Office of Advancement & External Engagement

President’s Donor Society

Igniting Immediate Impact for Our Students

The President’s Donor Society celebrates individuals whose annual leadership gifts provide flexible, immediate resources essential for the day-to-day operations and strategic advancements of Hampton University. Your annual commitment directly touches the lives of students by funding scholarships, enhancing cutting-edge curriculum, supporting innovative programs, and empowering the University’s Strategic Plan. This society consists of two distinguished circles of donors:

  • President’s Major Donor Circle
  • Presidential Associates

President’s Major Donor Circle

$25,000 or more annually

President’s Major Donor Circle members are visionaries whose exemplary annual gifts bring distinction to the University and provide transformative support. Your generosity helps achieve greater goals for the University by directly providing educational opportunities for thousands of our current students, enhancing the curriculum to remain at the forefront of learning, and advancing the University’s Strategic Plan with tangible results.

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How to Become a Member

Membership is extended to those making annual gifts of $25,000 or more to Hampton University.

Membership Benefits

  • A special letter of thanks and commendation.
  • A unique branded lapel pin.
  • An embossed certificate of membership.
  • Opportunities to engage with our President and University leadership.
  • Recognition on the Office of Development website via an online Honor Roll of Donors.
  • Special communications about our campaign progress and new initiatives.

Presidential Associates

$1,000 – $2,500 or more

The Presidential Associates program is a powerful way for alumni and friends to invest in Hampton’s future through annual leadership gifts. Your decision to become a Presidential Associate ensures that we will always have the resources required to provide the best opportunities for our students and their Hampton experiences, from enriching campus life to securing necessary financial aid.

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How to Become a Member

Undergraduate alumni who graduated within the past 1 to 10 years

Annual gift of $1,000 or more. Your early leadership sets a powerful example and directly supports the student experience you so recently enjoyed.

Alumni 11 years or more post-graduation

Annual gift of $2,500 or more. Your continued commitment ensures the enduring quality of a Hampton education for the generations following in your footsteps.

Membership Benefits

  • A special letter of thanks and commendation.
  • A unique branded lapel pin.
  • An embossed certificate of membership.
  • Recognition as a President’s Society Donor member in the Honor Roll of Donors.
  • Special communications about our campaign progress and new initiatives.

By joining the President’s Donor Society, and by renewing your contribution each year, you make a powerful, lasting statement about the invaluable impact of investing in Hampton University and its students.