The Annual Giving staff supports Carleton’s alumni and parent volunteers in raising operating support for the College’s annual budget. All staff members can be reached at 800-745-2275.
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Coordinates non-reunion efforts for classes 11 to 29 years post-graduation. Serves as the staff liaison to the AAF Board’s Metrics and Analysis Committee, which is responsible for exploring, analyzing, and integrating statistical insights into the regular operations of the Fund.
Member of the college’s Budget Committee
Coordinates the 25th Reunion program at Carleton and works closely with alumni volunteers to drive engagement and giving around this landmark anniversary.
At Carleton since 2018.
Kaara (she/her/hers) works with the 30th, 35th, 40th, and 45th Reunion gift committees. In addition, she is the project manager for the Carleton Alumni Volunteer Experience (CAVE) and serves as the staff lead for the Volunteer Assets committee.
I coordinate the Alumni Annual Fund programs and projects including major letter and electronic mailings, events logistics, and support a team of volunteer managers. Direct administrative assistant to the AAF Director and AAF volunteer board.
Elected member of the Carleton Staff Council. I’ve also served as a Community Advocate for the Carleton 2033 Strategic Plan.
I grew up in Northfield, MN, and have studied abroad in Poland and the Czech Republic. I hold a degree in Music and Media Studies from St. Olaf College and am a member of the American Association of Administrative Professionals. I achieved my Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence in 2023.
Designs and authors copy for digital and print marketing pieces distributed by the Alumni Annual Fund, including solicitations, stewardship pieces, videos, social media content, and volunteer messaging templates. Serves as liaison with College Communications to develop marketing strategies and themes. Manages visual and technical aspects of GiveCampus fundraising campaign pages. Maintains vendor relationships for print and digital tools.
Co-leads the Staff Collective for Change (SCC).
Oversees Alumni Relations and Annual Giving