140 years of legacy and opportunity
Demonstrating where the college stands in its $40M capital campaign.
For generations, Shorter College 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.
Founded
1886
Shorter College 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 Shorter College 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.
Campus campaign
Campus renewal and learning spaces
Fund classrooms, labs, student spaces, athletics, and campus improvements that strengthen the student experience.
Future campaign
Endowment and institutional growth
Build long-term stability through endowed support, unrestricted giving, and strategic reserves for future opportunity.
Partnership tiers — your level of visibility
Partnerships at Shorter College 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.
Advancement access
Direct relationship with our Office of Advancement for stewardship, conversations, and co-branded opportunities.
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 Shorter College stands as proof of what community investment can accomplish.
Contact
Office of Advancement
Shorter College
604 North Locust Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114