In conjunction with its tenth anniversary, the Carlson Funds Enterprise (CFE) is excited to announce its effort to raise $7 million to endow the program. Each year the CFE program requires a contribution from the Office of the Dean to cover operating costs. Successful completion of our “offering” will eliminate this need, provide additional assets for the CFE to manage, and enable the CFE to become self sustaining. We have prepared an “offering circular” that offers more details about the CFE’s operations, and a copy can be found here. All contributors of $100 or more will receive a special CFE offering “tombstone.”

Contributions can be made to either the CFE Fellowship Fund (Account #1177) or the Alliance Capital Partners Fund (Account #4890).

The CFE Fellowship Fund (#1177) was created in 2006 by CFE alumni to help the Carlson Funds Enterprise recruit and retain top students. Funds in this account are managed by the University of Minnesota Foundation. Once this fund reaches the minimum required to allow a draw, funds drawn to offer the fellowship will be matched by the President of the University.

The Alliance Capital Partners Fund (#4890) was created in 1999 to provide operating support for the CFE program. Funds in this account are managed by the Carlson Funds Enterprise, with annual draws taken to cover CFE operating expenses.

To contribute, please follow this link to the University of Minnesota Foundation where you will be able to make a tax-deductible donation. The first page, Step 1, will ask you the type of donation you would like to make. After you continue to Step 2, make sure to designate Carlson School of Management as the entity you would like to support. In the special instructions box, please reference the account to which you wish to donate (either 1177 or 4890).