunity, and transformation. Our Giving Societies are a heartfelt recognition of individuals, families, and organizations whose generous philanthropic support directly enriches the lives of our students and strengthens the vibrant community we serve. By joining one of our esteemed societies, you become a personal architect of Hampton’s enduring legacy and a champion for the dreams of our young scholars.

Did you know that Hampton University ranks #17 among the nation’s Top 20 Colleges and Universities for the percentage of alumni who give? We are the only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) on this prestigious list! Our ambitious goal is to reach #1, and we cannot achieve this without your dedicated alumni support. This is how you can help us reach that pinnacle of giving excellence.

We invite you to discover how your commitment can create a tangible difference and be celebrated among our most dedicated benefactors.

Explore Our Giving Societies

Explore Our Giving Societies

These societies honor those who make endowed gifts, creating a permanent foundation for Hampton University’s future, ensuring resources for generations to come.

Samuel Chapman Armstrong Endowment Legacy Society:
-Gifts of $1 Million and above
Presidential endowment Legacy Society:
-Gifts of $100,000-$999,999
Endowment Legacy Society
-Gifts of $50,000-$99,999

President’s Donor Society

This society recognizes leadership donors whose annual gifts provide flexible, immediate resources essential for the daily operations and strategic advancements of Hampton University directly touching the lives of students.

President's Major Donor Circle:
-Annual gifts of $25,000 or more
President's Associates:
-Recent Undergraduate Alumni(1-10 years post-graduation)
-Annual gifts of $1,000 or more
-Alumni(11+ years post-graduation)
-Annual gifts of $2,500 or more

Legacy Blue Society

This club celebrates consistent annual giving that forms the bedrock of Hampton’s continued growth and provides essential financial assistance every year to deserving students.

Donor Recognition

Your Generosity Recognized: Donor Recognition