Major Giving

Shaping the Future through Giving
Your vision and generosity can help shape the future of Delaware State University. Major Gift donors make change possible.
Building a Brighter Future
We started this journey 130 years ago with 22 students and a mission to expand higher education’s reach. Your Major Gift will allow us to continue to transform higher education and make bold investments in our students and our University’s future. Our REACH 2026 Strategic Plan calls for significant investments in five areas- Student Success, Academic Excellence, Operational Effectiveness, Infrastructure Enhancement, and Financial Health.
Shaping the Future Through Major Gifts
We partner with visionary leaders to bring transformative change to our students, Colleges and programs through Major Giving at Delaware State University. Whether it is through investments in capital projects or our faculty and programs, Major Gift donors help our University and our students achieve our dreams and meet the moment.
A Donor’s Perspective On Giving
DSU Alumnus and Donor Joel Coppadge shares why giving is a vital part of our fabric here at DSU
Getting Started
What is Major Giving?
Learn how Major Giving can help you translate your dreams for our future into reality.
Major Giving Opportunities
Major Gift donors have the opportunity to help shape a number of current and upcoming initiatives, or help us design new programs from the ground up.
Recognizing Your Support
Our gratitude as a University family comes in many forms. We show our appreciation through the designation of naming rights, hosting on-campus events, connecting donors with beneficiaries, and many other opportunities.
Brochures & eDocuments
All Major Giving brochures, eDocuments and templates.

Building for Success
As you think about the impact you’d like to have on our students and our University, we encourage you to learn more about life at Delaware State University and think creatively about how we can continue to grow.