Help us hail the Maize & Blue during Carleton’s fifth-annual Maize & Blue Daize celebration, April 9–14, 2026. This weeklong tradition brings together alumni, families, students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the connections, experiences, and opportunities that make Carleton so special.
This year, the Carleton community is aiming for 2,026 donors in honor of the Class of 2026. Every gift, no matter the size, helps build momentum and makes a meaningful impact on today’s students.
During Maize & Blue Daize, your generosity goes even further:
- All gifts are matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 per gift, while matching funds last
- Leadership gifts of $2,500 or more unlock an additional $2,500 in support
- Gifts from the Classes of 2002–2015 unlock an extra $200
- Gifts from Parents unlock an additional $100
- Multiple matches can be stacked, increasing the impact of your gift even more
Join in, show your Carleton pride, and make your gift go further during Maize & Blue Daize.
The results are in, and they’re pretty incredible.
During Maize & Blue Daize, 1,581 members of the Carleton community came together to raise $1,071,690. Thank you for being part of it.
That kind of generosity adds up in real, tangible ways. Together, these gifts could support things like:
- 1,300 mental health counseling sessions at SHAC
- 108 “Taste of Carleton” travel grants for prospective students
- 100 new e-books for the Gould Library collection
- 25 club sport travel opportunities for regional competition
- 20 varsity teams with brand-new uniforms
- 20 senior Comps research fellowships
- 17 professional winter externships
- 10 faculty-led summer research groups
- 8 full-year grant aid packages
- 1 full year of the weekly Convocation program
It’s a powerful reminder of what can happen when Carls show up for each other. We’re grateful for your support and excited about what it makes possible. 💛💙
47 days ago by keller Maharrey
Maize and Blue Daize has come to a close for another incredible year.
Thank you for helping hail the maize and blue with us throughout. We are grateful to everyone who volunteered, made a gift, joined events both in person and online, sent Virtual Friday Flowers, and took time to reconnect with fellow Carls across the globe. This week has been a powerful reflection of the strength and reach of the Carleton community.
We will be sharing the final results in the coming days as we finish tallying everything. Stay tuned for more soon.
We have passed 1,000 donors! Thank you to everyone who has already given and shown their support for Carleton students.
As we head through the final day, we are still working toward our goal of 2,026 donors in honor of the Class of 2026. Every gift helps move us closer.
Dollar-for-dollar matching and other incentives are still available, so your gift goes even further right now. If you have not yet made your gift, there is still time.
55 days ago by keller Maharrey
Good morning from Maize & Blue Daize HQ. It has been incredible to connect with students, hear their stories, and see firsthand the energy and enthusiasm that make the Carleton community so special.
Throughout the Maize & Blue Daize, students have been stopping by to learn more about how the Annual Fund supports their experience, from academics to campus life and everything in between. Through fun scavenger hunts, conversations, and a few well-earned prizes, they are seeing the impact of philanthropy in action.
As the last day gets started, there is still time to be a part of that impact. Your gift helps power these experiences and ensures current students have the opportunities that define Carleton. Make your gift today!
55 days ago by keller MaharreyAs the day winds down, we are feeling the energy across campus and beyond. From celebrating the Class of 2028 declaring their majors to connecting with students at Maize & Blue Daize HQ, it has been a day full of Carleton pride.
Carls are continuing to show up for current students, and every gift is helping move us closer to our goal of 2,026 donors in honor of the Class of 2026. With matching funds still available, each contribution is making an even greater impact.
As we head into the home stretch, there is still time to be part of it. Give now and increase your impact with dollar-for-dollar matching up to $1000.
56 days ago by keller Maharrey
There's a special energy on campus this afternoon as the Class of 2028 celebrate their newly declared Majors and Minors. This is such a meaningful milestone in the Carleton journey, and it has been exciting to share in the moment with students as they take this next step.
Student ambassadors are on hand to join the celebration, handing out major and minor buttons, sharing snacks, and helping students capture the moment with photos to mark the occasion.
Occasions like these are made possible through the support of this community. As we continue through Maize & Blue Daize, your gift helps create and sustain the moments that shape the Carleton experience.
56 days ago by keller Maharrey
Ease into your Sunday morning with the Maize & Blue Daize crossword puzzle. Grab a cup of coffee, take a few minutes for yourself, and enjoy a quiet moment with a little Carleton spirit.
Complete the full crossword here!
As you relax and recharge, consider making your gift during Maize & Blue Daize. With dollar-for-dollar matching and other incentives, your support goes even further and makes a meaningful difference for current students.
57 days ago by keller Maharrey
Thank you to everyone who took part in Coffee with Carls around the world and virtually. It has been incredible to see Carls gather in so many places, connect, share stories, and celebrate the beauty of this community, no matter the distance.
That spirit of connection is what makes this moment so special. As we head into the homestretch of Maize & Blue Daize, there is still time to be part of it.
Your support makes a real difference for current students, and during Maize & Blue Daize, your gift goes even further. All gifts are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, doubling the impact you can make.
Make your gift today and be part of the worldwide momentum.
58 days ago by keller Maharrey
We are heading into the weekend with great momentum.
367 donors have already stepped up, bringing us to 18% of our goal.
Together, we have raised $270,167 so far.
With 4 days left, this is the moment to keep it going. Every gift helps move us closer to 2,026 donors and makes a real impact for current students.
59 days ago by keller Maharrey
Carleton's fifth-annual Maize & Blue Daize fundraising campaign is officially underway!
Thank you to everyone who made a gift early and gave us a head start toward our goal of 2,026 donors in honor of the graduating Class of 2026!
60 days ago by keller MaharreyDonors
View All Donors
| Class Year | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 19 | $2,451 |
| 1946 | 0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 7 | $695 |
| 1998 | 11 | $2,355 |
| 2017 | 5 | $185 |
| 2024 | 14 | $280 |
| 1979 | 14 | $1,848 |
| 1997 | 17 | $8,560 |
| 1989 | 43 | $19,729 |
| 1984 | 59 | $21,159 |
| 1996 | 30 | $7,070 |
| 2011 | 33 | $20,749 |
| 2007 | 16 | $3,585 |
| 1974 | 14 | $7,550 |
| 1995 | 23 | $7,205 |
| 2005 | 16 | $1,896 |
| 2015 | 14 | $1,002 |
| 1991 | 43 | $14,795 |
| 1982 | 15 | $4,323 |
| 1987 | 18 | $11,260 |
| 2003 | 17 | $2,557 |
| 2002 | 23 | $2,900 |
| 1968 | 4 | $650 |
| 2009 | 10 | $2,615 |
| 2001 | 70 | $55,405 |
| 1978 | 35 | $14,053 |
| 1992 | 51 | $15,367 |
| 1955 | 2 | $2,800 |
| 2004 | 37 | $9,650 |
| 1990 | 28 | $12,022 |
| 1960 | 3 | $355 |
| 1945 | 0 | $0 |
| 1965 | 3 | $175 |
| 1942 | 0 | $0 |
| 1948 | 0 | $0 |
| 1976 | 1 | $10 |
| 1958 | 3 | $325 |
| 1961 | 4 | $2,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | $260 |
| 1963 | 8 | $8,325 |
| 1944 | 0 | $0 |
| 1953 | 0 | $0 |
| 1959 | 3 | $3,000 |
| 1985 | 14 | $7,500 |
| 2021 | 6 | $250 |
| 1957 | 0 | $0 |
| 1983 | 23 | $4,025 |
| 1971 | 4 | $1,175 |
| 2019 | 6 | $310 |
| 1962 | 4 | $600 |
| 2014 | 5 | $890 |
| 1994 | 25 | $8,405 |
| 1947 | 0 | $0 |
| 2013 | 12 | $1,718 |
| 1969 | 3 | $1,265 |
| 2012 | 16 | $1,553 |
| 1950 | 0 | $0 |
| 1956 | 2 | $350 |
| 1986 | 41 | $68,032 |
| 1975 | 9 | $3,913 |
| 1972 | 6 | $3,900 |
| 2016 | 9 | $436 |
| 1999 | 18 | $3,195 |
| 1949 | 0 | $0 |
| 1951 | 0 | $0 |
| 1954 | 0 | $0 |
| 1952 | 0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 10 | $1,299 |
| 2010 | 27 | $2,065 |
| 1993 | 36 | $9,959 |
| 1943 | 0 | $0 |
| 1966 | 6 | $4,300 |
| 1981 | 14 | $13,000 |
| 1980 | 20 | $9,675 |
| 2000 | 10 | $1,748 |
| 1967 | 16 | $18,425 |
| 2025 | 5 | $150 |
| 1988 | 21 | $9,625 |
| 2020 | 17 | $391 |
| 1970 | 5 | $1,225 |
| 2008 | 12 | $2,475 |
| 1977 | 18 | $3,155 |
| 1973 | 9 | $3,724 |
| 1964 | 14 | $3,525 |
