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140 years of legacy and opportunity

Demonstrating where the college stands in its $40M capital campaign.

For generations, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has opened doors for students who have few others. Our $40 million campaign will transform our campus, deepen our scholarship commitments, and secure the legacy of the nation’s only private two-year HBCU — for every student who comes after.

Campaign Progress

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of goal achieved

Founded

1886

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ presents a historic mission rooted in faith, opportunity, and transformation.

Campaign Duration

7-year campaign

A seven-year campaign structure creates room for stewardship, visibility, milestone celebrations, and long-range donor engagement.

Lead partnerships

18

Anchor partners can be recognized through high-visibility sponsorship and named support opportunities.

Participation goal

1,500+

Broad donor participation can signal momentum alongside larger transformational investments.

Three Ways Your Gift Changes Lives

Every dollar flows into one of three campaign pillars — each one critical to building the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ that our students deserve and our community needs.

Scholarship campaign

Legacy and access scholarships

Support tuition assistance, emergency student aid, and scholarship commitments that help students stay enrolled and graduate.

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Campus campaign

Campus renewal and learning spaces

Fund classrooms, labs, student spaces, athletics, and campus improvements that strengthen the student experience.

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Future campaign

Endowment and institutional growth

Build long-term stability through endowed support, unrestricted giving, and strategic reserves for future opportunity.

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Partnership tiers — your level of visibility

Partnerships at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ are structured to match the scale of your investment with the scale of your recognition. Larger commitments unlock named opportunities; every level earns a meaningful, lasting place in our campaign story.

What Your Partnership Includes

Partnerships aren’t transactional — they come with real benefits, real access, and real recognition that grows with your investment level.

Named recognition
On campus, in print, and digitally — your name or brand tied directly to the spaces and programs you make possible.
Impact reporting
Annual updates showing exactly how your gift is at work — students supported, spaces built, goals reached.

Advancement access
Direct relationship with our Office of Advancement for stewardship, conversations, and co-branded opportunities.

Event visibility
Recognition at campaign milestone events, galas, and public announcements throughout the seven-year campaign.
Partnership package
A tailored package outlining your specific recognition, commitments, and campaign role — available on request.
Legacy inclusion
Your organization’s name included in the final campaign report and permanent institutional record.

Your Level of Impact

Vision Partner, $1M and above

Name a building, endow a program, and secure a permanent legacy on our campus. The most visible partnership opportunity in the campaign.

Mission Partner, $250K to $999K

Sponsor a scholarship pool, fund a programmatic initiative, or underwrite a major campus renovation — with named recognition throughout

Community Partner, $25K to $249K

Enjoy annual visibility in publications, events, and campaign materials while directly funding student support and targeted campus improvements.

Foundation Partner, Less than $25K

Every great campaign is built on broad-based belief. Alumni, community members, and first-time givers: your gift matters more than you know.

Campaign Milestones

This isn’t a one-time ask — it’s a seven-year journey. Here’s how we’ll mark our progress together. 

Phase 1

Quiet Phase — Leadership Gifts

Anchor commitments secured. Campaign materials and case for support released to lead partners and major donors.

Phase 2

Public Launch — Campaign Unveiled

Total raised to date announced publicly. Featured giving opportunities and campaign themes open to all donors and community partners.

Phase 3

Projects Activated — Progress Visible

Renovations begin. Scholarships awarded. Endowment benchmarks hit. Donors receive updates showing exactly how their gifts are at work.

Phase 4

Campaign Completion — Legacy Secured

Final totals shared. Named gifts recognized. The transformed ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ stands as proof of what community investment can accomplish.

Contact

Office of Advancement

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½
604 North Locust Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114

advancement@shortercollege.edu
(501) 374-6305