Maize & Blue Daize 2025

1,661
Donors
82% of 2,025 Donor goal
$1,142,668
Donated
This campaign ended on April 08, 2025, but you can still make a gift to Carleton College by clicking here!
About

Maize & Blue Daize is an annual opportunity for alumni to show Carleton pride, (re)connect with fellow Carls, give thanks for Carleton experiences, and support current students!

During Maize & Blue Daize, gifts to the Alumni Annual Fund will be matched!

  • Alumni gifts received online, by phone, or by mail by April 7 are eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $1,000) while challenge funds are available (matching pool = $200,000).
  • Gifts sent by mail must arrive by April 7 to count for the match.
  • New recurring gifts (monthly or yearly) are eligible for matching funds, but installments of previously established recurring gifts that process from April 4–7 will not unlock challenge funds.
  • If you wish to make a non-cash gift, please contact the Alumni Annual Fund Office at aaf@carleton.edu to ensure it's counted for the match.
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Maize & Blue Daize 2025 Results

Thank you to the entire Carleton community of donors and volunteers who made Carleton’s fourth-annual Maize & Blue Daize 2025 possible. Together, 1,660+ alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends of the College raised more than $1.1 million in unrestricted funding for the campus community.

Gifts during Maize & Blue Daize alone could provide the equivalent of the following…

  • 11 financial aid packages; PLUS
  • 13 curricular innovation grants for faculty; PLUS
  • 500 new books and 200 new eBooks for Gould Library
  • A year of multifaith programs, services, and groups sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain; PLUS
  • 1,500 (free) appointments at Student Health and Counseling; PLUS
  • 30 Convocation speakers; PLUS
  • Travel for 22 sport club teams to practices and competitions, PLUS
  • New recovery equipment for student athletes, including 7 zero-gravity chairs and 7 pairs of compression sleeves.


Thank you for being part of the community that is Behind Every Carl. We’re already looking forward to next year!

40 days ago by Abigail Tupa

That’s a wrap on Carleton’s fourth-annual Maize & Blue Daize!

Thank you for helping us hail the maize and blue this week with your generosity. We’re grateful for everyone who volunteered, gave back, attended in-person and virtual events, sent Virtual Friday Flowers, and took the time to reconnect with fellow Carls near and far. Maize & Blue Daize is a true demonstration of the strength of the Carleton network worldwide.

Stay tuned as we tabulate final results over the next few days—these numbers aren't final yet! 

43 days ago by Abigail Tupa

The dollar for dollar matching pool has been depleted, but recurring gifts still unlock $100 each. Consider just $5 per month. For less than the cost of a latte each month, you could provide the equivalent of two new books for the Student Health and Counseling resource center! 

43 days ago by Abigail Tupa

In the final hours of Maize & Blue Daize, we're reconnecting to our theme and reminding ourselves of the incredible community behind each student at Carleton. You can be part of that network with your Maize & Blue Daize gift! 

43 days ago by Abigail Tupa

We're nearly 75% of the way to our goal with just 2 hours left. Let's see what we can accomplish together in the final hours of Maize & Blue Daize 2025! 

43 days ago by Abigail Tupa

We're in the final hours of Maize & Blue Daize 2025. Let's keep the energy up through the deadline. The 2025 donor goal is within sight! 

43 days ago by Abigail Tupa

Today we’re celebrating the Class of 2027 as they declare their majors at the Major Celebration in Great Hall. Current students have 33 majors and 40 minors to choose from, and the list is always growing. 

43 days ago by Abigail Tupa

In honor of Maize & Blue Daize 2025, our very own Billy Bratton ’25 has given us another puzzle to solve. Complete the Maize & Blue Daize crossword here!

43 days ago by Abigail Tupa


We’re halfway to our goal of 2025 donors in honor of the Class of 2025! Can we get there before midnight?! 

43 days ago by Abigail Tupa

Coffee with Carls on Saturday April 5 was a big success! More than 675 members of the Carleton community registered for 57 events around the globe to spend time with other Carls. A big shoutout to our hosts for organizing these gatherings. 

Did you snap a photo at Coffee with Carls? Upload it to our Coffee with Carls album. Or, post it on social media with and tag @CarletonCollege.

The cost of a latte goes further than you might think—especially during Maize & Blue Daize. Set up a $5 recurring gift by April 7 and you'll unlock an extra $100!


44 days ago by Anita Fisher Egge

Were your Knights teammates and coaches a core part of your community at Carleton? Honor them with a gift to the Carleton Athletic Initiative this Maize & Blue Daize! 

45 days ago by Abigail Tupa
500 Donors


Thank you to the alumni, families, and friends of the College who have contributed $229,922  to the Maize & Blue Daize campaign already!

45 days ago by Anita Fisher Egge
Campus Coffee with Carls

Students are enjoying a campus-based version of our beloved alumni tradition “Coffee with Carls” (happening Saturday, April 5 at a location near you) featuring coffee from local shops like Little Joy and Blue Monday!

46 days ago by Anita Fisher Egge

Maize & Blue Daize festivities are underway on campus! Seniors are completing their pre-graduation checklists at the Senior Showcase. Let's show our support for their class by reaching our goal of 2025 donors in their honor! 

46 days ago by Abigail Tupa

Check out the new maize and blue on campus! 

46 days ago by Abigail Tupa

Carleton's fourth-annual Maize & Blue Daize fundraising campaign is officially live! 

Thank you to everyone who made a gift early and gave us a head start toward our goal of 2,025 donors in honor of the graduating Class of 2025! 

47 days ago by Abigail Tupa
Donor Maps
Class Leaderboard
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
202411$245
19707$3,060
19612$1,025
20145$215
19656$925
19626$1,728
20119$825
20019$1,225
197824$6,650
200815$1,695
201033$20,925
198114$16,550
198721$10,130
197929$14,100
202015$486
198616$2,135
197314$11,650
199337$10,093
199617$16,250
199914$2,395
196714$24,642
200532$29,050
198020$39,550
200719$1,625
201814$670
200224$1,960
198329$9,525
200021$17,401
197728$19,607
199133$10,419
198223$5,880
202213$556
198947$14,120
198545$40,850
199533$11,240
199438$16,015
200910$750
200619$1,721
196420$2,940
202312$333
196810$7,268
201511$1,752
20168$325
202110$168
199813$4,000
201710$395
198415$4,120
19699$7,450
199725$8,925
199259$14,587
201310$589
200326$4,799
197416$15,225
198826$8,625
20126$420
20049$3,130
19511$100
20196$295
19430$0
19751$50
19764$875
19550$0
19581$50
19450$0
19540$0
19563$425
19522$125
19724$800
19604$500
19490$0
19531$100
1990101$60,847
19710$0
19664$3,850
19570$0
19440$0
19471$300
19592$1,500
19460$0
19480$0
19500$0
19634$450
Team Maize Vs Team Blue
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
202411$245
202312$333
201814$670
202213$556
201511$1,752
202015$486
202110$168
201710$395
20196$295
20168$325
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Book icon1%Students
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