Giving to Carthage

Areas of Support

All contributions to Carthage ultimately support the overall mission of the College. What's most important is that donors have the opportunity to support the things that matter most to them. Carthage offers many ways for donors to support campus activities, academic programs, faculty, students, and campus stewardship.

For more information on any of these giving options, contact the Office of College Relations at (800) 551-1518.

Augie Schmidt Field

This summer, the College plans to invest $2.4 million to bring the Carthage baseball field to the level of the best CCIW facilities. Improvements will allow Carthage to host NCAA Division III games, high school tournament competition, and American Legion baseball. The project will give Carthage a facility in the top 10 percent of all college baseball fields, and will be attractive to prospective student-athletes and those rooting them on.
Learn more about Augie Schmidt Field.

Celebrating Carthage

In 2012, Carthage will celebrate 165 years since its founding, and 50 years of growth and new identity in Kenosha. "Celebrating Carthage" is the College's initiative to raise $1 million for each of those 165 years of service. "Celebrating Carthage" seeks to develop resources for the overall mission of the College. All gifts to Carthage during this time will be included in our "Celebrating Carthage" goal.
Learn more about Celebrating Carthage.

Annual Fund

Giving to the Annual Fund is the foundation of support for the College's mission. Annual Fund gifts — both unrestricted and specifically designated — support the day-to-day operation of Carthage, meaning everything from the salaries of professors to financial aid for students. Annual Fund gifts have immediate impact, raising the quality of educational, cultural, and co-curricular programs significantly.
Learn more about contributing to the Annual Fund.

Character Quest Alumni Fund

Since 1996, Character Quest/Leading Concepts has aided in the leadership development of students at Carthage. The program, founded on the basis of experiential learning, has transformed into a leadership certification program, complete with coaching, classes, and service. The four-day "Commando" experience still exists as a crucial first step of the program and is in need of your support.
Learn more about contributing to the Character Quest Alumni Fund.

Students First

Students First is a campaign to raise $150,000 and secure gifts from at least 100 Carthage graduates who served in leadership roles on campus within Student Government, residence life or the Student Ambassador program. Pledges and gifts to this campaign will be secured between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011 and will be used to support student life programming. Pledges can be fulfilled over the next three years. Jeff Hamar, '80, a College Trustee and President of Galleher, Inc. is providing a challenge gift grant that will match, dollar for dollar, every gift contributed to Students First, up to $75,000.
Learn more about Students First.

Capital Projects

Investment in the College's infrastructure is arguably one of the most effective ways of investing in the long-term future of the College. New construction and renovations, including the New Student Center, Oaks Residential Village, Tarble Arena, the Baseball Field, and similar projects, are undertaken not just with the next few years in mind, but with an eye on the next century, as well. These are facilities that will withstand the test of time. Their initial price is considerable, but in the long run, they are a tremendous bargain. Future donors need not worry about replacing what our generation will have left to them.
Learn more about capital projects.

Endowment

The Endowment supports student scholarships, curricular and co-curricular programs in perpetuity. A gift to the endowment helps both current students and those who will be here 50 or 100 years from now. The College makes prudent investments, and spends income with restraint, so as to protect the purchasing power of a donor's fund across time. Donors often designate their estate gifts for the endowment, knowing that resources they have built throughout a lifetime will continue to be governed by a long-term view, becoming a memorial to hard work and discipline.
Learn more about the endowment and endowed scholarships.

Commemorative Bricks

Mark your place in Carthage history by purchasing a commemorative brick on the Carthage campus. Granite walkways paved with commemorative bricks lead to sidewalks that connect the entire campus. Names of alumni and friends of the College are etched in sections of these attractive walkways. Choose between a Personal Brick (4" by 8" with three lines) for $150, or a Recognition Brick (8" by 8" with five lines or one line and a logo) for $500.

Note: Parents of seniors receive a discount.

$112 for the personal brick (4x8) and the $312 for the recognition brick (8x8).

Purchase your personal or recognition brick.

Booster Club

Since 1895, Carthage has competed in intercollegiate athletics with the same goals in mind: to win athletic contests and championships, and to teach the values and leadership skills that are essential in athletic competition and in life after Carthage. Your donation to the Booster Club helps support programs designed to achieve these goals.
Learn more about giving to the Booster Club.

Comprehensive lists of Capital, Endowment, Annual Fund and other project designations are readily available. Contact a member of the Carthage Development staff for more information.