A world-class liberal arts education at Carleton wouldn’t be possible without the generous financial support of alumni, parents, and friends of the College. The Breaking Barriers, Creating Connections campaign provides an opportunity for everyone to be part of an exciting new era at Carleton and truly make a difference in the lives of students and faculty members.

Outright Gifts

Outright gifts, most commonly in the form of cash, have an immediate impact at Carleton, benefiting students and faculty members from the day the gift is made. A gift to the Alumni Annual Fund, the Carleton Parents Fund, or the Friends Fund supports the day-to-day needs of the College, including student financial aid and faculty and staff salaries. Outright gifts may also include stock, bonds, and mutual funds. Giving appreciated securities allows you to take advantage of tax incentives.

Pledges

Pledges allow you to make a generous commitment over a period of up to five years. Payment schedules are flexible. Pledges can be made in combination with your annual fund gift.

Matching Gifts

Many employers match their employees’ contributions to charities. Ask your employer’s human resources office about a matching gift program.

Bequests

You can make a bequest to Carleton through your will, trust, or retirement plan. Bequests allow you to transform assets, after your family’s needs have been taken care of, into a permanent source of support for Carleton.

Planned Gifts

Planned giving allows you to make charitable gifts to Carleton while continuing to meet your income needs and taking advantage of current tax incentives. Planned gifts include will provisions (bequests); gifts of retirement assets, stock or mutual funds, real estate, or life insurance; and gifts that create income for you.

Capital Gifts and Naming Opportunities

Capital gifts help establish endowments for student, academic, and library resource needs, ensure future unrestricted income, and provide for the construction and renovation of campus buildings. Larger gifts can also be directed toward opportunities to name scholarships, professorships, and library funds.