GIFTS TO ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

Carleton often receives modest financial gifts that are designated for use by specific academic departments. These gifts usually arise from a donor’s personal interest in a particular subject area, their experience in that department as a Carleton student, or their desire to support Carleton faculty and students.

These kinds of designated small gifts—which can range from $25-$200—are not additions to your annual budget. That’s because your budget reflects the expectation that several small gifts of this kind will be received throughout the year. This is standard practice at the great majority of colleges across the country.

Gifts that Come Directly to Your Department

If checks, stock, other monetary gifts, or gifts-in-kind such as books, art, mineral samples, equipment, and other non-cash donations come directly to your office, please notify Shannon Schulz, Director of Central Records (1-CENREC, x4196, or sschulz@carleton.edu), as soon as possible. We need to make sure that all donors receive their required IRS receipts and are properly recognized by the College, and that all cash and checks are deposited into the proper business office account.

Thanking Our Donors

Faculty members play a critical role in expressing appreciation to our donors and encouraging them to give additional gifts in the future. Donors love hearing about the impact of their gifts at the College and how they are making a difference in the lives of faculty and students. A simple thank you from a faculty member may have a tremendous impact on a donor and their future gifts. Development Office staff are happy to work with you to create thank-you notes and reports to donors. They also can forward information about your department activities, including newsletters, articles, or CDs and DVDs of events and presentations. This helps donors learn more about your department and feel more invested in its work and future activities.

For more information about academic department gifts, please contact Kristine Cecil, Vice President for External Relations, or Bev Nagel, Dean of the College.