{"id":3571,"date":"2025-07-03T13:11:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/giving\/?page_id=3571"},"modified":"2025-07-09T16:00:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T20:00:53","slug":"advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/giving\/get-involved\/advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How to Become a Hampton University Advocate<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeyond direct volunteering or financial contributions, advocating for Hampton University is a powerful way to support our mission and strengthen our legacy. Your voice and influence can create a ripple effect, spread awareness, and foster enduring support for our “Home by the Sea.”\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Steps to amplify Hampton's voice:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 1: Start an Inquiry\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStart a Hampton University Advocacy Inquiry Form.<\/a> This form allows you to share your interests and how you'd like to help.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 2: Define Your Advocacy Interests\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOn the form, select the areas where you're interested in advocating: \n\n

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  • Connect with Legislators and Policy Makers:<\/strong> Share personal stories, stay informed on key issues, or respond to calls to action. <\/li>\n\t
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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 3: Provide Details on Your Influence\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDescribe specific organizations, churches, or communities where you have an influence. If applicable, mention any legislators or policymakers you have connections with.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLet the Office of Advancement know what information or support would be most helpful for your advocacy efforts, such as talking points, fact sheets, or guidance on contacting officials.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 5: Submit the Form\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\t\t\tAfter acknowledging your understanding, submit the form\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 6: Collaborate with Advancement\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\t\t\tA representative from the Office of University Advancement will review your submission and contact you to discuss ways you can collaborate to amplify Hampton's voice.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvery act of advocacy, no matter how small, contributes significantly to Hampton University’s continued growth and success. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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