Securing Hampton’s Tomorrow, Today
When you contribute to the Endowment Legacy Society, you create a permanent foundation for Hampton University’s future, ensuring that vital resources are available for generations to come. Your endowed gift is a lasting investment in our students’ potential, providing unwavering support for academic excellence, crucial scholarships, groundbreaking research, and the dedicated faculty who inspire greatness. It’s a promise that the Hampton experience will continue to transform lives long into the future.
How to Become a Member
Membership is granted upon the full funding of an endowed gift at the specified level, as reflected in a Memorandum of Agreement. The endowment funding must be officially “received” and not pending. All donors for this recognition require Presidential approval.
Samuel Chapman Armstrong Endowment Legacy Society
$1 Million and above
Your unparalleled generosity at this level makes monumental impacts possible, funding entire programs or establishing significant research centers that will benefit thousands of students over decades.
Membership Benefits
- A framed Presidential Proclamation.
- A special letter of thanks and commendation.
- A unique branded lapel pin.
- An embossed certificate of membership.
- Recognition on the Office of Advancement website via an online Endowment Legacy Society donor list.
- Recognition at major donor recognition events/receptions.
- Opportunities to engage with our President and University leadership.
Presidential Endowment Legacy Society
$100,000 – $999,999
At this level, your commitment provides substantial and sustainable funding for scholarships, faculty chairs, or critical programmatic enhancements, directly empowering students to pursue their academic passions without financial burden.
Membership Benefits
- A special letter of thanks and commendation.
- A unique branded lapel pin.
- An embossed certificate of membership.
- Recognition on the Office of Development website via an online Endowment Legacy Society donor list.
- Recognition at major donor recognition events/receptions.
- Opportunities to engage with our President and University leadership.
- Special communications about our campaign progress and new initiatives.
Endowment Legacy Society
$50,000 – $99,999
Your endowed gift at this level creates named scholarships or supports specific departmental initiatives, directly impacting students’ access to education and the resources they need to thrive.
Membership Benefits
- A special letter of thanks and commendation.
- A unique branded lapel pin.
- An embossed certificate of membership.
- Recognition on the Office of Advancement website via an online Endowment Legacy Society donor list.
- Special communications about our campaign progress and new initiatives.
By joining the Endowment Legacy Society, you make a powerful, lasting statement about the invaluable impact of investing in Hampton University and its students.