Major Giving Explained

What is major giving?

At Delaware State University, the phrase “Major Gift” is reserved for contributions that combine a significant financial investment with a transformative vision. Major Gift donors understand that strategic investments can provide many benefits to our student body, position Delaware State University as a leader in higher education, and help us build premier programs that reflect our values. 

Because of their ability to help us shape our future, Major Gift donors often retain naming rights when making investments in capital, key University faculty positions and programs. A partial list of naming opportunities is available on our Major Giving Opportunities page, and information about other benefits available to donors can be found on our Recognizing Your Major Gift Support page.

Delaware State University recognizes gifts of $10,000 or more as Major Gifts, and these gifts can take the form of cash, appreciated stocks or bonds, real estate, or other assets that can be used to support the University and its mission. Information on the University’s gift acceptance policy can be found here.

Next Steps

To discuss Major Gift considerations further, please contact our Director of Major Gifts, Justin Rodstrom, at jrodstrom [at] desu.edu or 302.242.2784. Information on Major Donor recognition is available on our Recognizing Your Support page.