The Joseph Lee Heywood Society
Established in 1995, the Heywood Society recognizes alumni, parents, and friends whose gifts of future support help ensure Carleton’s vitality for generations to come.
Anyone can join the Heywood Society. It’s easy to do, does not have to alter your current lifestyle, and can be modified to address your changing needs.
How can I join?
There are several simple ways to include Carleton in your plans:
- Name Carleton as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, donor advised fund or other asset.
- Name Carleton in your will or trust.
- Set up a charitable remainder trust or a charitable gift annuity with Carleton as the beneficiary.
Once you complete your estate plans, please let Carleton know. We would like to thank you for your generosity and welcome you to the Heywood Society.
Who was Joseph Lee Heywood?
Joseph Lee Heywood served as Carleton’s volunteer treasurer and a bank officer at the First National Bank of Northfield during the infamous James-Younger raid in 1876. Despite repeated threats from members of this notorious gang, he refused them access to the vault and was fatally shot. He was heralded locally and nationally for giving his life to prevent the robbery and protect the College’s resources. His name has been synonymous with uncommon loyalty ever since.
More than a century later, we honor both Heywood and those who embody his spirit and allegiance by showing exceptional devotion to the College. Through their gifts of future support, Heywood Society members pledge to safeguard Carleton’s excellence in liberal arts education for centuries to come.