“I am happy to report that my daughter received the same great education that we did.  Our support keeps Carleton strong.”

“Materialism is not something you see much of at Carleton; it’s not a Carleton value.”

“Unrestricted gifts are boundless in their potential to contribute to the wide breadth of good that happens at Carleton.”

“Structures of the mind are very important, just as important as physical structures on a campus. I also know that these types of curricular programs often have a hard time finding funding in their early years.”

“Annuities provide reliable fixed income. And the results of Carleton’s unitrust growth have been extremely good in comparison with those of any other institution I’ve been involved with. It’s comforting to think that after all the incomes are paid out to me, my wife, and my children, the College benefits significantly.”

“With the way the tax laws are written, a charitable gift annuity to a place like Carleton makes sense.”

"I wanted to give to an organization that will continue to do what it's currently doing well.”

"Carleton plays in the major leagues with minor league resources. We're a top liberal arts college without the large endowment of the colleges we're competing with."

"We've been supporting Carleton since graduation. We've been very blessed and believe in supporting the institutions and organizations that are important to us."

“I believe that creativity is the goal of educated people and that it is a skill that can be taught and learned.…When students are encouraged to think creatively, they can apply that creativity to their area of study — whatever that may be — and also to all areas of their lives.”

“Carleton has made our family’s life much fuller. We always knew supporting the College was the right decision.”

“Somewhere in [our] conversations, leaving a legacy for Carleton was introduced ... It fit perfectly.”